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Cherokee, North Carolina

July 3, 2014 by Christina Berry

Cherokee, North CarolinaCherokee, North Carolina is the capital of Qualla Boundary, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians – a federally-recognized tribe of more than 12,500.  Qualla Boundary is nestled in the Great Smoky range of the Appalachian Mountains, the , with land in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.

Today, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians trace their family histories back to about 1,000 Cherokees who avoided removal to Indian Territory in 1838 on what is now called the Trail of Tears. In 1924, descendants of these 1,000 Cherokee signed the Baker Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which is now the basis for tribal citizenship.

In 1940, with the opening of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee economy changed forever, making tourism its primary industry. In 1948, Cherokee, North Carolina, saw the opening of the Museum of the Cherokee Indians and the premier of the outdoor historical drama Unto These Hills. Later, in 1952, the tribe opened the Oconaluftee Indian Village.


Photos Copyright Christina Berry, All Things Cherokee

Cherokee, North Carolina Travel Details

There is always something worth seeing and doing in Cherokee, North Carolina but the Cherokee Indian Fair in October is certainly an experience not to miss.

Directions: Cherokee, North Carolina is just east of the Great Smoky Mountains on Highway 441. For specific directions, click the “Directions” link in the location bubble of the map above and enter your starting location on the left.

GPS & Map: 35.47695740033129,-83.32048416137695



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About Christina Berry

I am a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation, a member of the Cherokee Artists Association, a charter member of the First Families of the Cherokee Nation, and a member of the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club. I have a BA in History from the University of Texas at Austin and have been working with Cherokee genealogy and history records for over 20 years. When I’m not working on All Things Cherokee, I keep busy with writing, photography, beadwork, and a massive home renovation project.

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