EBCI Tribal Historic Preservation Office

05/07/2026

The fascinating story of one mound in Franklin, North Carolina is highlighting efforts to preserve these important sites and put them back in tribal hands.

05/01/2026

Come by the Native American Silent Auction and bid on Ian Hodders bag!

03/14/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18CdC4X4bE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

03/04/2026

01/10/2026

💭 Can you manage tribal heritage 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 a physical space? The Junaluska Museum proved that yes, you most certainly can.

See how staff brought virtual exhibitions to life in ᏚᏘᏱ (𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱) 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺. This upcoming webinar will show what’s possible with the right technology and a creative, community-first approach.

🗓️ Wednesday, January 14
🕐 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT

Hear from 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿, Cultural Resources Supervisor, and 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱, Cultural Coordinator, how the team built a living cultural center—and reimagined long-term preservation to better engage their communities.

Embracing digital transformation was just the first step. Join us to learn what came next 👉 https://na3.hubs.ly/y0dnlR0

01/10/2026

An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after a city council in North Carolina voted to return the land.

11/01/2025

Siyo! Please join us for a special presentation by esteemed historian, Dr. Stuart Marshall. He has done extensive research on the life of Junaluska and his fight to remain in Cheoah.

The First Grand Council, held by the Eastern Band during the nation's re-emergence after removal, was held here in Cheoah.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
🕓 Time: 5:30
📍 Location: Snowbird Language and Culture Offices [70 Sweetwater Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771]

We are thrilled to have Dr. Marshall visit us the night before the Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on November 5.

10/25/2025

Save the date!! The annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony, will be held on November 5th at the Junaluska Memorial Site. Each year we commemorate the life and legacy of Junaluska, and his commitment to resisting removal. Join us in this wonderful celebration! We hope to see you all there!!

10/15/2025

Go check it out

Siyo Nigada! We are excited to announce the launch of our Collections Online!!

This has been a tedious project we have been working for over a year, and are thrilled to see this come into fruition. None of this would have been possible with the help of our IT Department and Terentia (our Digital Asset Management System).

Please find our new collections online here: JunaluskaMuseum.ebci.gov

We hope you enjoy our collections and are able to connect to the Snowbird Community.

✨Happy Indigenous Peoples Day✨