Cherokee Blog

Don't miss the 18th annual Cherokee Voices Festival on the grounds of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, June 13th, from 10 to 5 pm. Visitors can see more than 25 demonstrations of traditional Cherokee arts and crafts throughout the day, in addition to continuous performances of dance, storytelling, and music. Admission is free and made possible by sponsorship from the NC Arts Council and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

Find out why the the Museum of the Cherokee Indian was named a “Best Native American Experience" by USA Today. The museum team worked with Disney to tell the story of the Cherokee from 11,000 years ago to the present, through award-winning exhibits that are as informative as they are moving. 

Learn about the Cherokee Friends, a program comprised of tribal members operating out of the Museum of the Cherokee Indians, who are experts in their culture and history. Cherokee Friends specialize in storytelling, oral history, historical Native American dress, and traditional Cherokee song and dance, and provide free demonstrations and open Q&As in and around Cherokee, NC. 

While the official Native American Heritage Day falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving, we are celebrating early in Cherokee, NC. On Saturday, November 12, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian will host a day of fun activities from Cherokee traditions. 

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will host a new program series called Cherokee Heritage Day on the second Saturday of every month, beginning in January. This event—free and open to the public—will feature hands-on activities, storytelling, dance, and cultural demonstrations, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first Cherokee Heritage Day will take place on Saturday, January 14.