BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – For centuries, Native American tribes have taken part in the art of basket weaving by manipulating grasses, bark, and other plant materials to serve a variety of purposes, such as gathering and storing food.
As part of its mission to preserve the history and traditions, the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians will offer a basket weaving class at Old Santee Canal Park this Saturday, June 10.
The tribe’s cultural preservationist Tammy Leach will teach participants traditional basket-weaving techniques.
The event will take place from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. The address to the park is 900 Stoney Landing Rd. in Moncks Corner.
The program fee is $10 per basket (or one per family) plus the cost of park admission. Participants are asked to register for the one-day class by Friday, June 9.
All ages are welcome; however, children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The class is limited to 20 people. To register for the class, contact Adam Bedard at 843-899-5200 or send an email to [email protected].
The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians is a state-recognized tribal community organized and headquartered in Berkeley County. Community members can trace their bloodlines to multiple Native American lineages, including: Etiwan from Daniel Island, Edisto from Edisto Island, Catawba and Cherokee.
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