Wassamasaw Tribe Of Varnertown
Indians
2024 Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow
Our 2024 Annual Powwow was held October 12th 2024 from 10 AM - 5 PM at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, SC
Thank you to our 2024 Powwow Sponsors! We are proud recipients of the SC Arts Commission Festival Grant this year, along with the generous sponsorship of our community and business partners! Thank you to these sponsors who continue to support our Native American Community!
*This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Our 2024 Drum Groups
2023 Wassamasaw Tribe Annual Powwow
MC: Dale “Silver Hawk” Varner
Arena Director: David “Spirit Walker” Creel
Head Man: Michael Muckelvaney
Head Lady: Priscilla Muckelvaney
Host Drum: Bad Boyz
Guest Drum: Warpaint Singers
Join us for a fantastic event with 20+ vendors offering a wide variety of
food and crafts.
Don’t miss out on our Marsh Tacky horse exhibition. They will be discussing
the breed and how they tie into our tribal history. They will also be offering rides for a unique experience!
Families, we have a special children’s area with sweets and jump castles
for the little ones. Charlie the River Dog, the mascot of the Riverdogs baseball team, will be making a guest appearance from 11AM -12PM
Exciting news! Bobby Branton, a Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award winner,
will be showcasing his award-winning knives at the event. He is a 3x inductee into the International Knife Throwers Hall Of Fame
Keith "Little Bear" Brown, Master Catawba Potter and storyteller will be
demonstrating Indian Pottery traditions
While you’re here, make sure to visit the Berkeley County Museum and Heritage
Center to explore our new exhibit. View pottery pieces, regalia, a timeline from the 1600s to present, along with cultural art still being done today, like Gourd Painting. Our hand made tribal drum
will be on display.
And don’t forget to explore the beautiful grounds of the Old Santee Canal
Park. See you there!Old Santee Canal Park
900 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner SC 29461
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