Oconaluftee Indian Village opens for its 2009 season

May 1 Cherokee. Oconaluftee Indian Village opens for its 2009 season. The year is 1759, and it is a time of rapid cultural change, prompted by the influence of the British and their contemporary lifestyle. As a Village guest, you are invited to immerse yourself in Cherokee's past to gain an understanding of how it shaped their rich traditions and culture.