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Clarksville’s Native American Cultural Circle to host 19th Annual Intertribal Powwow at Port Royal

 Native Cultural CircleClarksville, TN – The Clarksville Native Cultural Circle is proud to present the 19th Annual Intertribal Powwow and 10th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk! All drums and the public are welcome!

The Intertribal Powwow will be held October 8th and 9th on the Powwow grounds located just outside of Port Royal State Park in Adams, TN.

19th Annual Intertribal Powwow to be held October 8th and 9th at Port Royal State Park.
19th Annual Intertribal Powwow to be held October 8th and 9th at Port Royal State Park.

The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will be held on Saturday at 10:00am across the street from the Powwow grounds at Port Royal State Park followed by the Grand Entry at Noon.

Admission is $5.00 for adults, with Children 15 and under admitted free. Seniors Citizens, along with Military and their Dependents (with ID) receive a discounted admission for $2.00.

The gates open on Saturday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Come visit Eastern Woodland Living Skills Village and learn about bow making, corn grinding, cloth making using plants dyes, bead making, flint knapping, drum making, and games like Chunke and Double ball.

Host Drum: White Horse Singers (AL)
Guest Drum: Southern Echo (Crossville, TN)
MC: Faron Weeks
Head Lady: Krista Koontz
Head Man: Jake Vance
Princess: Hermione Wilson
Arena Director: Two Bulls
Head Vets: Clyde Maize/Mary Sunflower Nolen

Driving Directions

From Clarksville: I-24 Exit 8. Left on Rossview Road. Right on Hwy 238/3011 Port Royal Road.

From Nashville: I-24 Exit 11. Right on TN Hwy 76E. Left on Hwy 238/3011 Port Royal Road

For More Information

Contact Leroy Darnell by phone at 931.217.0184, or by email at bigbluhawk47@gmail.com

About the Native Cultural Circle

The Mission of the Native Cultural Circle is to provide quality educational programs and materials to local schools and the residents of Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky, about the cultures and traditions of the Native peoples of the Americas.

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