This episode examines the history of the Creek Confederacy, from their Mississippian roots to the challenges of settler expansion and internal strife. Key figures like Chief William McIntosh and pivotal events such as the Red Stick War and the Treaty of Indian Springs are discussed, highlighting themes of betrayal, unity, and resilience. The episode concludes with reflections on cultural preservation and how Creek oral traditions continue to honor their heritage.
About the podcast
This is not just the story of removalâit is the origin story of a region reborn in conflict, commerce, and change. It is a tale of survival, of river spirits and red clay, of cultures clashing and blending in the crucible of history. And it set the stage for what would come next: pioneers, counties, and a new chapter written not in tribal treaties, but in state charters and settlersâ hands, and culminating in the darkest chapter in history - the American Civil War.