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Two people work on the wooden roof of a small log cabin under construction, with ladders and scaffolding set up nearby and tools scattered on the ground. Trees and a blue sky with clouds are in the background.

Grantee Address:
1140 Red Clay Park Road SW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Grant Amount: $6,400

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Cherokee Blacksmith's Shop

The Friends of Red Clay Historic Area fabricated a 19th-century Cherokee blacksmith’s forge and installed an interpretive panel at Red Clay State Historic Park. This project broadened public understanding of Cherokee life and honored the area’s significance as the Cherokee Nation’s last seat of government before removal. The installation provided educational to connect with Native heritage through hands-on, historically informed experiences.

A partially constructed log cabin stands outdoors on a grassy area, supported by stone blocks at the corners. Tools are visible nearby and a large tree is in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Two people work on the wooden roof of a small log cabin under construction, with ladders and scaffolding set up nearby and tools scattered on the ground. Trees and a blue sky with clouds are in the background.

A small wooden cabin with a pitched roof sits on a grassy field. The cabin is made of weathered logs and has a closed double door. Trees and clear blue sky are visible in the background.