23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration

Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event.

The 23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration offers something for all ages and gives a firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s American Indian culture (with a population of over 120,000), past and present.

Activities include craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, foods, and much more.

Event website: ncmuseumofhistory.org/aihc-2018

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/968672066638624/?active_tab=about

The event’s official hashtag is #AIHC2018!

The State of North Carolina recognizes eight tribes:

• Eastern Band of Cherokee (tribal reservation in the Mountains)
• Coharie (Sampson and Harnett counties)
• Lumbee (Robeson and surrounding counties)
• Haliwa-Saponi (Halifax and Warren counties)
• Sappony (Person County)
• Meherrin (Hertford and surrounding counties)
• Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation (Alamance and surrounding counties)
• Waccamaw-Siouan (Columbus and Bladen counties)