Exhibit: "Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations"

Exhibit Location: Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC

Dates: Through Nov. 25, 2007

Website: http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/emissaries/index.html

Overview:

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations presents two vivid mirror images- Cherokee society in 1762, as seen by a British lieutenant and diarist, Henry Timberlake, and British society of the same period, seen through the eyes of three Cherokee leaders who convinced Timberlake to bring them to Britain to meet King George III. The exhibit includes the items that comprised their daily life- weapons, peace pipes, eyeglasses, uniforms, clothing, tableware and jewelry. Emissaries presents 18th century Cherokee and British life with a fresh sense of discovery that we might have if time travel made our visit possible.

Exhibit is based on the book: "The Memoirs of Lt. Henry Timberlake"

About the book: "This is the first modern scholarly edition of what is considered the most detailed ethnographic account of Cherokee life in the late 18th century. Timberlake's memoirs describe the months he spent living with the Cherokees then escorting a delegation to London to meet King George III. He provides details of daily life, including ceremonies, games, the role of women, the preparation of food, and the creation of weapons, baskets, and pottery. This edition pairs the original text with extensive footnotes and annotiations, a new introduction, index, and more than 100 illustrations, including artifacts, maps, period artwork, and contemporary artwork."