Loading Events

Standing Peachtree “Pakanahuili” Forgotten History Event

  • This event has passed.
Date: March 18, 2023
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Standing Peachtree Greenspace
Host: The Trust for Public Land Events

Event details

Learn about the culture, lore, and history before and after the forced removal at the Historic Native American Village, Standing Peachtree, the origin of Atlanta’s famous “Peachtree” trademark. There will also be displays of the subsequent history and an optional short hike along Peachtree Creek to the confluence at the Chattahoochee River, with exciting updates for the vision of the 5-mile Riverwalk Atlanta Park and Greenway.

Presented by AtlantasUpperWestSide.com, with Riverwalk Atlanta, & Georgia Indigenous Diversity Consulting LLC with support from Atlanta City Council Members Mary Norwood and Dustin Hillis

Special Guest Speaker: William Lowe, MBA. Speaker of the Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. With authentic drum and song by the Silver Ridge Singers.

Learn More

Share this:

Related events

along the river

Help Share a New River Connection

Chattahoochee RiverLands Pedestrian Trail Bridge

The City of Smyrna and Trust for Public Land are exploring a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Chattahoochee River. This bridge could improve connections between existing and planned trail systems in Smyrna and Atlanta while creating new opportunities for recreation, mobility, and access to the river. Share your input on project priorities, potential uses, and how this connection could serve the community.