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The Oconaluftee Indian Village invites you to embark on a journey unlike any other, offering a captivating glimpse into the past. Explore historical buildings, witness captivating shows such as “Time of War,” and be enchanted by traditional Cherokee dancing.
Apr 11, 2022 · Operated by the Cherokee Historical Association, the Oconaluftee Indian Village is a living history museum in a replica of a late 18th century Cherokee community. This was before the Indian Removal Act, the Revolutionary War, and Westward Expansion.
Oconaluftee Indian Village. 2024 Season April 16th - November 2nd A guided tour of the Oconaluftee Indian Village; a replica of a 1750s Cherokee Village. See Cherokees making traditional crafts using centuries old techniques. The Village Square Grounds is a place of ceremony where you will learn about traditional songs and dance, our clan ...
As you enter Oconaluftee Indian Village you are swept away to the 18th century. Surrounded by lush green vegetation, your spirit is calmed by the sound of the cool mountain streams. Guided tours will take you through craft demonstrations by award-winning artists who will explain the unique Cherokee crafting techniques.
The Oconaluftee Indian Village is a replica of an 18th-century eastern Cherokee community founded in 1952 and located along the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States.
Travel back to the 18th century and experience the rich Cherokee culture in the scenic North Carolina mountains at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Discover historical buildings, enjoy engaging shows like “Time of War,” and be mesmerized by traditional Cherokee dance.
Step into the Oconaluftee Indian Village and back to the mid-1700s to witness Cherokee life at a time of rapid cultural change prompted by the influence of the British and their contemporary lifestyle. Experience pottery, basketry, blowgun demonstrations, arrowhead knapping, mask and canoe carving, beadworking, and weaving.
Delight in cultural dances amid the swaying oaks and sycamores. As you wander, interact with villagers as they hull canoes, sculpt pottery and masks, weave baskets, and fashion beadwork. Watch as a village prepares for war. Be amazed by a blowgun demonstration.
At the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, you can step inside the world of an 18th century Cherokee village and see a dugout canoe under construction, pottery and baskets being crafted, and a blow gun demonstrated.
Travel back to the 18th century in the Oconaluftee Indian Village and witness the struggle between the Cherokee and early European settlers in “A Time of War” live demonstrations. Participate in crafting, explore replicas of Cherokee homes, and meet the native people.
