Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian:
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer free programs through the end of December. The “Cherokee Friends” will provide guided tours of the exhibits and programs on making fire, storytelling, and traditional weapons. “We hope that people will come out to learn more about our culture, meet Cherokee people, and have fun,” said Bo Taylor, Executive Director. All programs and workshops will be conducted by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Free programs will be held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from December 16 through December 31. The Cherokee Friends will provide guided tours at 11 am and 1 pm. They will give demonstrations at 2 pm that may include making fire from friction; storytelling; and traditional weapons including blowgun, war club, and atlatl. Every Friday afternoon from 1pm-2pm Jerry Wolfe, Beloved Man of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will tell stories in the Education Wing.
“Cherokee Friends” are cultural specialists funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. They include: Michael Crowe, Manager; Daniel “Sonny” Ledford, James “Last Bear” Wilnoty, and Dakota Wilnoty. Jerry Wolfe, Cherokee elder, has been named Beloved Man by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the first to hold this title since 1801.
SCHEDULE:
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday through Dec.31
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guided tours by Cherokee Friends
2 p.m. Demonstrations by Cherokee Friends
Fridays only:
1 p.m. Storytelling by Jerry Wolfe, Beloved Man
To learn more about programs, contact Ethan Clapsaddle, Program Specialist 828 497-3481 x300. See the museum Facebook page and website at www.cherokeemuseum.org.
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