Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, Museum Collaborate On New Exhibit

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) is excited to announce a collaboration with the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians for the new exhibit, (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art. This exhibition explores the evolving conversations around landscape and its connection to cultural and national identity over the past two centuries.

Join governing members of the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians for an Indigenous discovery tour through the featured exhibition. This unique opportunity allows attendees to explore Wassamasaw culture, history, and preservation efforts.

Leading the tour are Chief and Tribal Administrator Lisa Collins, Cultural Preservationist Tammy Leach, and Tribal Council Member Joshua Shumak. The first tour took place on July 21st and was a resounding success.

The next tour is scheduled for this upcoming Sunday, July 28th. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served following the tour, providing an opportunity for continued conversation. Generous support for this program is provided by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

As one of nine state-recognized tribes in South Carolina, the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians aims to provide economic enhancement of the Varnertown community, educate members in their history and culture, create opportunities to share arts and culture, preserve the history and traditions of their ancestors, and promote public awareness of the community’s contributions and existence.

For more information about the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians and their mission, visit https://www.wassamasawtribe.com/historical-origin-of-the-tribe/ .

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