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)
