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A Story Still Being Written
Visitors are invited to listen, learn and engage with respect in a vibrant Native culture that’s alive, grounded in place and proudly carried forward.
Step Into Native History on the Outer Banks
Experience the barrier islands through the eyes of their first inhabitants — and visitors — at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Museum.
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Established in 1946 and owned by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Qualla Arts and Crafts is the oldest Native American cooperative in the US. Every handwoven basket, carving, beadwork piece or piece of pottery tells of a practice rooted in creating art from nature, a story older than the road that brought you there.
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Set in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this living history site offers an immersive look at daily life, craft and culture as told by Cherokee guides and artisans who continue to preserve their heritage with intention and pride.
A helpful guide in your pocket
Get access to free travel guides, highway maps or guides to handicap-accessible attractions, wineries and Civil War trails.
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