Tuscarora Collection

Tuscarora Indian village hut
Interior of a Tuscarora American Indian village hut. The Indian hut betrays nothing pertaining to native Indian culture, being bare apart from a perambulator and double bed. Date: 1876

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

The Aztec king Montezuma II and Tuscarora
Portrait of Montezuma II, Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author, in western clothes

Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving)
959180 Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864)

The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving)
728775 The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tuscarora Indians tracking fugitives, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Tuscaroras capturing colonial surveyors in the Carolinas
Surveyors Lawson and DeGraffenried captured by Native Americans in the Carolinas, 1711. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Beacon on Tuscarora Mountain, Pennsylvania, USA
Beacon on the summit of Tuscarora Mountain, Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: 1930s

NEW YORK: TUSCARORA MASK. False Face mask in the shape of a pig or a bear, made by the Tuscarora tribe of New York

Tuscarora Indian illustration 1859
The natural history of the human species; its typical forms, primaeval distribution, filiations, and migrations

Sweet Grass Gardens Nursery carries several rare or hard-to-find species such as Canadas Prickly Pear, the Iroquois Potato, Buffalo Grass and Sweetgrass

Traditional foods such as berries were gathered by the Iroquois Indians of the Six Nations of the Grand River Reservation, Ohsweken Ontario Canada

SIX NATIONS: STANWIX. Document signed 28 July 1769 by chiefs of the Six Nations in acknowledgement of receipt of ten thousand dollars paid to them by Thomas

HENRY BERRY LOWERY (c1844-c1872). American outlaw. Lowery and his band of guerillas in the swamps of Robeson County, North Carolina. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1872

TRACKING FUGITIVES, 1711. Tuscarora Indians tracking fugitive European colonists in eastern North Carolina at the beginning of the Tuscarora War (1711-1715). Wood engraving, 19th century

TUSCARORA WARRIOR. A Tuscarora on the warpath. Wood engraving, 19th century

SIX NATIONS: MAP, 1771. Map of the country of the Six Nations, created by Guy Johnson for the Province of New York, 1771

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British treaty with members of the Six Nations known as the Iroquois Confederation 1769. Watercolor wash on a woodcut reproduction of the treaty document

Mr. Mountpassin, Tuscarora American Indian Chief
Tuscarora American Indian Chief, Mr. Mountpassin. The Chief is depicted as a model American citizen, with a modern European shirt and tie, smart jacket and short hair

The Chiefs House, Tuscarora Indian Village
This depiction of the American Indian Chiefs house, at Tuscarora, shows how quickly the native Americans were expected to integrate into European style living

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The Tuscarora, a Native American tribe, have left their mark throughout history. From their ancient village huts to encounters with Aztec royalty, the Tuscarora's story is one of resilience and strength. In the late 17th-early 18th century, they were known for their expertise in tracking fugitives, showcasing their exceptional skills. Even during the Civil War era, the Federal fleet at Hampton Roads featured engravings depicting the mighty Tuscarora sloop-of-war. Southampton Water also witnessed its presence as a colored engraving showcased its grandeur. Not only warriors but also protectors of their land, the Tuscaroras captured colonial surveyors in Carolina who encroached upon their territory. Their determination to preserve their heritage can be seen through artifacts like masks shaped like pigs or bears - an intriguing blend of tradition and symbolism. Nature played an essential role in Tuscaroran life too; Beacon on Tuscarora Mountain stood tall as a testament to this connection with Pennsylvania's landscape. The Iroquois Indians' gathering of traditional foods such as berries further emphasized this harmonious relationship between people and nature. In modern times, Sweet Grass Gardens Nursery has become a haven for rare species cherished by plant enthusiasts worldwide – including some hard-to-find varieties associated with the Tuscarora culture. Through illustrations and depictions dating back to 1859, we catch glimpses into the rich cultural heritage that defines these remarkable people. The legacy of the Tuscarora lives on today through various aspects: from historical landmarks to artistic representations and even within our own appreciation for nature's wonders.