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Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park to host annual Indigenous Celebration Sept. 17-18

Special to the Telegraph

The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park will host the 30th annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.

Attendees will experience traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, programs, demonstrations, music and dance and can shop Native American craft and food vendors.

“We are excited to host southeastern Native American tribes and honor their culture during the celebration,” said Carla Beasley, park superintendent. “We appreciate the assistance from the Ocmulgee Mounds Association, Muscogee Nation, and the many sponsors for their steadfast support and generosity to make the event a success.”

Event tickets are available on site or in advance at www.ocmulgeemounds.org/ocmulgee-indigenous-celebration. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12 and active-duty military with ID. Children under 6 are free.

All parking will be offsite at the former Macon-Bibb Health Department at 171 Emery Highway. A free shuttle will run continuously between the parking area and the event.

For more information call 478-752-8257 or visit ocmulgeemounds.org.

The Earth Lodge, dated to 1015 AD, was built by the Mississippian culture and later restored from archaeological evidence and is part of Ocmulgee National Monument. Ocmulgee National Monument Photos by Mac Stone Courtesy Open Space Institute
The Earth Lodge, dated to 1015 AD, was built by the Mississippian culture and later restored from archaeological evidence and is part of Ocmulgee National Monument. Ocmulgee National Monument Photos by Mac Stone Courtesy Open Space Institute Mac Stone
Pedro Zepeda, right, with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and John John Brown with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation craft a 13-foot dugout canoe Wednesday outside the visitors center at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Pedro Zepeda, right, with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and John John Brown with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation craft a 13-foot dugout canoe Wednesday outside the visitors center at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Jason Vorhees The Telegraph

This story was originally published September 1, 2022 at 10:41 AM.

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