Hayesville NC - Cherokee Heritage Festival
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2019
10 am – 3 pm
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
805 Hwy 64 Business – adjacent to Old Jail Museum
Hayesville, North Carolina
No entrance fee
Enjoy traditional Cherokee dancing, cultural arts demonstrations, storytelling, frybread, singing and flute music during this free festival at the outdoor 17th century Cherokee Homestead Exhibit, one of five attractions along a 2-mile Cherokee History Trail in Hayesville.
Featured Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will include nationally recognized storyteller and artist Davy Arch, the Oconaluftee Village dancers, and award winning dancers and artisans from Cherokee, North Carolina.
Children of all ages will enjoy craft activities, practicing blowgun techniques, and a scavenger hunt with their families. Adults will enjoy plant walks through Native Botanical Gardens, led by the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition staff. The adjacent Clay County "Old Jail" Museum will be open throughout the event.
Traditional dancing performed
11:00, 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00
Hoop Dancing demonstration
2:30
Native Plant walks
11:30 and 1:30
Free admission, parking and shuttle bus.
Donations welcome.
For additional information: 828-389-6531
Sponsored by: Clay County Communities Revitalization Association
Sandy Nicolette
828-389-3045
September 21, 2019
Cost: Free
Categories:
- Artist Demonstrations
- Family Friendly Events
- Heritage Festivals
- Historical Reenactments
- Kid Friendly Events
- Museum Events
- Native American Events
Location:
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
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Contact: Curt Wheeler
Phone: 828-389-6531
