Indigenous Culture

A living culture, not a closed chapter

Developed in consultation with Muscogee (Creek) Nation partners, who remain connected to this homeland today.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

A sovereign nation whose ancestral homeland includes Ocmulgee.

Traditions

Clan systems, stomp grounds, and the Green Corn Ceremony.

Language

Mvskoke phrases, pronunciation guides, and audio from fluent speakers.

Art

Pottery, beadwork, basketry, and contemporary Indigenous artists.

Music

Flute, stomp dance songs, and shell shaker rhythms.

Ceremonies

Seasonal observances and the meaning of the ceremonial ground fire.

Storytelling

Oral histories carried from the homeland to Indian Territory and back.

Cultural Preservation

Repatriation, consultation, and the annual Indigenous Celebration.

News & Updates

What's happening at the park

Park Events

Ocmulgee Mounds Indigenous Celebration returns this fall.

Legislation

Updates on expanded national park and preserve proposals.

Education

New teacher workshops and ranger-led classroom programs.

Exhibits

Rotating displays from the 1930s excavation collection.