EBCI Tribal Historic Preservation Office

EBCI Tribal Historic Preservation Office The EBCI THPO is a Tribal office that is dedicated to protecting and preserving the history and culture of the Cherokee people.

Our office processes all Section 106, Section 110, and NEPA project requests within an eight-state territory, as well as on the Qualla Boundary. We also handle all NAGPRA consultations for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. This office conducts historical research, and is in the process of building an extensive library of Archaeology, Cherokee history, and Native American history.

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08/21/2026

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Dr. Beau Carroll, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is set to receive a prestigious award honoring his work with historic preservation.

08/18/2026

This year’s Symposium is currently sold out, but we have started a waitlist. If you are currently registered and can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.

If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Miranda at [email protected]

Thank you!!

Reminder!! The deadline to register for the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium is coming up quickly and there are on...
08/07/2026

Reminder!! The deadline to register for the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium is coming up quickly and there are only about 45 tickets left. The registration deadline is August 17th. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cherokee-archaeological-symposium-2026-tickets-1989683202018?aff=oddtdtcreator Please remember to fill out the Google form that accompanies the registration.

We are excited to announce that The Museum of the Cherokee People are offering free entry for symposium attendees on 9/16, 9/17, and 9/18 to check out their new exhibition, Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution. You can present your conference badge or proof of your Eventbrite ticket. Big thank you to them!!

For the first time ever, we will have Cherokee artists set up as vendors at the symposium. Please check out their beautiful artwork and support our artists. You don't have to be registered for the symposium to come to the vendor area.

The archaeological company, TRC, will be hosting a free reception starting at 7pm on 9/16. This is open to all symposium attendees and will be held at Harrah's at the bar area in front of Guy Fieri's restaurant. Please come and mingle with our presenters and other attendees. We are accepting donations to help support a tribal initiative, which will be announced soon. Donations are not required to attend, only encouraged. Big thank you to them!! See you soon!

Please join us at the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium.

REMINDER !The deadline to register isAUGUST 17th
07/22/2026

REMINDER !

The deadline to register is

AUGUST 17th

Please join us at the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium.

It’s that time of year again! Please join us at the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium. Registration is required to ...
06/29/2026

It’s that time of year again! Please join us at the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium. Registration is required to attend

Please join us at the 2026 Cherokee Archaeological Symposium.

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.

Come by the Native American Silent Auction and bid on Ian Hodders bag!
05/01/2026

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

03/04/2026

Address

2877 Governors Island Road
Bryson City, NC
28713

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(828) 359-6854

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