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General Meeting Dates for 2009

 
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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
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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, 2009

Hosted by the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association

More Information will be available on the TOTA website