LEARN ABOUT ONE OF THE OLDEST CULTURAL TRADITIONS IN CHARLOTTE

Free museum admission, guided tours of Catawba pottery exhibit and a special live-streamed event with the Catawba Nation 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Mar. 8, 2022 – Take a guided exhibit tour with The Charlotte Museum of History on Saturday, March 26, and learn about one of the oldest cultural traditions in the Carolinas, Catawba pottery. 

On Saturday, March 26, the history museum will offer free guided tours of the traveling exhibit “The Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery & Oral Traditions.” On loan from the USC Lancaster Native American Studies Center, the exhibit features dozens of clay pottery pieces from the 19th century to the present. Each piece is made from clay dug from the flood plains of the Catawba River, connecting the Catawba people to the land they have inhabited for thousands of years.

At noon, join the museum to watch a special, live-streamed program about the art and history of Catawba pottery featuring members of the Catawba Nation. You’ll also learn about how to help preserve this centuries-old tradition by supporting today’s Catawba potters. 

This event is made possible by the Arts & Science Council.

HOW TO GO:

Admission and events are free on Saturday, March 26. Pre-registration is required for guided tours of the pottery exhibit, and tour space is limited. More information at charlottemuseum.org/events.

About The Charlotte Museum of History

The Charlotte Museum of History exists to save and share the Charlotte region’s history, helping create a better understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future. The museum is the steward of the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Rock House and homesite, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. Visit charlottemuseum.org and follow the museum on FacebookInstagram and Twitter. The museum is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.