North Carolina Native Mugs
Description: Text design fitting for guys born or leaving in North Carolina who love their native North Carolina state. It can also be given as a Birthday or Christmas gift to your best friend, relative, boyfriend or girlfriend who also loves North Carolina NC state. Design is also fitting in time for Mother's day or Father's day.
Description: Commemorate the 1928-1938 Trail of Tears with a design that honors Cherokee history and Indigenous heritage. This design speaks to the resilience and strength of the Cherokee people during a time of great adversity, a crucial era in Native American and US history. Show your respect for the past while supporting Native American culture and commemorating the Trail of Tears. This design is perfect for anyone interested in history, cultural awareness, or supporting Indigenous rights and a great addition to any collection celebrating remembrance, and the enduring spirit of the Cherokee people.
1928-1938 Trail of Tears - Cherokee History, Indigenous Heritage Mug
by Opalheart42
$13 $18
Description: The Qualla Boundary or The Qualla is territory held as a land trust by the United States government for the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who reside in western North Carolina. The area is part of the large historic Cherokee territory in the Southeast, which extended into eastern Tennessee, western South Carolina, northern Georgia and Alabama. The tribe purchased this land in the 1870s, and it was subsequently placed under federal protective trust; it is not a reservation created by the government. Individuals can buy, own, and sell the land, provided they are enrolled members of the Tribe of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. Their headquarters is located in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Description: The Pink Motel in Cherokee, North Carolina, was a classic piece of roadside Americana, opened in 1957 by local entrepreneur Lois Queen Farthing. After a laundry mix-up at a previous business, she chose pink sheets to easily identify her linens—a decision that soon expanded to the motel’s paint, décor, and ultimately its name. At one point, nearly everything—from matchbooks to soap to toilet paper—was pink, though she later introduced complementary colors. Known for its neon fairy sign and prime location near the Great Smoky Mountains, it became a favorite stop for travelers. Though it closed in 2020, the building still stands, and its restored sign remains a Cherokee landmark.
