The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout the month of November. We’re recognizing the contributions, achievements and sacrifices of Native American people, the first inhabitants of the United States. It's also a time to celebrate their rich and vibrant culture.
Explore the CCPL collection to learn about history, join us for programs, check out displays and more to celebrate Native Americans. Check out the programming calendar for the latest on all programming throughout the month.
Begin Native American Heritage Month with a discussion with the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians on their rich Lowcountry heritage and explore contributions from all South Carolina State Recognized Tribes to the region's diverse tapestry. This program is taking place on Saturday, November 8 at the Mt. Pleasant Library from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. for adults and teens.
Event Schedule:
Discovering Native Americans of the Lowcountry on Saturday, November 8 at 9:15 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Library
Bone Bead Bracelets (Registration Required) on Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Library
Create Fry Bread on Wednesday, November 12 at 3:45 p.m. at Wando Library
Emphasizing the Indigenous Experience on Saturday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Wando Library
Cherokee Pinch Pots on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Wando Library
Music and Dance with the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe on Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Wando Library
Skänoñh Great Law of Peace Center (Virtual) on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Library
Access Kanopy with your library card and stream documentaries and narrative films that provide a closer look into traditions, challenges and achievements of Native American people. Click here to learn more and see the collection of films.
With your library card, you can access free digital resources on Hoopla, where you can explore audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies and more. You can access a curated list of books about Native American stories and experiences.
CCPL's Charleston Time Machine podcast explores the history of Charleston. Check out the episodes The First People of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Planning Charleston in 1672: The Etiwan Removal to learn more about Native American history in the Lowcountry.