04-04-2025
Muscogee Nation welcomed back to their homelands
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. () — Nearly two hundred years after the Muscogee Nation was forced to move from the Chattahoochee Valley to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears, they were welcomed back to their homelands in Muscogee County Thursday morning.
An official delegation from the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma traveled to Columbus as part of the 'Muscogee Homecoming' that will celebrate the region's original citizens.
Those representing the nation introduced themselves in their native language during their remarks.
Click the video player below to hear from RaeLynn Butler, Secretary of Culture and Humanities
Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Allen presented a land acknowledgement that details the partnership the city of Columbus will have with the Muscogee Creek People. This acknowledgement includes the flying of the Muscogee Creek Nation flag in the Muscogee County Courthouse and other suitable locations.
Thursday's welcome ceremony kicks off the Muscogee Homecoming that will host events throughout the month of April to honor and celebrate the Muscogee Creek people.
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