Enjoy the best Cherokee cultural experience with this combo ticket to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village and see Unto These Hills.
To start, you first have the freedom to decide a day from Monday until Saturday to see the Unto These Hills play, and Tuesday until Saturday to explore the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Once you arrive, you'll admire being surrounded by green vegetation and hear the sound of the flow of the mountain streams. On your village day, you'll witness craft demonstrations by award-winning artists who will explain the unique Cherokee crafting techniques and explore the living history section to learn about Cherokee traditions and daily life.
Discover one of America’s most powerful dramas which rewrites the Cherokee’s place in the world with the live open-air drama Unto these Hills. The play begins with Hernando DeSoto’s arrival in 1540, leading to the discovery of gold in 1835 and the influx of land agents enforcing Manifest Destiny. Witness the poignant story of Tsali and his family as they face the divisions and challenges of this era. The play concludes with a moving portrayal of the Cherokee people's resilience, symbolizing their spiritual strength, social complexity, and unbreakable courage.
