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Native American Studies Center

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119 S. Main St.
Lancaster, SC 29720 Get Directions
Phone 803-313-7172

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  • Cultivating Connections: Fall Harvest Celebration

    Native American Studies Center 119 S. Main St., Lancaster, SC

    In this family-friendly event, learn about Indigenous seasonal harvest practices and traditional foodways, delve into the folklore and history of the jack-o'-lantern with Folklorist Dr. Stephen Criswell, hear about ancient Celtic harvest lore and seasonal traditions from Master Gardener Claudia Heinemann-Priest, and enjoy hands-on activities beginning around 1 p.m. that include enjoy child-friendly pumpkin carving,…

  • “Feeding Cherokee Country: Food, Change, and Colonialism”

    Native American Studies Center 119 S. Main St., Lancaster, SC

    Food enters the archaeological record when it is spoiled, spilled, discarded, or left behind during meal preparation and consumption. Though often considered waste, these remnants provide a window into people’s daily lives, relationships, and political and economic activities. This lecture explores how archaeological food remains reveal continuity and change in Cherokee life during European colonization.…