Caddo Mounds historic site to reopen after near destruction from tornado
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – After nearly being destroyed by a tornado in 2019, the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site is holding a reopening event on Saturday.
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Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019 Photos of the aftermath of the tornado at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site in 2019
According to a release, a ribbon cutting will be held for the reopening of the site on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site at 1649 State Highway 21 West.
The reopening will highlight the completion of a $2.5 million visitor center and the restoration of a traditional style grass house, the release said. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, courtesy of the Texas Historical Commission
According to the Texas Historical Commission, more than 1,200 years ago the Indigenous Caddo people built a village and ceremonial center on the site, with three mounds that are “still considered sacred to the Caddo people.”
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At the ribbon cutting event, throughout the day there will also be demonstrations of the culture of the Caddo people, including music from Caddo Nation drummers, singers and artists.
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