Unrelenting: Cherokee People & the American Revolution
Historic objects paired with contemporary Cherokee artworks trace 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance around the American Revolution era. A Native centered exhibition highlighting sovereignty, creativity, and lived perspectives for the U.S. 250th anniversary.
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