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Native American Culture of the Southeast
- Date: 10/23/2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Riverside Park
575 Riverside Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075 - Introduction: at Riverside Park
The City of Roswell will host a special event highlighting the cultural significance of Native Americans in the Southeastern United States. The Historic Assets division of the City will partner with Creek descendants Jim and Cody Sawgrass for a Native culture presentation, a display of historic artifacts and a Native American Hoop Dance performance. This event will give guests the opportunity to learn more about the Creek and Cherokee people who once called the Chattahoochee River home.
Riverside Park is home to various historical plaques that serve as a memorial for the Cherokee people who once lived along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Throughout the event, historic docents will host on-site tours of the Cherokee Memorial located at Riverside Park.
This event is free to attend and designed for all ages to learn more about Southeastern Native American culture, history and connection to Roswell.
Event Schedule
- 2:00 - 2:45 PM: Presentation by Jim Sawgrass
- 2:45 - 3:15 PM: Hoop Dance Performance by Cody Sawgrass
- 3:15 - 4:00 PM: Presentation by Jim Sawgrass