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Honoring Long Person

When:

September 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Where:

Honoring Long Person, 1139 us 19, Cherokee, NC

Source:

Explore Bryson City – Events

Honoring Long Person The Eastern Band of Cherokee believe that Long Person — the river — rests with their head in the mountains and their feet in the sea. Flowing through time and place, Long Person is more than water; it is a living being, a guide, and a source of life. On September 5th, 2025, we gather at the Peaches Squirrell Recreation Complex to celebrate this sacred connection through Honoring Long Person, a day of reflection, learning, and stewardship. Together, we’ll begin with prayer an