Each year this organization recognizes an individual
or group for outstanding achievement in historical research or
preservation in the western region of our state.
"Your museum is one of the oldest in our
area. Instead of just resting on this laurel, the Museum of the
Cherokee Indian has not only continued to preserve the history
of native life in our area but also has brought the museum into
the twenty-first century with a new and contemporary freshness
and a modern facility. This is what has impressed us, and this
is the reason we would be honored to present this award to your
museum."
Governor's
Business Award for Cultural and Arts Organizations in N.C.
Governor Jim Hunt recognized ten North Carolina
businesses and non-profit cultural organizations for their contributions
to the state's cultural climate at ceremonies in Raleigh in May
1999. Recipients all conducted innovative projects demonstrating
excellence in literary, visual, or performing arts, historic resources
or preservation, the humanities, or library resources.
National Association
of Interpretive Media
First Place in Public Interpretation, 1999
The National Park
Service nominated the museum for this prestigious national award.
Mountain Heritage Award from Western Carolina University
This award
was presented to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in September
1998 in a special ceremony during
Mountain Heritage Day. A person or organization is recognized annually
for "outstanding contributions to the preservation or interpretation
of the history and culture of southern Appalachia."
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