The Water Carriers: A Journey Through Cherokee History and the Secret Life of Rivers

Schedule

Mon Nov 02 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

120 Old Hampton Ln, Hampton, VA, United States, Virginia 23669 | Hampton, VA

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, discover how rivers have shaped Cherokee communities, culture, and history with historian and author Gregory D. Smithers as he presents his latest book "The Water Carriers: A Journey Through Cherokee History and the Secret Life of Rivers."
Smithers will share the research and writing process behind the book while exploring the Cherokee's history, environmental knowledge, and the everlasting relationship between their culture and the rivers of Southern Appalachia.
Presented in partnership with the Unity Commission.
Smithers will have his book available for purchase and signing.
Admission is free to museum members, and $5 for non-members.
The Hampton History Museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Lane in Downtown Hampton. There is free parking in the garage across the street from the museum.
For more information call 757-727-1102 or visit www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org
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120 Old Hampton Ln, Hampton, VA, United States, Virginia 23669

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