Events
General Meeting Dates for 2009
- July 11th
Place: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell, Ga.
Topic: The Cobb County Cherokee
Presentors: Lisa Simpson and Kris Barkley
Additional Information - September 12th
Place: New Echota, Calhoun, Ga.
Topic: Update on part projects
Presentor: David Gomez, Park Ranger
- November 14th
Place: Marsh House, LaFayette, Ga.
Topic: Tour of the Marsh house and gardens plus an update on GATOTA projects
Presentor: Jeff Bishop
Other Interesting Events
Cherokee Pottery
Date & Time: April 14 - July 11, 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, Cartersville, Georgia
Program: As the second in a year long celebration of Cherokee arts, Cherokee Pottery explores the history of the old art of pottery made by the Cherokees. The Eastern Band of Cherokees has the longest continuing pottery tradition of any tribe in the U.S. in their native homeland.
Fees Adults, $3.00; senior citizens, $2.00; and students, $1.50
Additional Information: Call 706-291-9494 or visit the website
Native Lands Exhibit
On displace through Summer 2009
Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
Corra Harris and the Divided Mind of the New South
Date & Time:Thursday, June 25, 2009, 7:00 pm
Location: Bartow History Center, Cartersville, Georgia
Presentation: Dr. Catherine Oglesby, professor of history at Valdosta State University, will discuss her book ÒCorra Harris and the Divided Mind of the New South,ÓÊ where she offers insight into early twentith century literature and culture. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Indian Flute and Dancing
Date & Time: June 27, 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia
Program: Cherokee artist Tommy Wildcat will be performing a flute concert. Dancers and drummers will provide entertainment throughout the day.
Fees $2.50-$5.00
Additional Information: Call 770-387-3747
Choctaw Pow Wow
Dates: June 19 & 20, 2009
Location: Mt. Vernon, Alabama
See additional Information
Cherokee Days of Recognition
Dates: August 1-2, 2009
Location: Red Clay State Park, Cleveland, Tenn.
Flint Knapping
Date & Time: August 29, 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia
Program: Flintknapping is the making of projectile points from different types of stone. See demonstrations of this ancient art.
Fees $2.50-$5.00
Additional Information: Call 770-387-3747
Running Water Pow Wow
Dates: September 5-6, 2009
Sponsor: the Native American Preservation Society of Rome, Georgia
Location: Ridge Ferry Park, Rome, Georgia
For more info contact: go to www.runningwaterpowwow.com
Old Milton Heritage Fair
Dates: Setpember 12-13, 2009
Location: downtown Alpharetta, Georgia, near the old log cabin
Skills of the Past
Date & Time: October 3, 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia
Program: Weaponry, flintknapping, basketweaving and pottery-making -- all crafts essential to the survival of the Native Americans of the Southeast -- will be demonstrated.
Fees $2.50-$5.00
Additional Information: Call 770-387-3747
Torch Light Tour of the Ancient City
Date & Time: October 3, 2009, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville, Georgia
Program: Step back into ancient times as you walk along a torch-lit path and illuminated mounds. The 3/4-mile tour includes walking 134 steps to the top of 67-feet-high Mound A, the temple mound of the Etowah chief.
Fees $2.50-$5.00
Additional Information: Call 770-387-3747
14th Annual TOTA Conference & Symposium
Place: Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville, Alabama
Dates: October 5-8, 2009Hosted by the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association
More Information will be available on the TOTA website