2010 Season
Dates:
May 1 to October 23 ; Open 7 days per week
May 1 to October 23 ; Open 7 days per weekTimes:Gates Open 9:00am, No Entry After 5:00pm
Gates Open 9:00am, No Entry After 5:00pm Guided Tours on the Hour & Half-Hour Except 12:00, 12:30 & 3:00pmRates:Self Guided Tour - Adult $15, Child $6, 5 & Under FREE
Self Guided Tour - Adult $15, Child $6, 5 & Under FREE Guided Tour - Adult $20, Child $10, 5 & Under FREEOnce you are at the Village, you will see that it’s more than just a place. It is also a time: 1760. The best way to get there is to un-tether yourself from the world that you know. Turn off your stress. Put your watch in your pocket. Sit under the trees, breathe the pure mountain air, and notice that the only sounds here come from nature. No cars. No blaring TVs. And instead of burnt fossil fuel, the faint tang of wood smoke wafts by on the breeze. Follow it. Embrace it at your own pace. As you step into the Oconaluftee Indian Village, you’re transported back to witness the challenges of Cherokee life at a time of rapid cultural change. This year for the first time, visitors will be able to take self-guided tours to explore the authentic working Village with dwellings, residents, and artisans right out of the 1750's. Visitors can experience traditional medicine and interact with villagers as they hull canoes, make pottery and masks, weave baskets and beadwork, and participate in their daily activities.
The Village also hosts live reenactments, interactive demonstrations, and Hands-On Cherokee Pottery for Kids classes.
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