Dedication of The Keith Cabin - Holmes County, FL - Dec. 19th

Looking almost surreal in this scene of friends and neighbors gathered to honor and dedicate its restoration, the Keith Cabin once again radiates the tranquil energy and vitality as it surely did more than 100 years ago. The historical marker tells the stories of Tom Keith, his achievements and prominent role in this rural community.

We have not heard so much about his wives, the women who stood with him, bore and raised his children, and made this cabin a home. Each of the women in their time contributed much and deserve every respect. Perdido Bay Tribe  especially honors the woman we know only as Clyde, a lovely young Creek woman who became Tom's second wife and raised a large family in this cabin. Today we know their descendants as the Sconiers Clan who honor the traditions of both their Scottish and American Indian heritage.

                                                 Photo by Teryn Dixon

The union of Tom and Clyde represents the peaceful coexistence of Native Peoples and Settlers to the Southeast that has been largely forgotten - crowded out of the history books by stories of war, struggle and the ultimate removal of most Indians from their homeland.  The descendants of Tom and Clyde Keith represent the blended heritage of thousands of others across the Southeast who share a love of their Creek Indian ancestry, and long to learn and honor equally this part of their heritage.

 Clyde Keith - With thanks to the Keith Cabin Foundation

This is a photo journal of PBT's participation and fond experiences:

The Dedication

    The Celebration

                                              Jonny Lipford                                                          Lynda Smith & Jonny Lipford

PBT Dancers and Drummers

               Cedar Bear & Autumn Star                                                          

Pat Easterwood Robert Johns Betty Duncan Sandy & Bobby DuBose                            Bluegrass Band

Amanda Barnhill & Stephen Dubose

           Van Dixon   Micco Bearheart  Edna Dixon         Bearheart   Jonny Lipford  Edna Dixon   Van Dixon  Robert Johns      

                 Sandra Lee, Van Dixon & Stan Cartwright                                           Steve Duncan and Micco Bearheart

Micco Bobby Johns Bearheart & PBT's Beloved Elder, Reba Sconiers enjoy her Great Granddaughter, Keira

   Bearmobile Visits Veteran's Hospital - November 19

  Georgia Presentations to School Students and Cub Scouts

November 10

Stan Cartwright shared his Creek Indian Heritage with more than 100 students and teachers

at the Waynesville Elementary School in Brantley County, GA.

November 23

 1st and 2nd Grades at the Flint River Academy, Woodbury, Georgia

Stan Cartwright & Rocky Cartwright with friends, Bill Caldwell and Larry Elliott

                 Leanna Jones, Olivia McInvale &

             Caroline Cartwright (Stan's granddaughter)

November 5 - PBT Members Guests at Florida State

Natural Resources Conservation Service Annual Meeting

St. George Island, FL

Charles Allen, Vice Chief Robert Johns and Pat Easterwood

Speak about the cultural and environmental projects of Perdido Bay Tribe

Pat, Sandra and Cindy treat the children at the Montessori School, Pensacola October 29, 2009