Native American Heritage

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated from November 1 through November 30 each year.

November

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated from November 1 through November 30 each year. What began as a day of honoring the first Americans became a full month in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as "National American Indian Heritage Month. Other variations of the month-long celebration include "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month."

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Attakulla Kulla | South Carolina Public Radio

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"A" is for Attakulla Kulla . Cherokee Leader. Diplomat . Attakull Kulla, also known as Little Carpenter was an influential leader of the Cherokees in the midd-1700s. As a diplomat, he worked to...
Williamson, Andrew | South Carolina Public Radio

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“W” is for Williamson, Andrew [ca. 1730-1786]. Soldier. Williamson immigrated to Ninety Six District from his native Scotland. He was a lieutenant during the Cherokee War. An ardent patriot at the...
Sewees | South Carolina Public Radio

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“S” is for Sewees. The Sewees were a Native American nation based along the Santee River and the Sea Islands. In 1670 it was the Sewees who showed the English colonists the best harbors. They helped...
Southeastern Native Americans' Lifestyles
Southeastern Native Americans' Lifestyles

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The Native Americans of the Southeastern Region included those in South Carolina. These Native Americans were adapted to a warm climate and were permanent settlers of the region. This lesson explores...

Cherokee Indians | Parks Adventures Minutes

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In the mid 1750's the British had three forts in Cherokee country. You can see a model of Fort Prince George in Keowee-Toxaway Station's natural area in South Carolina.