Third Wednesday of Each Month
Tour starts at - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Journey through the ancestral homeland of the Saura (Cheraw) people and discover the rivers, villages, mountains, and landscapes that shaped one of the most influential Indigenous Nations of the North Carolina Piedmont.
This Indigenous-led heritage experience explores the historic Saura homeland along the Dan River corridor, connecting participants to archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, traditional lifeways, and the enduring legacy of the Saura people.
Participants will visit significant locations associated with Saura history while learning about Indigenous trade networks, village life, diplomacy, ecology, and the continuing importance of these landscapes today.
Tour Stops Include
• Lower Saura Town (Eden, NC)
• Dan River Cultural Landscape
• Upper Saura Town (Stokes County)
• Sauratown Mountains Scenic Overlook
• Hanging Rock State Park
• Pilot Mountain (Jomeokee)
Topics Include
• Saura (Cheraw) History and Culture
• Indigenous Trade Networks
• Archaeological Discoveries
• Dan River Lifeways
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge
• Indigenous Place Names
• The Cultural Significance of Pilot Mountain
• Indigenous Stewardship of the Piedmont
Tour Details
Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Included:
✔ Indigenous-led interpretation
✔ Educational materials
✔ Historical and archaeological context
✔ Scenic overlooks and cultural landscape exploration
✔ Opportunities for discussion and questions
Tour Minimum Policy
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.
Perfect for heritage travelers, history enthusiasts, universities, environmental organizations, cultural tourism groups, and anyone interested in Indigenous history and archaeology.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Meeting location and tour details will be provided upon registration.
Third Wednesday of Each Month
Tour starts at - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Journey through the ancestral homeland of the Saura (Cheraw) people and discover the rivers, villages, mountains, and landscapes that shaped one of the most influential Indigenous Nations of the North Carolina Piedmont.
This Indigenous-led heritage experience explores the historic Saura homeland along the Dan River corridor, connecting participants to archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, traditional lifeways, and the enduring legacy of the Saura people.
Participants will visit significant locations associated with Saura history while learning about Indigenous trade networks, village life, diplomacy, ecology, and the continuing importance of these landscapes today.
Tour Stops Include
• Lower Saura Town (Eden, NC)
• Dan River Cultural Landscape
• Upper Saura Town (Stokes County)
• Sauratown Mountains Scenic Overlook
• Hanging Rock State Park
• Pilot Mountain (Jomeokee)
Topics Include
• Saura (Cheraw) History and Culture
• Indigenous Trade Networks
• Archaeological Discoveries
• Dan River Lifeways
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge
• Indigenous Place Names
• The Cultural Significance of Pilot Mountain
• Indigenous Stewardship of the Piedmont
Tour Details
Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Included:
✔ Indigenous-led interpretation
✔ Educational materials
✔ Historical and archaeological context
✔ Scenic overlooks and cultural landscape exploration
✔ Opportunities for discussion and questions
Tour Minimum Policy
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.
Perfect for heritage travelers, history enthusiasts, universities, environmental organizations, cultural tourism groups, and anyone interested in Indigenous history and archaeology.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Meeting location and tour details will be provided upon registration.
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