Desoto State Park

Cherokees: The Way We Were

Event Dates:
August 9, 2024, 8:00 pm
August 9, 2024, 9:00 pm
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*MOVED TO THE CCC PAVILION IN THE PICNIC AREA, ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE COUNTRY STORE & INFORMATION CENTER**

Events In & Around DeSoto State Park: www.akdesignworks.net/parks/desoto-state-park/desoto-events

 

Campfire Talk: Cherokees: The Way We Were

Join us for a fun campfire talk in the Great Outdoors! Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located outside in DeSoto State Park. Campfire programs are held many Friday & Saturday evening (June –October) in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone!

Join DeSoto State Park Assistant Naturalist, Mirandi Watson to delve into the rich history and cultural heritage of the Cherokees of Lookout Mountain, Alabama, spanning across Etowah, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties. Discover the fascinating stories and traditions of the Tsalagi Tribes of Lookout Mountain, Alabama, to honor their legacy and delve into the depths of their past. 

Date: Friday, August 9, 2024

Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. (CST)

Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located in the CCC Pavilion in picnic area) Campground gates will open 30 minutes before program.

Fee: Free and open to everyone, no pre-registration required; For any details about the talk, email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov.