MACON, Ga. — For Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens, the Ocmulgee Mounds are more than just a historical site — they are sacred ground, a living connection to their ancestors, and a powerful symbol of cultural resilience.

That connection is at the heart of the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, a two-day festival returning to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park this weekend, Sept. 13–14. With traditional dances, music, storytelling, food, and crafts, the event honors the heritage of Southeastern Indigenous tribes.

The site holds deep spiritual and historical significance for the Muscogee people, who once inhabited the region before being forcibly removed in the 1830s during the Trail of Tears.

This year’s event also comes amid a growing campaign to designate the mounds as Georgia’s f

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