Articles related to "Cherokee"



Cherokee & the Confederacy
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
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Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation Casinos
Oklahoma has the most Native America tribes in the nation, and the Cherokee Nation offers seven casinos to please any visiting gambler to the Sooner State.
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Cherokee and Slavery
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
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Stories as told by Cherokees (part 3)
Third installment of Cherokee Legends and Myths
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The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears, the Cherokee removal from their homelands to West of the Mississippi River.
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The Watauga Association: First in Freedom?
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
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Stories as told by a Cherokee (part 1)
First installment of Cherokee Legends and Myths
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Stories as told by a Cherokee (part 2)
Second installment of Cherokee Legends and Myths
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A Jeep Cherokee Fuel Pump Problem
Learn how to handle a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with no fuel pump power in Vincent Ciulla's latest auto repair article.
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Cherokee Alphabet
Sequoyah, for many years, works on his alphabet. When it is finished it is so simple that everyone, including the children, in his tribe learns it.
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Honda Accord & Jeep Grand Cherokee
A Honda Accord looking for an ABS Hydraulic Control Unit, and a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a miss-fire.
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Sequoyah of the Cherokee
Sequoyah and his friends wonder how the white people obtained the “Talking Leaves," that they call books.
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Home Schooling; The Indian Way
Home schooling with methods used by American Indians is an approach that is never mentioned in the home schooling movement. Find out how Indians educated their own, and how anyone can use these methods in the home school today.
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1997 Cadillac & a 1997 Jeep
A 1997 Cadillac Catera with an electrical problem and a 1997 Jeep Cherokee that won't shift in and out of 4WD and has brake shoe problems.
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Indian Territory - Oklahoma
Franklin Pierce West and his cousin, Sam Starr, meet on opposite sides of the law.
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Indians and America's Revolution
In the American Revolution, Native Americans were used by both sides, but in the end they were abandoned.
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Nancy Ward (Nanyehi) part 2
This article chronicles the final years of Nancy Ward, gives a listing of her descendants from her daughter, Kati, to her grandson, John W. West and introduces the Trail of Tears.
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The Marshall Trilogy
Chief Justice John Marshall and the three cases that form the basis of American Indian Law
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Andrew Jackson--Great US President or Mass Murderer?
A brief history of Andrew Jackson and the impact his actions had on, ultimately, all Native Americans
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Trail of Tears
In response to the Indian Removal Act, the United States government relocated the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Choctaw tribes to a new territory in Oklahoma.
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More Sources for Tribal Information
Listing of addresses for tribal information.
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Cherohala in East Tennessee Mountains
The Cherohala Skyway, the 40-mile, two-lane paved road that traverses the deep forests and Unicoi Mountains, rivals the Blue Ridge Parkway in spectacular scenery.
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The Indian Removal Act Examined
Having, through a variety of methods, convinced tribal leaders to cede their lands, the U.S. government enacted a policy of mass removal to a new frontier...Oklahoma.
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A Jeep, a Ford and a Mazda
A Jeep Cherokee with signal light issues, a 1995 Ford Taurus that won't pass emissions and a 1990 Mazda B2600i that got a bad engine wash.
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Bats In My Belfry
Things that we learn when we are very young have a tendency to stick with us.
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J. Warren Reed, Frontier Lawyer
Warren Reed might have gone down in frontier history as just another lawyer. Except that he came up against the mighty Isaac Parker, the Hanging Judge. It would be Parker who would cave in first.
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Partitioning Indian Territory
The Civil War resulted in internal strife among the Five Civilized Tribes and as they sought to rebuild, they were once more challenged by the post-war United States.
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Shine On, Harvest Moon...
"Shine on, shine on harvest moon, up in the sky. I ain't had no lovin' since January ..." Oops. Sorry. I got harvest moons on the brain. We have a big one coming up on the 28th.
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Totally Tomatoes
A primer on tomatoes with two classic recipes, roast tomato sauce and fried green tomatoes.
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Long Chain of Abuses
Since 1787, over 750 land cessions have been authorized by supposed mutual compacts. History demostrates there was little that was mutual about these "treaties."
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Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
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Historical July, part 2
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
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Brad Pitt's Make It Right Project
Brad Pitt announced his green rebuilding plans at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan. The Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans has suffered since Katrina and need homes.
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Traveling in the Southern Appalachians
The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.
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Black Armband History
Efforts to acknowledge the truth about the Aboriginal holocaust are always dismissed as "black armband history".
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Should your summer travel plans take you along the western ridge of the North Carolina and Virginia borders - be sure to add a drive along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge
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Cheyenne Valley – Early Integrated Community
Cheyenne Valley in Vernon County Wisconsin was an integrated community in the years after the Civil War and into the early 20th century. A community of mixed races who went to church and school together, socialized and worked together, and married each other.
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Hepatica, An Early Sign of Spring, and the Doctrine of Signatures
It was called “The Doctrine of Signatures”, and it was where the medicinal properties of a plant were determined by its shape. Early bloomer Round-lobed Hepatica is a perfect example.
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Jefferson: Reader and Surveyor
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
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Mrs. Dalton’s Boys, part 5
The Daltons now have a $5,000 wanted price—dead or alive, each, on their heads. They pull off more train robberies with the law hot on their heels.
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Non-Violent Protest
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
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Pink or Purple Heirloom Tomatoes
Thinking about growing a pink or purple heirloom tomato? See this information on days to maturity, common uses and fruit description.
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Where Do I Begin? A Native American Genealogy Primer - Part 1
This is the number one question I receive. So many people want to jump in and find their Native American Roots today. However, you must begin with a solid foundation before you can just delve into the native history of your family.
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North Georgia Travel Destinations
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
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Sport Utility Vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta & Toyota Camry
A Volkswagen Jetta that has exhaust fumes inside the car and a Toyota Camry Solara that has an intermittent brake light on.
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Acura, Jeep and a GMC Sierra
2001 Acura MDX with a jammed CD player, a 1995 Jeep Cherokee with a crazy speedometer and a 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel pump question.
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Dawes Act and Indian Territory
The Dawes Act and its subsequent revisions robbed Native Americans of their newfound homes in Indian Territory. It encouraged white settlement and a land rush followed.
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Coyote Wisdom: Stories that Heal
Story-telling is part of every culture. Dr. Mehl-Madrona believes that the power of story can reveal hidden avenues to healing and play a role in the healing process.
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How to Avoid a Carjacking
Protect yourself by learning the methods, scams, tricks and places commonly used by carjackers. Knowing what to do in advance can save your car and maybe even your life.
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