CHEROKEE, N.C. - s4story -- Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) is proud to announce it has been awarded $520,000 in grant funding from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. This investment will support vital enhancements and CHA's historic venues - Mountainside Theatre and Oconaluftee Indian Village.

The new grant builds upon momentum generated by a 2025 award from the Foundation. Recent accomplishments under the previous funding cycle include the completion of a strategic master plan with PGAV destinations, the hiring of two full-time staff members dedicated to new year-round programming, significant infrastructure and facilities improvements across CHA's campus, and the installation of new theatrical lighting and sound equipment at Mountainside Theatre.

In the coming year, Cherokee Historical Association will prioritize facility enhancements at Oconaluftee Indian Village as it prepares for its landmark 75th anniversary season in 2027. These projects are designed to improve the visitor experience and elevate the aesthetics of the living history museum. Funding will also facilitate the installation of additional new equipment at Mountainside Theatre.

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Community members are encouraged to follow the progress of these expansions. Updates will be available via social media and the official website at https://cherokeehistorical.org/

About Cherokee Historical Association

Cherokee Historical Association is a Native-led non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Through educational programs, theatrical productions, and living history experiences, CHA provides educational and cultural experiences for visitors of all ages.

About Cherokee Preservation Foundation:

Cherokee Preservation Foundation is a grantmaking organization whose mission is to preserve our native culture, protect and enhance our natural environment, and create appropriate diverse economic opportunities in order to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of CherokeeIndians and our neighbors in western North Carolina. CPFdn was established as part of the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the State of North Carolina. The foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation funded by gaming revenues generated by the tribe and is not associated with any for-profit gaming entity.