Fourth Wednesday of Each Month
Tours are - 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Discover the ancestral homeland of the Occaneechi people through an immersive full-day journey across North Carolina and Virginia.
This signature Indigenous-led experience follows the rivers, mountains, villages, and trading routes that once connected Native Nations throughout the Southeast. Participants will explore the landscapes that shaped the history of the Occaneechi people while learning about Indigenous trade networks, cultural traditions, diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and the living legacy of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
More than a history tour, this experience connects participants to both ancient and contemporary Indigenous communities, highlighting the enduring relationship between people, place, and culture.
• Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (Hillsborough, NC)
• Eno River State Park (Historic Occaneechi Village Area)
• Pleasant Grove & Little Texas Community (Current Homeland of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation)
• Saxapahaw and the Haw River Cultural Landscape
• Roanoke River Homeland (Clarksville, VA)
• History of the Occaneechi People
• Indigenous Trade Networks and the Great Trading Path
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
• River Stewardship and Indigenous Foodways
• Archaeology and Cultural Landscapes
• Indigenous Diplomacy and Commerce
• Community Resilience and Cultural Revitalization
• Contemporary Occaneechi Identity and Leadership
Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Included:
✔ Indigenous-led interpretation
✔ Educational materials
✔ Historical and archaeological context
✔ Cultural landscape exploration
✔ Scenic overlooks and walking opportunities
✔ Opportunities for discussion and questions
This tour requires a minimum of 4 registered participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, guests will be offered an alternative date, the option to upgrade to a private tour, or a full refund.
This experience is ideal for heritage travelers, universities, environmental organizations, educators, historians, cultural tourism groups, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and contemporary Native communities.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Meeting location and final tour logistics will be provided after registration.
Fourth Wednesday of Each Month
Tours are - 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Discover the ancestral homeland of the Occaneechi people through an immersive full-day journey across North Carolina and Virginia.
This signature Indigenous-led experience follows the rivers, mountains, villages, and trading routes that once connected Native Nations throughout the Southeast. Participants will explore the landscapes that shaped the history of the Occaneechi people while learning about Indigenous trade networks, cultural traditions, diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and the living legacy of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
More than a history tour, this experience connects participants to both ancient and contemporary Indigenous communities, highlighting the enduring relationship between people, place, and culture.
• Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (Hillsborough, NC)
• Eno River State Park (Historic Occaneechi Village Area)
• Pleasant Grove & Little Texas Community (Current Homeland of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation)
• Saxapahaw and the Haw River Cultural Landscape
• Roanoke River Homeland (Clarksville, VA)
• History of the Occaneechi People
• Indigenous Trade Networks and the Great Trading Path
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
• River Stewardship and Indigenous Foodways
• Archaeology and Cultural Landscapes
• Indigenous Diplomacy and Commerce
• Community Resilience and Cultural Revitalization
• Contemporary Occaneechi Identity and Leadership
Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
Included:
✔ Indigenous-led interpretation
✔ Educational materials
✔ Historical and archaeological context
✔ Cultural landscape exploration
✔ Scenic overlooks and walking opportunities
✔ Opportunities for discussion and questions
This tour requires a minimum of 4 registered participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, guests will be offered an alternative date, the option to upgrade to a private tour, or a full refund.
This experience is ideal for heritage travelers, universities, environmental organizations, educators, historians, cultural tourism groups, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and contemporary Native communities.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Meeting location and final tour logistics will be provided after registration.
