The USCL Native American Studies Center houses the world's largest collection of Catawba pottery, along with art, artifacts, and archives from other SC tribes.

Lancaster, SC
Joined May 2013
We're proud to host the exhibit "Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces," organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
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Join us for 3️⃣great programs tomorrow! FREE and open to the public! 🎨10am-4pm- Mini Pop-Up Art Market 🎃Noon-3pm- Fall Harvest Celebration 🐌1-5pm- Artist-in-Residence
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🎃Fall Harvest Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 17 | Noon – 3pm Join us for an afternoon of harvest traditions and hands-on activities! Free and open to the public.
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Held in person and virtually. Register here to attend this virtual talk: bit.ly/4hHtocO
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Programming is held in conjunction with “Americans," a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, pop culture, and identity of the United States.
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Register here to attend this virtual talk: bit.ly/4z6Jkvu
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Join us on 08/28 as Dr. Rose Stremlau of Davidson College presents our 6th Annual W. Brent Burgin Lecture! Attend in person or virtually by registering at bit.ly/42osaun
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We can’t wait for Saturday’s mini market! Come browse a great selection of artwork from 10am-4pm!
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"Native veterans are seen at every powwow in North America, leading all dancers into the powwow arena during the Grand Entry and carrying the eagle staff and a variety of flags." ictnews.org/news/native-vete…
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Shane Tucker will appear as Artist-in-Residence at the Center on select dates August through December, demonstrating and discussing his pottery techniques. Join us for his first day in residence from 1-5pm on Saturday, Aug. 15!
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We're delighted to welcome Dr. Rose Stremlau, Charles A. Dana Associate Professor of History/Gender & Sexuality Studies at Davidson College, as she presents the 6th Annual W. Brent Burgin Lunch and Learn Lecture! Join us in person or virtually bit.ly/42osaun
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📅Saturday, Aug. 15 | 10am-4pm 🎨Artwork by the late Barbara MorningStar Paul, Allison Knight, Tammy Knight, and Robbins Family Pottery 📍Native American Studies Center | 119 S. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 🎟Free and open to the public!
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📅 Saturday, July 18 | 10am-4pm 🎨 Artwork by Justin Johnson and Jeannie Sanders-Smith 📍 Native American Studies Center | 119 S. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 🎟️ Free and open to the public!
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“In an emotional ceremony that highlighted the resilient spirit of the Catawba Nation, the opening of the introductory Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain was celebrated with a ribbon cutting July 1.” gastongazette.com/story/news…
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