Southeast

Seminole

~18,000Creek, Mikasuki, EnglishSince 1700 CE

About the Seminole People

The Seminole emerged as a distinct people in Florida, welcoming escaped slaves and other refugees. They are the only tribe never to sign a peace treaty with the United States, earning them the name 'The Unconquered.'

Cultural Traditions

Green Corn Dance

Patchwork Clothing

Chickee Building

Alligator Wrestling

Historical Timeline

1817

First Seminole War begins

1835

Second Seminole War—Osceola leads resistance

1957

Seminole Tribe of Florida federally recognized