Work on Tribal GroundsWork continues on the tribal grounds monthly. We are cleaning up the walking trails, around our tribal buildings and more. Many thanks to those who come out to help.
Our Deepest SympathiesWe would like to extend our deepest condolences to Elmer Eugene Godsey’s family. He passed away May 29th. Elmer Eugene Godsey, age 86 of Bear Creek, Alabama passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital. He served in the United States Army, was a member and former President of the Haleyville Historical Society and a member of Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. Visitation will be Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville, AL. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. at Winston Memorial Cemetery with Alan Atkins officiating. Mr. Godsey is survived by family members, Rickey (Liz) Godsey and Kenneth (Margaret) Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Annie Lee Godsey; and his wife, Betty Tidwell Godsey. The Echota Cherokee at The DARS Heritage Festival
The Athens John Wade Keyes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted a Heritage Festival benefiting the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives at the new museum, on Sunday afternoon, May 23rd. Several Alabama State lineage societies were present to inform interested attendees of their society's purpose and requirements for membership. In addition, The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama was represented. A team of genealogists were available to demonstrate the approach used to do ancestral research. An array of talent entertained with patriotic vocal and instrumental renditions and dance routines. The event was a fun-filled, educational, patriotic, and historic afternoon. To see the Sons of the American Revolution Post and Retreat the Colors was an unforgettable, moving experience. Best of all, the new Alabama Veterans Museum was open for all to enjoy, as well! Citizens attending were Almon & Rita M., Dennis W., Hans F. & Maria D.  Paint Clan Meeting Osiyo, The next Paint Clan meeting will be May 15, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the Historic Train Depot in Guntersville, Alabama. Lets try and learn some Cherokee language this Saturday. I will also dig up some more elderberry plants to bring for those that missed them last meeting or are having trouble getting them to live. I am still finding an abundance of dandelion, crossvine has already bloomed early, mullein is emerging, smilax shoots are above ground, and this cool, wet weather should kick start a few tried and true mushrooms such as chanterelles and turkey tails. There is no mailing address to the museum, but it is very easy to find. It is located at the corner of Blount Ave and Greenwood St about a mile South of the big river bridge in Guntersville, and also located just behind Ross Graden Lumber that is on Blount Ave. There is a Historic Train Depot sign on Blount Ave and just follow it a couple hundred feet to the end of the road where the rail road tracks and Depot are located. Wado, Chief Reginald H. Graduating Seniors
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Deer Clan Meeting
Cancelled Clean Up Day
Echota Tribe Looking for VendorsThis years festival of The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama will be celebrating our 3rd year having our festival/powwow on our tribal grounds. This years event will be held September 25 & 26th. We are currently looking for vendors for our festival. If you are interested in being a vendor the cost is $200 for a food vendor and $100 for a merchandise vendor. Contact Information: Dennis Wooten, Festival Coordinator: 205.945.5616 Tribal Office (message): 256.734.7337 Feel free to print off the application(s) below, fill it out and follow the instructions in the application of where/who to send it too. Benefits of Being a Tribal Citizens of |
