SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM

VONORE, TN

Rock eroded by water at the edge of Fort Loudoun Lake, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA Also on Wikimedia Commons: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rock_Eroded_by_Water_-_Lenoir_City,_Tennessee_-_August_3,_2014.jpg" rel="noreferrer nofollow">commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rock_Eroded_by_Water_-_Le...</a>
Rock eroded by water at the edge of Fort Loudoun Lake, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA Credit: davidratledge

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is a historical museum located in Vonore, Tennessee. It was established in 1986 to honor and celebrate Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith who invented the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language. The museum is situated on a 200-acre site that overlooks the Tellico Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The museum features several exhibits that showcase the life and achievements of Sequoyah. Visitors can learn about his childhood, his work as a silversmith, and his efforts to create the Cherokee syllabary. The museum also includes a replica of Sequoyah's cabin, which he built on this site in the early 19th century.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers various programs and events throughout the year. These include cultural demonstrations, storytelling sessions, and traditional music performances. Visitors can also explore the museum's outdoor grounds, which include nature trails, picnic areas, and a historic farmstead.

Overall, the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Cherokee history and culture. It provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Native American history.

SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VONORE TN. US MID #8404700032

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Rock eroded by water at the edge of Fort Loudoun Lake, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA Also on Wikimedia Commons: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rock_Eroded_by_Water_-_Lenoir_City,_Tennessee_-_August_3,_2014.jpg" rel="noreferrer nofollow">commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rock_Eroded_by_Water_-_Le...</a>
A cache of nuts in a hole in the trunk of a tree, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA Also on Wikimedia Commons: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nuts_in_a_Tree_Trunk_-_Lenoir_City_Park,_Lenoir_City,_Tennessee_-_August_3,_2014.jpg" rel="noreferrer nofollow">commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nuts_in_a_Tree_Trunk_-_Le...</a>
Smoky Mountain Music History Mural A large mural depicting the history of music in the Smoky Mountains is painted on the brick side wall of Blue Tick Tavern in downtown Maryville, Tennessee. Artist – Henrietta Foy; Muralists – Walt Fieldsa and Katie Gamble.
Picnic table and charcoal grill, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA
Boats on Fort Loudoun Lake, Lenoir City Park, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA
Warning Dangerous Waters sign, Fort Loudoun Dam, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA
Warning Dangerous Waters sign, Fort Loudoun Dam, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA
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Fall Colors Reflecting in Chilhowee Lake in Chilhowee, Tennessee
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Historic Jail in Tellico Plains, TN More at <a href="http://www.CiroFineArts.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.CiroFineArts.com</a> and <a href="http://www.PeterCiroPhotography.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.PeterCiroPhotography.com</a>

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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
576 HIGHWAY 360
VONORE
TN
37885

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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404700032
Name SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.579897, -84.215328
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 123
US Census Tract: 925000
US Census Block: 1087