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Cherokee Preservation Foundation

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Cherokee Preservation Foundation works to improve the quality of life of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and their neighbors in western North Carolina.

10/31/2026

Last day to solve the art heist and get a custom print by John Henry Gloyne!

Meet at the Museum of the Cherokee People Pavilion and get your packet!

10/29/2026

Join Museum of the Cherokee People Executive Director Shana Bushyhead Condill and WCU professor Andrew Denson on November 4 for a free webinar exploring the American Revolution from a Cherokee perspective, including a look at the Museum’s exhibition, *Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution*.

Learn more and register:

FOA annual program featuring Shana Bushyhead Condill and the Cherokee perspective of the American Revolution

10/21/2026

Cherokee Preservation Foundation and Sequoyah Fund are proud to present the Legend of Frost & Fire Winter Market for the month of December! Whether you're shopping for loved ones or looking to become a vendor, get ready for an evening (or several) of caroling, bonfires, seasonal entertainment, and special guests. Apply now to become a vendor at: https://sequoyahfund.wufoo.com/forms/legend-of-frost-and-fire-winter-market

See you there!

10/19/2026

WATCH: At The New Kituwah Academy, located in the heart of the Qualla Boundary, educators are working to ensure the Cherokee language survives and thrives for generations to come.

The New Kituwah Academy in Western North Carolina helps young Cherokee students reclaim their language.

10/17/2026

This is a cool feature from Upworthy. A group of Cherokee girls is making national headlines!

The NAIWA Daughters helped lead a historic effort to secure legal protections for the Oconaluftee River, demonstrating the power of Cherokee youth to make a lasting difference in their community.

What started as an afternoon of river tubing turned into a historic legal campaign.

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and celebrate the strength of Native communities today.

For the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee heritage is a living tradition, carried forward through language, storytelling, cultural practices, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

Cherokee Preservation Foundation is proud to support the people and programs working to keep these traditions strong and ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.

09/28/2026

We love that Travel + Leisure is shining a national spotlight on Cherokee, calling it an ideal fall escape to explore the Great Smoky Mountains.

The guide highlights Cherokee’s spectacular fall color, outdoor recreation, and opportunities to learn more about the history, culture, and traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Featured stops include the Museum of the Cherokee People, Kuwohi, Mingus Mill, Waterrock K**b, and the Oconaluftee River.

Cherokee is a North Carolina town known for its rich Cherokee heritage, stunning fall foliage, and hiking trails in nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

09/19/2026

REMINDER: The documentary, Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane, premieres this evening at 7 p.m. at Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.

The documentary explores the Cherokee connection to rivercane, its cultural importance, and ongoing restoration efforts across Western North Carolina. Cherokee elders and conservationists will also take part in a discussion following the screening.

Learn more:

For centuries, Southeast tribes, including the Cherokee, have used native rivercane in their daily lives.

09/17/2026

The 33rd Annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride takes place this weekend, bringing riders together to honor and remember those who endured the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears.

The ride begins in Cherokee, North Carolina, and continues through Tennessee and Alabama, with commemorative events, live music, Native American artisans and cultural programming planned along the route.

Read more: https://clarionnews.org/33rd-annual-trail-of-tears-to-be-held-this-weekend/

Address

71 John Crowe Road
Cherokee, NC
28719

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18284975550

Website

http://www.cherokeepreservation.org/

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