Freeman Owle, a Cherokee storyteller, discusses the connection between the Cherokee and their waterways, as well as the efforts to keep the rivers clean, and shares a few stories.
Storytelling
Joe Penland – History of Madison County
Joe Penland, a storyteller and singer, sings and shares the history of Madison County with the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning.
Robert Morgan on the French Broad River
Robert Morgan, American poet, short story writer, novelist, fly fisherman, and professor, talks about growing up on the Green River and his connection to the area.
Matthew Tooni
Matthew Tooni, storyteller and musician, who grew up on the Qualla Boundary, the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, and continues to live there in the Painttown community, shares stories that are part of the Cherokee Culture.
John Cox
John Cox a Waccmaw Storyteller talks about native culture.
Davy Arch Interview# 2
Davy Arch, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, talks about Cherokee culture and his concern about the family connection being broken.
Bo Taylor Cherokee Presentation
James “Bo” Taylor Cherokee dancer and storyteller, introduces the audience to Cherokee dancing, powwow dancing, dance songs, and discussion of Cherokee history, culture, and stereotypes.
Robert Morgan at Flat Rock Middle (2015)
Robert Morgan is an award-winning novelist and poet and 8th generation member of the Green River Valley.