Native Peoplesof

South CarolinaThe First South Carolinians

Tribes In South Carolina

• Up Country: Keowees, Cherokees, Catawbas, Saludas

• Midlands: Congarees, Savannahs, Waterees, Waxhaws, Cherawa, Peedees, Santees, Westoes

• Low Country: Waccamaws, Seewees, Wandos, Etiwans, Kiawahs, Eidstos, Combahees, Yamasees, Wimbees

Location of Tribes in South Carolina

Map by SCIway

Homes

• Up Country: Rectangular with logs and branches covered with clay

• Low Country: Circular with bent poles covered with bark or moss

Government

• Council• Representatives• Vote• Chief• Clans

Description

• Tall and healthy• Reddish brown skin• Long black hair• Flattened heads –

cradle board• Clothing: hides,

skins, Spanish moss, cloth

Food

• Hunt: Small and large game (animals)

• Fish• Grew: Maize,

beans, peas, squash

• Gather: Fruits, nuts

Culture

• Fun: Games, contest

• Music: drums, rattles

• Pottery: Cooking, containers

• Basketry: Containers

Cherokee Alphabet

Artifacts

• Things left by the First South Carolinians

• Items found include arrowheads, spearheads, pottery

• Artifacts have been found all over the state

• Museums have artifacts on display

Legends/Place Names

• Issaqueena Falls named for Indian girl who fell over the falls

• Table Rock said to be where a great Indian chief ate

Credits

• All photos are from the Library of Congress and American Memory Collection unless otherwise noted.

• Information from At Home In South Carolina.