Many people don’t realize how closely the work in the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) ties into who we are as Poarch Creek people.
Their mission goes beyond preserving artifacts or old buildings; it’s about protecting our identity, reinforcing our sovereignty, and ensuring our story continues to be told by us.
Did you know?
Under Title 39 of the Tribal Code, the THPD upholds and enforces the Tribe’s preservation laws. Their department identifies and protects cultural sites, oversees archaeological projects, cares for ancestral remains and historical items, and documents the stories of our elders through the Oral History Project.
They work with Tribal departments, federal agencies, and other Native nations to safeguard the physical, historical, and cultural landscape of our people. Every site, every artifact, and every story represents a piece of who we are, and they treat each with the respect it deserves.
Did you know?
This work isn’t the THPD alone. Protecting our heritage is a shared responsibility. They invite every Poarch Creek Tribal Citizen to help identify and preserve places, history, and items that need protection…