Gain an appreciation for Cherokee heirloom crops — native plants that are central to medicine, food, and crafts — and Cherokee symbols. Discover dozens of our heirloom plants and their cultural significance during a guided tour of the of the new Wilma P. Mankiller Cherokee Capitol Park. Explore the park, which includes a playground, amphitheater, basketball court, walking paths, a dog park, a water feature and a garden dedicated to heirloom and traditional medicinal plants. The plants presented during the tour represent centuries of Cherokee cultural and agricultural traditions.
