In the 1930’s my great grandfather purchased a virgin forest in northeast Mississippi. Before this land was owned by my great grandfather or any other American, it was cared for by the Chickasaw Nation. The Chickasaws were known for being great hunters and warriors throughout the eastern part of the US and northeastern parts of Mississippi and Alabama. In 1832, the Chickasaw Nation and the United States signed the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek. This treaty resulted in the Chickasaw ceding their land in northern Mississippi.
I remember as a young boy the stories my grandfather would tell me about the Chickasaw Indians as we walked across the land. He would find a piece of flint, hold it in his hands, look at me, and start telling me a story about how the Chickasaws lived here. He would keep me mesmerized for long periods of time about how the Chickasaws were great hunters and warriors, how they made their bows and arrows, and how they cultivated the land. I’m sure he embellished these stories to keep my interest, but I know he admired and respected the Chickasaws by the stories he would tell.
Part of the reason he enjoyed telling these stories had to do with my great great grandmother being a Chickasaw Indian. I am sure this is part of the reason that I have always been fascinated with Native Americans and the love of nature, as I have a small portion of native blood running through my body. He wanted to make sure that this part of our history was never forgotten.
The original land that Warrior Rendezvous Farm Stay is located on has been in the family for five generations. Over the years, parcels of land have been added to the original homestead. I look forward to sharing this beautiful landscape with others as we move forward with Warrior Rendezvous Farm Stay.
