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The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
The Museum of the Cherokee People has opened a new attraction focused on the sovereignty of the Eastern Band. “sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in So...
Long before George Washington stayed the night in what would later become a bakery bearing his name, Bedford County’s rich history was being created by many different societies of people,
Opening Reception - Joe Harjo: Indian Removal Act II: And She Was Join the Contemporary at Blue Star for their first exhibition of the new year, “Indian Removal Act II: And She Was” featuring local artist Joe Harjo. This is the second part of a three-part exhibition series that looks at historical and contemporary issues impacting Native American communities. This exhibition focuses strongly on Muskogee women, specifically the stories of Harjo’s family members to highlight the history of removal policy. This event is free and open to all!
An ambitious politician, financial investor and enslaver, Poinsett was a secret agent for the U.S. government in South America who fought for the Chilean army against Spain during Chile’s War for Independence in the early 1800s.