Cherokee Adventure

06/12/2026

Meet the cast of Unto These Hills outdoor drama!

Check out our new "Meet the Cast, A to Z" blog post on our website to learn more about the talented folks bringing Unto These Hills to life this summer. First up, meet Marcus Agro, Marilyn Bailey, Walker Beaman, Larry Blythe, Sawyer Bowers, Haleigh Bowman, Michael Brewer, and Kullen Burnet. Find out more about their acting backgrounds and the roles they play at https://cherokeehistorical.org/blog/meet-the-cast-of-unto-these-hills-part-one/

06/11/2026

Hear some of our Unto These Hills actors share what they love about the show! Re-sharing these tidbits from last weekend’s takeover

Hear from:
✨Amiya Taylor (Eastern Band of Cherokee), first year ensemble member
✨DJ Williams, Dance Choreographer and Lead Eagle Dancer
✨April Shuler (Eastern Band of Cherokee), Associate Costume Designer and Wardrobe Crew
✨Sienna Haas (Ojibwe), Dancer and lead actress
✨Michael Harris Jr (Eastern Band of Cherokee), first year actor
✨Heidi Franco, first year dancer
✨Rosalia Marana, dancer and ensemble member
✨Chloe Whalen, first year dancer and actor who will be doing this weekend’s takeover!

06/11/2026

It's almost time for our next Instagram Takeover! Follow along as our staff members give you a behind-the-scenes look at Cherokee Historical Association

Chloe Whalen is taking over this Saturday, June 13th. This is Chloe's first season with Unto These Hills. She's a dancer, actor, and understudy. Tune in on Saturday to see what Chloe's first season has been like so far. Be sure to follow on Instagram!

06/10/2026

Unto These Hills outdoor drama performs rain or shine!

A lot of our patrons have travelled from different states and even different countries to see our show. We make every effort to perform the entire show every night, despite the weather. New choreography this year allows us to keep performing safely, even in very soggy conditions

If conditions become unsafe for our audience and/or performers, such as with lightning storms, we will pause the show for a period of time to try to allow the weather to clear. If the weather doesn't clear, we may cancel the remainder of the show.

In the event of a cancelation, all tickets for that performance will automatically be converted into rain checks. Rain checks issued in 2026 are good until the end of the 2027 season. Patrons will just need to contact the box office with the date they'd like to reschedule to.

If you were issued a rain check in 2025, you have until August 22nd to redeem. Contact us at [email protected] or 828-497-2111 with the date you'd like to attend, and we'll be happy to get you rescheduled

You can find our full weather policy at https://cherokeehistorical.org/plan-your-visit/visitor-policies/

06/10/2026

Check out this lovely review from opening night of Unto These Hills outdoor drama!

Unto These Hills is an experience unlike any other. From beautiful dances to exciting special effects, Unto These Hills is a must-see attraction in Cherokee, North Carolina.

The drama shares the story of the Cherokee people during the years leading up to the removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears. Watch Cherokee history come to life under the stars at Mountainside Theatre

Unto These Hills is open through August 22nd. Closed on Sundays. Gates open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. General admission tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for youth, excluding card fees. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission

Book your tickets now at CherokeeHistoricla.org

06/09/2026

During your tour of Oconaluftee Indian Village, you'll see artisans hard at work on. various traditional crafts, such as wood carving, basket weaving, and pottery. Watch them work while your tour guide explains the centuries-old techniques we used to make our home here in the southeast.

Guided tours are available through October 31st, and are included with the price of admission. Our hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. Closed on Sundays and select Mondays

Tickets to Oconaluftee Indian Village are $25 for adults and $15 for youth, excluding card fees. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission. Contact us for discounts for schools, homeschools, and parties of 15 people or more

Plan your visit today at CherokeeHistorical.org

06/08/2026

Re-sharing this fun tidbit from Saturday’s Instagram takeover. The costume team this year has worked really hard to add some new costumes to the show. Here is our Wardrobe Supervisor talking about the new Eagle Dance costumes. Be sure to come see them in person at Unto These Hills outdoor drama in Cherokee, NC!

06/08/2026

Join us in congratulating our Cultural Outreach & Event Specialists, Ryleigh Long and Marcus Bradley, for completing the Didanisisgi Gadagwatli (mud daubers) pottery workshop!

The pottery workshop is taught by renowned Cherokee potter Tara McCoy and hosted by The Museum of the Cherokee People. The class is a three-month intensive where participants learn all facets of Cherokee pottery, which have been passed down through generations of Cherokee artists for thousands of years.

At the completion of the class, the students' work is showcased in the Didanisisgi Gadagwatli exhibit at the museum. Be sure to stop by and check out all the beautiful and creative pieces the students created this year

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

Instagram Takeovers are back in 2026! Follow along as our staff members give you a behind-the-scenes look at Cherokee Historical Association

First up this season, Eliette Rogers is taking over this Saturday, June 6th. Eliette started with us as a dancer in Unto These Hills in 2021. This year, she stepped into the role of Associate Dance Choreographer! She also dances in the show and plays Cofaltechequi.

Eliette's takeovers are always fun, so don't miss out! Follow on Instagram