FUN FACTS
This river is believed to be named after the Lumbee People because it runs primarily through Robeson County. The name of this river is?
Does anyone know what is was originally named?
In 1809, the North Carolina legislature renamed it the Lumber River to reflect the thriving lumber industry where logs floated downstream to South Carolina.
It's original name was "Drowning Creek"
What is a famous battle that took place on January 18,1958? Also Where was it? and What was the result of that same battle?
The Battle of Hayes Pond, Our people ran the KKK out of Maxton, NC
Where would you consider out "Lumbee Headquarters" and what do we call it?
Tribal Building/Turtle Building
What else takes place during the week of the 4th of July?
Lumbee Homecoming
How many Federally Reconized Native American Tribes are there?
575 Now including us, The Lumbee Tribe.
In Elders room, we've made bundles of Prayer ties. Does anyone know what the meaning of them are?
Small, sacred bundles, typically containing tobacco wrapped in cloth.
They are used to send prayers for healing, protection, guidance, or to honor ancestors.
Where do we have a our Spring Moon Powwow?
The Cultural Center/ Strike at the Wind.
Who is our Tribal Chairman?
John Lowery
Whats the largest Native American tribe east of the Missippi River?
The Lumbee Tribe of North Caroliona
What orgin does the Lumbee People come from?
The ancestors of the Lumbee are decendents from Siouan, Algonquian, and Iroquoian-speaking tribes (including the Cheraw) who moved to the swampy areas of the Lumber River (formerly Drowning Creek) for safety from colonization in the 1700s.
What was the Name of the first college in Pembroke, NC? Also, Why was it built?
Coratan Normal School, the school was built by Native American for Native Americans to become Educators.
Name at least 4 Native American dances...
Fancy Dance
Jingle Dance
Traditonal Dance
Grass Dance
Henry Berry Lowry wasn't alone during all the hiding and fighting, What name was given to them?
hint ***The answer is in the name***
The Lowry Gang.
In most of our Lumbee ambassadors wear traditional regailias. Does anyone know what the symbol in the middle of the dress is called? and where did it come from?
***bonus points if you can tell me who made the famous patchwork quilt at old main***
PINECONE PATCHWORK. The Lumbee pinecone patchwork quilt is a symbol of unity, storytelling and cultural survival. Discover the meaning behind its patterns and the traditions that have passed from generation to generation in Robeson County.
Maggie Lowry.... Henry Berry's Daughter.
Most Native Americans that didn't live on the east coast mostly lived in TeePee's, we did not. Does anyone know what kind of homes our ancestors live in and why?
We actuall lived in wigwams. Due to us living so close to the coast and having alot of humidity and high winds, teepee's weren't ideal. The wigwams were round and more areodynamic. They could also be big enough to fit 200 adults comfortably.
The Famous Lumbee song "Proud to be a Lumbee Indian" was written by who?
The famous Willie French Lowry
Name at least 4 Famous members of the Lumbee Tribe...
Gene Locklear- Major League Baseball Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees from 1973 to 1977
Julian T. Pierce- Civil rights activist and lawyer who would have been the first Native American Superior Court Judge in North Carolina
Kelvin Sampson- Head Coach at Houston
Chandler Brayboy- NFl Jaguars
What was the date that the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina became the 575th Federally Reconized tribe of NC?
December 18, 2025
At the Old Main, there is a shotgun in a case that belonged to Henry Berry Lowry. Does anyone remember how we obtained it?
During hiding Henry was shot by law enforcement, the hospital wasn't a option so. he found a white doctor in fayettiville that would take a gun in exchange for medicine. The doctor passed the gun down and his great grandson returned the gun to to rightful people. The Lumbee Tribe.
Name me the 2025-2026 Miss Lumbee Court...
MISS
TEEN
JR.
LITTLE
Taylor Davis
Keely Deal
Kendall Locklear
Jadyn Herndon