Date: September 12th & 13th

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily

Location: Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore, TN

EVENT OVERVIEW

Experience rich Native American culture, history, and heritage at Tennessee’s only tribally owned museum. Connect with representatives from the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

• Performances: Special entertainment by the Warrior Dancers of Ani-Kituhwa (official ambassadors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).

• Demonstrations: 1800s Acorn Printing Press, on-site blacksmithing, 1700s Cherokee life displays, and a Civil War reenactment.

• Attractions: Reconstructed 1800s dog-trot log cabin, Cherokee Elementary School art posters, and having your name written in Cherokee.

• Competitions: Adult blowgun competition held on both days.

• Food & Goods: Traditional arts and crafts, Indian fry bread, Indian tacos, and other refreshments available for purchase.

ADMISSION PRICING

• Adults: $10.00

• Youth (13–18 years): $5.00

• Children (12 and under): Free

• Family Rate: $25.00 (Includes 2 adults and 2 children ages 13–18)

CONTACT & IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Information & Vendor Inquiries: Call the museum at (423) 884-6246

• ⚠️ SCAM WARNING: The museum never has and never will ask for vendor or event payments through social media. Please call the official number above for legitimate inquiries.

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Cumberland County Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! Classes across the Upper Cumberland. In Cumberland County, classes will take place at the Art Circle Public Library from 9 a.m. until noon on the following dates:

• Feb. 17
• Apr. 11
• June 25
• Aug. 13
• Oct. 1

Each class will consist of training on Parts A, B, C & D, as well as Medigap policies and ways to prevent Medicare fraud. SHIP is a federally funded program administered through the Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAD). Please call SHIP at 931-432-4150, visit the Upper Cumberland SHIP Facebook Page at facebook.com/UCSHIP, or email [email protected] to register or learn more. SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) and SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) are administered locally by the Upper Cumberland Development District and cover all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. SHIP/SMP representatives provide free and unbiased Medicare counseling for any questions, abuse, or concerns; they will also screen Medicare benefi ciaries for Low-Income Assistance Programs. Got Medicare? Got Questions? Call SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 or 931-432-4150. AAAD, a division of the Upper Cumberland Development District, connects older adults and adults with disabilities in the 14-county Upper Cumberland region with services and resources to improve their quality of life. Find