1. Native Peoples of South Carolina
The First South Carolinians

2. Tribes In South Carolina
Up Country: Keowees, Cherokees, Catawbas, Saludas
Midlands: Congarees, Savannahs, Waterees, Waxhaws, Cherawa, Peedees, Santees, Westoes
Low Country: Waccamaws, Seewees, Wandos, Etiwans, Kiawahs, Eidstos, Combahees, Yamasees, Wimbees

3. Location of Tribes in South Carolina
Map by SCIway

4. Homes Up Country: Rectangular with logs and branches covered with clay
Low Country: Circular with bent poles covered with bark or moss

5. Government
Council
Representatives
Vote
Chief
Clans

6. Description Tall and healthy Reddish brown skin Long black hair
Flattened heads – cradle board
Clothing: hides, skins, Spanish moss, cloth

7. Food Hunt: Small and large game (animals) Fish
Grew: Maize, beans, peas, squash
Gather: Fruits, nuts

8. Culture Fun: Games, contest Music: drums, rattles
Pottery: Cooking, containers
Basketry: Containers

9. Cherokee Alphabet

10. Artifacts Things left by the First South Carolinians
Items found include arrowheads, spearheads, pottery
Artifacts have been found all over the state
Museums have artifacts on display

11. Legends/Place Names
Issaqueena Falls named for Indian girl who fell over the falls
Table Rock said to be where a great Indian chief ate

12. Credits
All photos are from the Library of Congress and American Memory Collection unless otherwise noted.
Information from At Home In South Carolina.