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The Eyewitness Accounts of the Eno and Related Indians

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 It is generally believed that four main nations of Indians once lived in North Carolina. The Cherokee lived in the mountains; the Sioux in the piedmont; the Algonquin on the coast; and the Tuscarora, of Iroquois stock from the north, came and went as hunters and marauders. For some 200 […]

The Eyewitness Accounts of the Eno and Related Indians

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

1654: First Mention of the Eno Indians

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 This complicated narrative, written when Raleigh’s fort was still standing at Roanoke, shows how the English bargained sharply with the coastal Indians for three great rivers and explains their fear of inland Carolina. In September last, a young man, a trader for beavers, being bound out to the adjacent parts […]

1654: First Mention of the Eno Indians

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

1670: First Encounter with the Eno

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 John Lederer has been called a “travel-liar,” but it is nonetheless likely that he journeyed down the Trading Path and met with the Occaneechi, Eno and Shocco Indians. He was commissioned by Gov. Berkeley to find a trade route to the Orient; instead he found a lucre : ve path […]

1670: First Encounter with the Eno

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

1673: Second Exploration

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 This narrative about Needham and Arthur, transposed through the wooly mind Abraham Wood, indicates that the white traders had moved on to the Indian Trading Path and that Eno Town was a familiar stopping place along the route. It shows also the increasing hostility of the Occaneechi as they sensed […]

1673: Second Exploration

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

1676: Bacon’s Massacre

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 Elizabeth Duke, Mistress Bacon, was one of the first Dukes to come to America. Tormented by the Indians, her husband Nathaniel Bacon, with a posse of planters, took the law into his own hands. He chased the offending Indians onto the Occaneechi Islands, massacred them there, then turned treacherously on […]

1676: Bacon’s Massacre

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

1733: Meeting with Shacco Will

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 Many have identified Byrd’s Shacco-Will, a guide, with Eno Will, Lawson’s guide, and have pointed to this incident as symbolic of the demise of the noble savage and of the Siouan tribes. … we sent for’an old Indian called Shacco-Will, living about seven miles off, who reckoned himself seventy-eight years […]

1733: Meeting with Shacco Will

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

An Occaneechi Tale

September 12, 2022 by Eno River Association

ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 This local story is another of the traces left to us of the Occaneechi on the Eno. Among the members of the tribe was a beautiful maiden, the daughter of the chief. Her name was Ulalee, which means wood thrush. She was fond of birds, and wherever she went she […]

An Occaneechi Tale

Sep 12, 2022 · Eno River Association

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Not only is today the first day of spring, but it' Not only is today the first day of spring, but it's also #WorldFrogDay!! 🐸

Of the 5,000+ frog species that exist on the planet today, North Carolina is home to about 31 species, and the Eno supports many of these! Frogs are important for a variety of reasons -- first, they are key in predator-prey dynamics. Frogs eat tons of insects, including pesky mosquitoes, and they serve as food for birds, snakes, fish, and other wildlife. Frogs also act as bioindicators, which are organisms that can tell you something about the health of a particular ecosystem. Finally, frogs are COOL! They are fascinating components of our natural world and deserve to be celebrated! 

Many frog species are already out and about on the Eno, so be sure to keep an eye (and ear) out for our froggy friends! Swipe through the photos to see some species you might encounter. 
📷 Photo 1: southern leopard frog
📷 Photo 2: upland chorus frog
📷 Photo 3: American toad
📷 Photo 4: green frog

To learn more about native frog species, go to the link in our bio to register for this month's virtual Lunch and Learn, which will dive into the wonderful world of Eno amphibians!
How can you tell the weather’s getting warmer? How can you tell the weather’s getting warmer? 
There’s a spring in people’s step!

Happy #FirstDayofSpring !🌼🌱🐝

Pictured: Yellow lady’s slipper orchid, Cypripedium parviflorum

📸 Christina Schubert
LAST CALL! Craft applications for the Festival for LAST CALL!
Craft applications for the Festival for the Eno are due on March 20! 
To be eligible, artists must reside in the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, or Georgia and be present at the Festival. Prizes will be awarded for the best 2-D, Best 3-D, and Best in Show categories. There is no application fee. Go to the "Festival for the Eno" tab under our linkin bio to apply today!
Pictured: EnoFest regular Senora Richardson Lynch, a contemporary Native American potter and a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe from Warren County, NC.
Photo by: Saralynn Parker
March is the perfect time to visit the historical March is the perfect time to visit the historical Anthony Cole House on the moderate 1.5 mile Buckquarter Creek Trail! While the Cole House is one of the most prominent features on this loop trail, there’s also numerous species of native fish, flora, fauna, birds, and the remnants of an old tobacco barn. If you’re looking for a beautiful spring hike filled with rich, Durham history, this is the perfect spot for you.
Photo by Jay Williams
Although it might look like a dragonfly, this litt Although it might look like a dragonfly, this little critter is actually a damselfly! One easy way to tell the difference between these two insects is by observing their wings when they're perched. When dragonflies land, their wings rest perpendicular to their body, but damselflies have neopterous wings, which means they rest alongside their body or tucked in. Damselflies are carnivorous and enjoy snacking on flying insects, just like their larger counterparts. They can be found in an array of colors like turquoise, blue, green, purple, brown, and gold. Damselflies lay their eggs in aquatic plants, making the Eno River one of their favorite spots to call home. If you're a fan of these cool critters and want to show your support, check out our Creek Critters collection available at the Eno store! Just go to https://shop.enofest.org/collections/critter-collection

Pictured: the American rubyspot (Hetaerina americana) in Eno River State Park, by Fred Myers
Join us at the Confluence Natural Area this Saturd Join us at the Confluence Natural Area this Saturday (March 18th) to celebrate Orange County Creek Week! Come explore the beauty of our local waterways and learn about their importance through three different activities: learning about migratory birds, investigating macroinvertebrates in the river, and catching bugs in the field. Best of all, this event is FREE. 

Sign up for a two-hour block, either 12-2 PM or 1-3 PM. Both time blocks include the same three activities, but you can also just come for part of the time and participate in the activity that interests you most. All are welcome, but activities will be best suited for elementary and middle school-aged kids. We can't wait to see you there!

Register at by clicking "Hike and Program Registration" in our linkin bio.
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