Museum Closed
2026-06-10

Cherokee History & Stories
2026-07-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello)

Museum Opening Late
2026-07-08 10:30 - 17:00
MotCP opens at 10:30am follow its quarterly all-staff meeting.

Listen, Lunch, & Learn: Cherokees in the American Revolution
2026-07-08 12:00 - 17:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8AOUkV2YSGWbPeD22FrMZg#/registration
On July 8 at 12pm, join First America podcast host Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee Nation) and leading Native scholars for Museum of the Cherokee People’s virtual panel discussion Listen, Lunch & Learn: Cherokees in the American Revolution, moderated by Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation) of Monticello. This event is free and open to all via Zoom.
This summer, as our country celebrates the 250-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, First America tells the true story of our country’s founding and how our current political moment is 250 years in the making.
Featured Panelists:

Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee Nation), host, First America
Maggie Blackhawk (Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe), New York University professor of law
Brandon Dillard (Cherokee Nation), Director of Historic Interpretation and Audience Engagement at Monticello
C. Joseph Genetin-Pilawa, Associate Professor of History, George Mason University

Click here to register.

The Way We See the World: Annual Indigenous Pop Culture Celebration
2026-08-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC, 28719, United States
Since 2022, MotCP’s annual The Way We event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in the spotlight and uplift creative work that explores identity through artistic expressions in film, music, visual art, and more.
Now in its fifth year, The Way We See the World is a free, community-centered event spotlighting Indigenous self-representation in the current media and cultural landscape. Presented by Museum of the Cherokee People, the Tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, The Way We See the World offers a platform for Native artists who challenge stereotypes and share stories with heart, humor, and bold vision.
Event Schedule
5-6pm: VIP Reception
5:30pm: Doors Open, Art Market Opens
6pm: Welcome
6:15pm: Film Screenings
8pm: Comedian & Musician Zebadiah Nofire (Cherokee Nation)
How To Get Here:
The Way We See the World is in the Council Fire Ballroom of the Cherokee Hotel tower of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC above Selu Garden Cafe.
Free parking is available at the Cherokee Hotel self-park garage (749 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719).
Click Here for Video Directions to Council Fire Ballroom
Reserve Your Free Tickets

Books on the Boundary
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Cherokee People, 589 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, 28719, United States
Museum of the Cherokee People’s reading circle continues its journey through the literary world of Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) literary world with our first double feature. This time, we’ll see how her stories and themes build from one book to the next by diving into both Warrior Girl Unearthed and Sisters in the Wind.

Whether you read one or both books, you’re welcome to join the conversation. We’re looking forward to another engaging discussion and seeing everyone there. Happy reading!
