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Cultural Center
This mission of the Catawba Cultural Preservation Project is to preserve, promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of the Catawba Indian Nation. The new exhibits are really looking great! The big room has 2 of 4 exhibits complete. There is one that is a replica of the traditional bark house and one on the river that looks incredible. Behind the Cultural Center, is a new dugout canoe on display that has recently been completed. If you have not had a chance to come and see them, please do. Visit the Cultural Center page for a quick update, or visit their website www.ccppcrafts.comfor more complete information.
Conference and Meeting Space Available
In the Longhouse building, we have built a center of activity, service and growth to honor our past and embrace our future. The Longhouse truly provides an inviting and unique relaxing experience, is set back in a scenic area near the Catawba River and in the blink of an eye you can leave the distraction of the city behind you. We invite you to book your conference, training or event at the Longhouse and experience the rich cultural environment that is the Catawba Indian Nation. Download our information sheets to see photos, view facility descriptions and pricing, or print out directions for your participants.
Walking Trails on our Reservation
Description: There are three walking trails, each with something different to highlight the Catawba Indian Nation. The Loop Trail starts at the Long House Government Center (pictured above) and winds its way down the scenic Avenue of the Nations. The Cultural Center Trail educates hikers by bringing the local history alive. Features of this trail include a Catawba dwelling, bark house, dugout trees, story circle, and an active archeological dig center. You will see several signs to educate you about the history of the area and some Indian legends. The Indians who resided in the area hundreds of years ago were mainly traders and subsistence farmers, and as you walk, you will experience what an early South Carolina Indian compound would have looked like. The distinguishing feature of this short trail is a garden, a replica of an old Catawba Indian tribal garden. Squash, corn, beans, pumpkins, and sunflowers are still grown there today. The Greenway Trail can be accessed from the Cultural Center Trail. The Greenway Trail parallels the Catawba River and you will walk on a path once used by some of the earliest inhabitants of South Carolina.
Length: Loop Trail 0.8 mile, Cultural Center Trail 0.5 mile, and Greenway Trail 0.7 mile.
Fees: None.
Directions: From Exit 79 on I-77 (Dave Lyle Blvd.) at Rock Hill, turn right onto Springdale Road (York County S�46-97). Drive for 1.5-miles and turn left onto Hopewell Road (S-46�57). Drive for 1.8-miles and turn left onto Neely Store Road (S�46-31). Drive for 1.0-mile and turn right onto Indian Trail Road (S�46-160), which will take you to the Catawba Reservation.
Hours: Open during daylight hours.
Camping: No camping.
Information: Catawba Indian Nation, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC, 29730. 803-366-4792
