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“Going Home,” Pharr Mounds, Milepost 286, Panel C
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The last of three exhibits, this panel, titled “Going Home” has a large photo of a profile of a modern Chickasaw man, text, and a quotation.
[Text] Like the native peoples who lived near Pharr Mounds, cultures around the world and across time built monuments and lasting memorials. Mounds like these are some of the earliest remaining monuments in North America. Skillfully designed and built, these mounds are a source of wonder and pride. Spiritually enduring, they become the cornerstones of civic and religious ceremonies and rituals. Modern Chickasaw feel a strong bond with Pharr Mounds and consider them sacred. Many return here as part of a pilgrimage to their ancestral homeland. Kirk Perry, Executive Officer for Historic Preservation, Chickasaw Nation said I am astounded by the levels of science, of spirituality, and of community and organization evident in the creation and existence of Pharr Mounds and how it related to the larger region. I am proud of my ancestors. The man’s face is in profile. His brown eyes gaze off into the distance. He wears a light blue shirt with a collar. His hair is wavy, graying on top and around the temples. His face bears the wrinkles of maturity.
There are two other exhibits in the shelter to your left. All of the exhibit panels have a black band across the top. The band contains the National Park Service arrowhead on the right and the words National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior. On the left, the band contains the words Natchez Trace Parkway.
Farther to your right are restrooms, picnic tables, and a routed wood exhibit with more information.
Description
The last of three exhibits, this panel, titled “Going Home” has a large photo of a profile of a modern Chickasaw man, text, and a quotation.
Duration
1 minute, 55 seconds
Credit
NPS
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