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Visit the Seminole Tribe of Florida! Culture, History, Adventure! Learn about our ancient culture and history at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.

Experience Seminole Native Culture, Adventure and Untamed Beauty in the land of the Unconquered Seminole Indians. Have a family fun adventure at Billie Swamp Safari. Watch Alligator wrestling at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village. Stay over night at the Big Cypress Campground and Resort. Visit our website for upcoming Tribal Festivals and exciting Rodeos. Bring the family and lose yourself in an oasis of natural beauty on your next vacation!

01/17/2025

✨ Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow is just around the corner—only two weeks away! ✨
📅 Next Week: Get the inside scoop on this year’s event schedule, special guests, and more!
🎥 Jan 27th: Check out our blog for an exclusive feature on the Native Reel Cinema Festival.
Stay connected by following us for the latest updates, last-minute additions, and event news. 🛑 Don’t miss a thing!

More info at: https://semtribefair.com/

01/16/2025

Join us for the Indigenous Arts and Music Festival from February 6th-8th at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. This free event will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our people, honoring the wisdom and legacy of our elders.

Enjoy live performances from incredible artists including John Anderson, Indigenous, The Osceola Brothers, and many more! The festival will feature captivating music, art, and storytelling, all rooted in the traditions of our ancestors. With plenty of arts, crafts, and food vendors for you to enjoy!

Call your Rez Ride, and get over to IAMF!

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01/15/2025

Today on the blog, learn about the enduring impact of Seminole artist Noah Billie.

Here, Noah Billie stands with one of his paintings depicting the Seminole War period. The image appeared in a January 2000 edition of the Seminole Tribune, in an article honoring the artist’s life and legacy.

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/honoring-an-enduring-legacy-spotlight-on-noah-billie/

01/13/2025

Bold. Graphic. Unforgettable. These are just a few words to describe the extraordinary work of the late Noah Billie.
A prolific painter and Vietnam veteran, Billie is celebrated as one of the most iconic Seminole artists. His powerful pieces reflect Seminole culture, military history, and his own service in Vietnam.
This Wednesday, join us in honoring Noah Billie's legacy as we spotlight his remarkable artistry and the profound stories woven into his work!
Here, you can see museum visitors at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota on March. 18, 2023 viewing a selection of Billie’s paintings. The pieces were loaned by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and were included in the exhibition “Reclaiming Home: Contemporary Seminole Art.” Image taken by Beverly Bidney, via the Seminole Tribune.

01/10/2025

Our 2025 Festival Season Round-up is live on the blog! Check out this week’s post for all the details you need to know to plan for these exciting events.

Want more? Don’t worry. We will be sharing even more details about each event throughout the month and into February.

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/festival-fever-experience-the-magic-of-3-cant-miss-seminole-events/

01/06/2025

2025 is here, and you know what that means… Festival Season is just around the corner! 🎶✨

In just 25 days, Tribal Fair kicks off an exciting lineup of events running through February. Have you started planning yet?

Join us this Friday for a Festival Season Round-up, where we’ll share all the details on:

🌟 Tribal Fair: January 31st - February 2nd
🎨 Indigenous Arts & Music Festival: February 6th - 8th
🎉 Brighton Field Day: February 13th – 16th

Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars! 🗓️

Here, Everett Osceola performs an alligator show at the 50th Anniversary Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow in 2023. Photographed by Ralph Notaro.

01/03/2025

✨🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉✨

Florida Seminole Tourism wishes you a fantastic start to the new year! We hope your holiday season was filled with joy and we are excited to embark on another year of sharing Seminole history, cultural experiences, and must-see events with you. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable together! 🌟

Here, you can see a holiday card, sent in December 18, 1951, from Curtis Osceola to Robert Peyinghaus. (ATTK Museum, 2021.21.25)

12/23/2024

🎄 Happy Holidays from Florida Seminole Tourism! 🎉
We're taking a short break over the next few weeks to celebrate, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and happiness.
✨ We can’t wait to see you in the new year!

Here, Reverend Willie King stands at a lectern next to a Christmas tree and boxes of fruit on the Brighton Reservation, Christmas 1952. Seminole children sit in front of the fruit. (2007.117.64, ATTK Museum)

12/20/2024

🎄✨ Today’s the day! Join us for a special Christmas Edition of Seminole Snapshots and take a festive look back at Seminole Christmases past. Celebrate the season with these nostalgic memories—perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit! Don’t miss out, link below!

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/dashing-through-time-the-magic-of-past-seminole-christmases/

Here, you can see a group of children holding paper Christmas stockings and wrapped gifts in 1963, most likely at the Brighton Indian Day School. Left to right in the back row are unidentified, Aaron Billie, Diane Snow, David Snow, and Scotty Baxley. Left to right in the front row are unidentified, Cathy Madrigal, Debbie Madrigal, Gloria Wilson, and Mary Alice Smith (2009.34.1892, ATTK Museum)

12/18/2024

✨ Discover the gems of the -Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum with their new social media series, “Into the Vault.”

