On September 16th, 2023 the Grand Opera House came alive as the Indigo Girls and special guest Jontavious Willis took the stage in support of Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative. Their powerful performances and shared passion for indigenous and environmental causes made for an unforgettable evening of music and purpose.

The 31st annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, will be held on September 13-14, 2025.

This FREE family-friendly event, led by our partner organization, the Ocmulgee Mounds Association, celebrates Southeastern Native American cultures with traditional dance, crafts, storytelling, and educational programs.

Don't miss this incredible homecoming event honoring the Muscogee people and their ancestral homeland.

From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee is an exhibition series held at the McEachern Art Center honoring Muscogee (Creek) artists and their cultural heritage. The event showcases artists across various mediums, celebrating the rich traditions and contemporary perspectives of the Muscogee people.

Past exhibitions have featured renowned artists like Randy Kemp, Bobby C. Martin, Johnnie Diacon, Jamie Creek-Bennett, and Kenneth Johnson.

The Fire Starters Film Festival celebrates Indigenous filmmakers offering a unique platform to explore contemporary Native culture. Held annually in downtown Macon, the festival partners with the Macon Film Festival to highlight powerful Indigenous voices and stories.

Over the past two years, the festival has featured impactful works from directors like Sterlin Harjo (This May Be the Last Time), Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest), and Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge (Red Fever).