Native American Archaeology Focusing on the Catawba and Cherokee Tribes in SC

Photograph was found at the Library of Congress digitized historical collection, America’s Story.

Arts & Crafts  Through Native American arts and crafts we are able to take a look into the past and discover Indian culture. Photograph was found at the Library of Congress digitized historical collection, History of the American West, : Photograph from the collection of the Denver Public Library.

Housing  The Catawba lived in homes called longhouses.  There are smoke holes in the roof that also allow light to enter the room.  Also notice the fish drying on the racks near the ceiling. Photograph was found at the Library of Congress digitized historical collection, American Indians of the Pacific Northwest.

Preservation  In S.C. the Catawba have a preservation project along the Catawba River, in which the tribe’s history is excavated and shared with the world.  Click here to view the Catawba Cultural Center homepage. Click here to view the Catawba Cultural Center homepage. Photograph was found at the Catawba Cultural Center page.

Trail of Tears  The trail of tears was certain death to many Native Americans.  It’s the name given to the Indians as they were driven from their homelands.  The Native Americans were forced to move westward to Oklahoma.

Weapons  Native Americans used bows and arrows as one of the primary means for killing game, as well as for protection Photograph was found at the Library of Congress digitized historical collection, History of the American West, : Photograph from the collection of the Denver Public Library.

Photogra ph was found at the Library of Congress digitized historical collection, America’ s Story.

Reservation  The Cherokee have a reservation in N.C. where the tribe’s culture is on display.  There are also crafts, weapons, and pottery available for viewing.  Click here to view the Cherokee homepage. Click here to view the Cherokee homepage. Photograph was found at the Cherokee, NC homepage.

Bibliography  Brown, O. Keith. “Dean Canty, Traditional Dancer.” December America’s Story. [ html] (November 12, 2001).  Denver Public Library, Colorado Historical Society, and Denver Art Museum. “Southwest Indian Pottery.” History of the American West, : Photographs from the collection of the Denver Public Library. [ bin/imager? X-32623] [X-32623] (November 07, 2001)

Bibliography  McCurdy, James G. “Interior of a longhouse, Neah Bay, ca ” American Indians of the Pacific Northwest. [ bin/htmlview.exe?CISOROOT=/loc&CISOPTR=4 7] (December 01, 2001)  2001.[ park-catawbacultural.html] (November 01, 2001)

Bibliography  Denver Public Library, Colorado Historical Society, and Denver Art Museum. “Bows, arrows, and wristguards.” between 1920 and History of the American West, : Photographs from the collection of the Denver Public Library. [ bin/imager? X-30239] [codhawp ] (November 11, 2001)

Bibliography  Denver Public Library, Colorado Historical Society, and Denver Art Museum. “Where the Cherokee trail crosses the Overland Trail.” between 1914 and History of the American West, : Photographs from the collection of the Denver Public Library. [ bin/imager? X-32646] [codhawp ] (November 13, 2001)

Bibliography  McKinney, George. "The Cherokee Eagle Dance as seen in the outdoor drama Unto These Hills of Cherokee, North Carolina, 1968.’ America’s Story. [ tml] (November 13, 2001)  “Unto these hills, Outdoor drama.” [ nc.com/] (November 14, 2001) 