In the mountains of western North Carolina, Cherokee foodways have endured for centuries, an integral part of the tribe’s identity. NC Cooperative Extension works to ensure that those traditions are not lost.
Behind the Mask: Cherokee Carver Billy Welch
A Cherokee carver celebrates his culture by finding stories hidden in wood, following unseen lines to create works of art. Now, he’s passing his knowledge to a new generation of storytellers.
Smoky Mountain Roots
In the towns and communities in and around the Qualla Boundary, the Cherokee have endured like the ancient rhododendrons with which they share a home.
True Grit in Cherokee
One of the few operational gristmills in North Carolina, Saunooke’s Mill & Shop converted the power of the Oconaluftee River into a family business.
