Native American Education Day for Students

Experience Native American Culture at Wassamasaw Tribe’s Education Day
Friday, October 10 | Old Santee Canal Park

(Moncks Corner, SC) – The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians invites teachers, students and homeschool groups to an unforgettable Education Day on Friday, October 10th at Old Santee Canal Park. This engaging, hands-on cultural event is designed to enrich students’ understanding of Native American traditions, art, language, and <a href="http://history.

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Visitors will experience live demonstrations and presentations from master artists, storytellers, and tradition bearers from across the Southeast, including:

Keith Brown (Catawba Nation), Traditional Potter

Kat Littleturtle (Tuscarora), Storyteller

Candace Richardson (Lower Eastern Cherokee), Children’s Book Author – Cherokee Language

Tammy Leach (Wassamasaw Tribe), Master Beadwork Artist

Kay Henninger (Pee Dee), Traditional Regalia Making Demonstration

Kathleen Sahtunkinish (Caddo Nation), Jewelry Making

Tammy Stepp (Seneca Tribe), Basket Making

Additional highlights include:

Aztec Fire Dance Demonstration – Luis Salinas

Notchee Nation Singers, Southern Style Drum Group (Edisto Natchez Kusso)

Sierra Russell & Michael Muckelvaney (Edisto Natchez Kusso), Head Dancers showcasing Traditional, Grass, Jingle, and Fancy Dance styles

Marsh Tacky Horses – Learn about South Carolina’s unique state heritage horse from John Speissegger (Wassamasaw Tribe)

Art Exhibition of South Carolina Contemporary Artists at the Berkeley County <a href="http://Museum.

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Taste of Native Frybread – A cultural food experience students will remember from Lowcountry <a href="http://Frybread.

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“Education Day is an opportunity for students and families to experience Native traditions firsthand, from art and language to music and dance,” said Chief Lisa Collins of the Wassamasaw Tribe. “It’s important for young people to see that Native culture is not just history—it is living, vibrant, and continues to be a vital part of South Carolina’s <a href="http://story.”

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Event Details
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025
📍 Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner, SC
💲 $2 per person (students, teachers, and chaperones)

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All registered participants will be mailed wristbands for entry. Wristband check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event

This event is a part of a 2 day festival. The Wassamasaw Annual Powwow will be taking place the next day (October 11, 2025) in the park from 10 am to 5 pm, with Grand Entry taking place at 12 pm. The general public is welcome to attend! See details at:
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