Cullowhee, NC
W: 828-227-2443
H: 828-349-1341
rogers@email.wcu.edu
Travel Regions: Statewide
Anne Rogers (M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia) is an anthropologist, specializing in archaeology and Native American studies. She has conducted archaeological research for more than 20 years in the Southern Appalachian region, including North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Her research in Native American studies has focused on the Cherokee, both past and present. She is professor of anthropology at Western Carolina University.
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Cherokee Ceremonial Practices in the 1800s (new)
The Cherokee ceremonial practices were first recorded in the 1830s
by John Howard Payne and later in that century by James Mooney.
This program describes the ceremonies that were practiced during
this time and discusses various aspects of Cherokee life at that
time that are still evident in their lives and culture. Dr. Anne
Rogers also includes a discussion of various dances that are still
performed today as well as the tales that continue to be told in
storytelling sessions.
Archaeology of the Southern Appalachians
The Southern Appalachian Mountains have been occupied by humans for more than 10,000 years. During this time, first the Native Americans and then later the settlers learned to utilize the natural resources offered in this diverse environmental zone in a number of ways. This presentation traces the ways in which humans have utilized this area and its resources over time. It includes a discussion of a number of archaeological sites that have been investigated by Dr. Rogers and other researchers and describes ways in which archeology can contribute to our understanding of the past.
Cherokee Ceremonial Practices in the 1800s
The Cherokee ceremonial practices were first recorded in the 1830s by John Howard Payne and later in that century by James Mooney. This presentation describes the ceremonies that were practiced during this time, and discusses various aspects of Cherokee life at that time that are still evident in their lives and culture. Included is a discussion of various dances that are still performed today as well as the tales that continue to be told in story telling sessions.
Requirements for Program: none
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