Center for Cultural Preservation

08/31/2026

My films don’t come around everyday. And who knows how many more there will be. Don’t miss this one! https://share.sender.net/campaigns/hjz5/last-chance-to-register-for-raising-cane
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Join us for our premiere, panel discussion and a party

08/09/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Center’s newest film, RAISING CANE- The Cherokee and Rivercane has been accepted to screen at the Tryon International Film Festival this October! This is our 8th film to have the honor of being included in the festival’s featured films. Join Us!

07/31/2026

A film premiere screening, great discussions, music, local desserts . . . What more could you want?

Opening the door to our history and natural heritage.

07/21/2026

We are looking for premiere sponsors and volunteers for Raising Cane's world premiere on September 19th. More below.

Help Us Make the Best Premiere Ever!

07/21/2026

Trailer for RAISING CANE- The Cherokee and Rivercane

06/30/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our newest cultural, history and environmental film, RAISING CANE - THE CHEROKEE AND RIVERCANE. More at the link below::

Join Us for An Exciting New Film!

05/27/2026

We are proud to announce that our Helene documentary, From Helene and Back, Nature's Wakeup Call was a winner at the NY Festivals Radio Awards last week. Many thanks to our broadcast partner WNCW and Joe Kendrick for help making this happen! Listen to the radio doc here: https://saveculture.org/project/helene-radio-doc/

05/01/2026

Reflecting on the loss of my father and how oral history will insure he’s never really gone . . .

Preserving History Begins At Home.

04/29/2026

Join us in Wilmington this weekend where are film, Color Beyond the Lines will be featured.

Color Beyond the Lines, by David Weintraub, will be shown at 6:30pm on Saturday May 2nd at GNA's Event Hall at the NC Black Film Festival.

The black communities in the mountains of NC fought to give their children a quality education. They understood to be truly free, they needed to have a good education. When integration came, it brought the black community better facilities, but it came at a high price. Their beloved institutions that had helped shape their identity and their heritage were torn asunder. This is their story.

Be there for this powerful documentary feature. Tickets are live now at https://ncblackfilmfestival.eventive.org/

04/09/2026

Cherokee Historical Association is saddened by the passing of Unto These Hills alumnus Lloyd Arneach Sr.
Mr. Arneach first joined the cast of Unto These Hills as a child from 1958 to 1961, playing several roles including Tsali's son. He rejoined the cast in the early 2000s and played Tsali during the 2008 season. We were grateful that Mr. Arneach was able to join us for our 75th Anniversary festivities last summer and share some of his stories with us.
An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Mr. Arneach was also a nationally recognized storyteller, cultural expert, and published author. You can read more about Mr. Arneach's many accomplishments and contributions at https://tinyurl.com/4nkdr2zc
Mr. Arneach will be greatly missed by the Cherokee community a a whole. Our hearts and our prayers are with his family during this difficult time
Photo by Milenka Kahn, courtesy of David Weintraub, director of Nature's Wisdom Thru Native Eyes

Cherokee Historical Association is saddened by the passing of Unto These Hills alumnus Lloyd Arneach Sr.

Mr. Arneach first joined the cast of Unto These Hills as a child from 1958 to 1961, playing several roles including Tsali's son. He rejoined the cast in the early 2000s and played Tsali during the 2008 season. We were grateful that Mr. Arneach was able to join us for our 75th Anniversary festivities last summer and share some of his stories with us.

An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Mr. Arneach was also a nationally recognized storyteller, cultural expert, and published author. You can read more about Mr. Arneach's many accomplishments and contributions at https://tinyurl.com/4nkdr2zc

Mr. Arneach will be greatly missed by the Cherokee community a a whole. Our hearts and our prayers are with his family during this difficult time

Photo by Milenka Kahn, courtesy of David Weintraub, director of Nature's Wisdom Thru Native Eyes