Join us for the Great Trading Path Journey on Saturday January 17th, 2026

**1/12 UPDATE** Out of an abundance of caution and respect for horse health, we have decided to postpone the horse component of the event due to the confirmed EHV-1 case in the region.

Instead, we will host a car caravan-style journey along portions of the Great Trading Path in Hillsborough & Mebane, including ceremony, storytelling and cultural teach-ins at historic and sacred sites.

Lunch will be provided!

*Locations and schedule of events shared upon registration

This day-long community event honors one of North Carolina's oldest Indigenous trade routes, the historic Occaneechi Path, designated as a World Monument last year.

Together we will honor the Great Trading Path Trail, and celebrate Indigenous resilience, community healing, and cultural preservation efforts in North Carolina.

Learn more about the Great Trading Path and the World Monuments Watch

Designated as part of the 2025 World Monuments Watch, the Great Trading Path is recognized globally as a cultural treasure and symbol of Indigenous resilience.

Preserving this route is essential for safeguarding ancestral connections, honoring sacred traditions, and ensuring that future generations inherit both the memory and meaning of this landscape.

To learn more:

• Explore the Path's World Monument page
• Visit 7directionsofservice.com/great-trading-path
• Watch The Great Trading Path Video