Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert’s lecture, “Sehoya: Uncovering the Cherokee Life of Susanna Wickett Ridge,” explores the significant role Susanna Wickett Ridge played in helping the Cherokee people adapt during the late 1700s and early 1800s. While Cherokee male
leaders focused on establishing new political structures to navigate the emerging American nation, women like Susanna preserved traditional Cherokee heritage and ensured their community’s survival. Taylor-Colbert's lecture will provide details of Susanna’s life, which was marked by challenges and contributions that sustained the Cherokee spirit through family, the land, and community action. By highlighting Susanna’s role, the lecture sheds light on the essential contributions of Cherokee women to their people’s resilience and cultural preservation, offering insights relevant to both historical and contemporary discussions.

Learn more at http://berry.presence.io/event/sehoya-uncovering-the-cherokee-life-of-susanna-wickett-ridge