Cherokee Nation builds tribal village

Cherokee Village Near Tahlequah Hopes To Bring The Past Alive

By Craig DayWhen you think of a new million dollar construction project, you might think of a shiny and modern building.

But that's not what is being built by the Cherokee Nation. It's a new, old tribal village being built near the Cherokee Heritage Center near Tahlequah.

Cherokee Nation workers are re-creating a fascinating part of the tribes past. The village is being built with old school materials, like clay mud.

Village Supervisor Tommy Wildcat is excited to be a part of the project to build 18 structures, including both ancient Cherokee summer and winter homes.Comment:  For more on Cherokee history, see Emissaries of Peace on the Road and Cherokee "History After Dark."

Below:  "Cherokee Nation workers are re-creating a fascinating part of the tribes past."