Cherokee Heritage
Events
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Member Night at the Museum of the Cherokee People
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesAn exclusive evening of one-of-a-kind experiences for Museum members. On Thursday, June 26, we’re hosting a special event just for Museum of the Cherokee People members! At Member Night, […]
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Open Air Indian Art Market
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Inc. 645 Tsali Boulevard, Cherokee, NC, United StatesExperience the rich artistic traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the Open Air Indian Art Market! This special event showcases live art demonstrations and handcrafted works by […]
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Cherokee Heritage Festival
Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United StatesThis popular festival features a variety of Cherokee crafts and their makers, who demonstrate traditional Native American crafts. Watch as members of the Eastern Band show off their skills in […]
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Mountain Heritage Days
Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesWestern Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the […]
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Cherokee Indian Fair
Old Acquani Expo Center 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, United StatesStep into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy […]
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Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALThe American Indian Heritage Celebration (AIHC) consists of a virtual education day on Friday and an in-person festival on Saturday. The celebration highlights traditional and contemporary artistic, historical, and cultural contributions […]
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Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony
Junaluska Memorial 1 Junaluska Drive, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesSave the date!! The annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on November 5th at the Junaluska Memorial Site. Each year we commemorate the life and legacy of Junaluska, […]
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Kananesgi Fashion Show
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC, United StatesEnjoy a runway of custom-designed fashion worn and created by Indigenous people, followed by a Trunk Show where you can purchase looks straight from the runway. Check the website for […]
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Opening Reception: Unrelenting
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesOn Tuesday, March 17, Museum of the Cherokee People (MotCP) opens ‘ᏧᏂᏲᏍᎩ ᏂᎨᏒᎾ: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎯ ᏃᎴ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏁᎦ ᏓᏂᎦᏘᎴᎬ ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏙᏒᎲᎢ Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution,' a first-of-its-kind exhibition […]
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Stecoah Stories & Seeds Speaker Series
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesStecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center announces a local storytelling series occurring every other Wednesday. Speakers and topics vary, so check the site for details. More information can be found through […]
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Cherokee County Historical Museum Ribbon Cutting
Cherokee County Historical Museum 87 Peachtree St, Murphy, Murphy, NC, United StatesThe Cherokee County Historical Museum has officially expanded and fully restored its home inside the historic Carnegie Library building in downtown Murphy. It is something you do not want to […]
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Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Cullowhee Baptist Church 148 Central Dr, , NC, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United StatesCherokee Shape Notes A bilingual Christian Harmony singingCullowhee Baptist ChurchSunday, May 3, 2026, 2-5PMFor info contact, Sara Snyder Hopkins at slsnyder@wcu.edu We will have a brief pronunciation workshop and singing […]
