Native American Studies Center

09/02/2026

It’s too hot outside. Spend these summer days checking out our exhibits! 🌞

09/01/2026

This month, we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Joshua Catalano, Associate Professor of History & Director of the Digital History Doctoral Program at Clemson University, as he presents the September Lunch and Learn, “Unearthing Fort Rutledge.”

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4fTPXtS

Lecture co-sponsored by Lancaster County SC250 as part of the Catawba & Cherokee American Revolution Symposium Cherokee American Revolution Symposium.

09/01/2026

“The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians and the South Carolina State Park Service have signed a historic agreement intended to preserve, research and interpret Edisto Indian history at several state park properties along South Carolina's coast.”

The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians and the South Carolina State Park Service have signed a historic agreement intended to preserve, research and interpret Edisto Indian history at several state park properties along South Carolina's coast.

09/01/2026

Oral history workshops, Native American artifact ID sessions, lectures on the truth about Pocahontas, experiences of Catawba children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the turning point of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and much more- stay up to date with events happening this month in conjunction with the “Americans” exhibit with our exhibit events website!

https://nativeamericanstudies.org/americans-events

08/31/2026

The Center’s Artist-in-Residence is making TWO appearances this week!

Watch Catawba potter Shane Tucker demonstrate his skills from 1-5pm on Wednesday (09/02) and Saturday (09/05)!

08/31/2026

📅 Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10am-4pm
🎨 Artwork by Ashley Garris and Beckee Garris
📍 Native American Studies Center | 119 S. Main Street, Lancaster, SC
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

08/31/2026

“Chief Cheryl Cail said passing the resolution, which cleared the tribal governing council in a unanimous 7-0 vote, was one of her top priorities after being sworn-in as chief in late June.”

https://www.postandcourier.com/rising-waters/waccamaw-tribe-rights-nature-south-carolina/article_dc2287c7-2ca3-4a5d-a696-e87c8458cac2.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-pm5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWdqUk5mQ093U0l1dE1oVUxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEee9U5JAfCSo3urQlJoy6ztyHYbxWO11js_qNMXPUYQyPRoO2qhk7e9jTYh-U_aem_-C6BNei30AcTwgJKA4QsVw&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-PCMyrtleBeach&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202608286a918a7d7a7258588bb2767f

The Waccamaw Indian People have passed a new resolution recognizing the "Rights of Nature" for the Yadkin-Pee Dee Watershed. It's the first policy of its kind in South Carolina.

08/28/2026

What an honor it was to have Dr. Rose Stremlau, Charles A. Dana Associate Professor of History/Gender & Sexuality Studies at Davidson College present the 6th Annual W. Brent Burgin Lunch and Learn Lecture, “Davidson and Dispossession: The Dismantling of the Catawba Reservation, the Establishment of Davidson College, and the Importance of ‘Hard History.’”

Thanks to all who attended!

08/28/2026

Next Wednesday!

Can’t make it to see Artist-in-Residence Shane Tucker demonstrate this Saturday? Make plans to see him in residence at the Center on Wednesday, 09/02 from 1-5pm!

08/27/2026

Thanks to all who made “Americans” opening day a big success! See the exhibit at the Center now through
Oct. 3, 2026!
South Carolina Humanities SITES Exhibitions National Museum of the American Indian