Editor’s Note.The following is a press release from the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
MACON, Ga. — Come celebrate southeastern Native American heritage during the 32nd annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Experience traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, programs, demonstrations, music, and dance, and shop Native American craft and food vendors.
According to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Superintendent Carla Beasley, the celebration is one park administrators look forward to every year.
“The southeastern Native American tribes have maintained their proud cultural identities, despite being forced from their Georgia homes nearly 200 years ago,” Beasley said. “We are honored to welcome their return to ancestral lands to share their culture with event visitors.”
The event is free to the public. All event parking is located at the Macon-Bibb County Health Plaza located at 171 Emery Highway. A free shuttle will run continuously between the parking area and the event starting at 9:15 am. No parking is available at the park. Discover more about the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at www.nps.gov/ocmu, or call 478-752-8257.
We are excited to see everyone at this year’s Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration!