OPEN HOUSE AT THE LIBRARY - HONORING DAVY ARCH, BELOVED MAN OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS

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Davy Arch is a respected member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, known for his work as an artist, storyteller, historian, and cultural educator. He has taught Cherokee history and traditions through carving, flint knapping, mask making, storytelling, and public programs, and he was recently honored as a Beloved Man of the EBCI, one of the Tribe’s highest honors.  Arch grew up in the Painttown community on the Qualla Boundary, where he learned Cherokee stories, herbal medicine, and traditional skills from his family and elders. After high school, he worked at the Oconaluftee Living History Village, where he deepened his skills in mask carving and other traditional arts. He is widely recognized for preserving and sharing Cherokee culture through lectures, school programs, museum presentations, and demonstrations for audiences of all ages. His work has been shown at major venues including the Kennedy Center, and he has also served in leadership and educational roles connected to Qualla Arts and Crafts and the Cherokee arts community. 

The Open House is from 2-4 p.m.  The Ceremony is at 3 p.m.

See his interview with Clay County Historical and Arts Council here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NexWSui_1VM.