This national historic landmark is located on a 187 acre tract of land in southwest Memphis, Tennessee. Chucalissa is home to the C.H. Nash Museum, its associated collections and research facilities as well as a reconstructed 15th century Native American village located on an actual archaeological site. This site features information on the museum, research information, and the opportunity to purchase authentic Native American Arts and Crafts as well as books and music. Take a step back in time to explore the culture of a people who flourished before the first Europeans set foot in the Mississippi Valley. Learn about the lives of these people by roaming through our virtual village, and reading up on the archaeology of the Mid-South, or just browse through the extensive selection of Native American made arts and crafts.
Location:
Memphis Tennessee
Telephone
901-785-3160
Other History nearby:
(Memphis) Center for Southern Folklore
(Memphis) Chucalissa Archaeological Museum
(Philadelphia) City Hall - Philadelphia
(Memphis) Elvis Presley's Graceland
(Wilson) Hampson State Museum
(Rugby) Historic Rugby
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04/10 Coming to The Memphis area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
Arkansas Rice Festival Weiner AR October11-12 Observing the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating harvest. See and old time rice threshing demonstration and the youth duck calling contest.
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