This month, they’re featuring a stunning painting by acclaimed Seminole artist Noah Billie. 🎨
Follow along to explore the Museum’s collection of over 200,000 historic and cultural objects and uncover more incredible stories. Don’t miss out—check their socials and stay tuned for next month’s feature! 🔍

12/16/2024

Christmas is just around the corner! 🎄✨ Join us this Friday for a very special Seminole Snapshots: Christmas Edition! Take a festive journey through Seminole Christmases past and enjoy a nostalgic peek at holiday memories. Don’t miss this perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! 🎅📸

Here, Alice Micco paints a Christmas present in 1939. (2009.34.118, ATTK Museum)

12/13/2024

Join us on the blog as we explore the Dade Battle of 1835—a pivotal moment in Seminole history. This conflict marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War and highlighted the Seminole’s fierce resistance to removal from Florida. Don’t miss this powerful look back at a defining chapter in history. 🔎✨

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/1835s-deadly-december-the-story-of-the-dade-massacre/

Here, you can see a postcard depicting the "The Dade Massacre" by Ken Hughs. The postcard, printed in 1974, was based on an original oil by Ken Hughs in the collection of the Historical Association of Southern Florida. (2014.6.2, ATTK Museum)

12/11/2024

🎄✨ Ho-Ho-Hurry to Big Cypress this Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th, for the annual Big Cypress Holiday Market! 🎁

Cross off your gift list while supporting authentic Native art and artists. Plus, enjoy FREE admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum!

Don’t miss out on holiday cheer and unique finds. 🌟

12/10/2024

Last Christmas, we reflected on the Battle of Okeechobee, a powerful example of the Seminole’s fight for survival on Christmas Day 1837. This year, we’re stepping back two years earlier to December 28, 1835—a day that marked the Dade Battle and sparked the flames of the Second Seminole War. Join us this Friday as we look at the events that set the stage for this historic battle and highlight the Seminole’s fierce resistance to removal from Florida.

Here, you can see a historic map of the Florida peninsula given to the Clewiston Museum by Claudia Wilson. She was a nurse in the Clewiston area who worked for the Seminole Tribe during the 1960's and 1970's. Featured on the map are a number of historic sites, including the Dade Battlefield, (1835), Okeechobee Battlefield Site (1837), Ft. Brooke, Ft. King, and Ft. Marion. (2018.21.753, ATTK Museum).

12/06/2024

Today on the blog we’re spotlighting powerful student exhibits from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum archives. Created by Ahfachkee School and PECS students, these heartfelt installations showcase incredible young talent. Don’t miss it!

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/student-exhibits-spotlight-community-spirit/

Want to experience one yourself? Stop by the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum today to see the latest student installation in the Mosaic Gallery - Miniature Marvels Masterpieces Reimagined.

12/04/2024

Back in August, we explored the lasting impact of the Red Barn and its role in the evolving Seminole cattle industry. Now, the STOF-THPO team has unveiled a brand-new StoryMap that dives even deeper into this fascinating chapter of Seminole history. Discover more about this iconic structure and get an inside look at the meticulous efforts to stabilize, protect, and preserve it. Link below!

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a508d6350c5145ddb39f1c55b34941b4

12/03/2024

Welcome back! We hope your holiday was fantastic! 🎉 This Friday, we’re diving into something truly special. Over the years, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, in partnership with the Ahfachkee School and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS), has proudly showcased student exhibits in their gallery spaces.
Join us as we revisit some of the most powerful and heartfelt student installations from recent installations. These displays are not just art—they tell stories, evoke emotion, and highlight the incredible creativity of young minds. Don’t miss this unique journey through our exhibit archives!
“Home is Where the Heart is” was on display at the museum in summer 2022, photo by Beverly Bidney.

11/25/2024

Florida Seminole Tourism wishes you a happy and healthy holiday week! This week, we're stepping away from the blog to spend quality time with our families and loved ones. But Friday November 29th is Native American Heritage Day! As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we invite you to take a moment to honor, uplift, and support Indigenous voices and communities.
Need inspiration? Dive into our NAHM post from 2022 and find 8 ways you can respectfully engage and support Native peoples during Native American Heritage Month and beyond. Click the link below to learn more!

https://floridaseminoletourism.com/native-american-heritage-month/

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Welcome to Seminole Big Cypress Reservation – A Top Florida Everglades Destination

Nestled deep in the heart of the scenic Florida Everglades, Seminole Big Cypress Reservation is located about one-hour west of Fort Lauderdale. Our Florida Everglades destination is owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Visitors enjoy the natural splendor of Florida Everglades while you relax under an authentic chickee hut or get immersed in the rich culture of the the Seminole Tribe. Be our guest to top Everglades attractions including Billie Swamp Safari, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, and Big Cypress RV Resort & Campground.