Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey
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The Cherokee games stickball, marbles and chunkey will be deomonstrated for the public. These games will be competitive with cash prizes. Sat 10am. Handicap Accessible.
Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey
Phone : 888-999-6007 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : education@cherokeeheritage.org
Web: www.cherokeeheritage.org
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