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Robeson County Courthouse
A cornerstone of justice and Lumbee history since 1900.
The
Dark Water Trail
A self-guided Lumbee heritage audio tour
Follow the river. Hear the story.
575Seven places across Lumberton, Pembroke, and Maxton. One living story, explored at your own pace.
Seven places
One living Lumbee story
The opening trail connects seven places across Lumberton, Pembroke, and Maxton—using authentic location photography and a route grounded in the public addresses for each stop.
Lumbee Tribal Headquarters
Home to the Lumbee—the heart and center of culture and community.
Henry Berry Lowrie Marker
Remembering a Lumbee leader who stood for justice and dignity.
UNC Pembroke
A legacy of learning on Lumbee land.
Museum at Old Main
Preserving Lumbee heritage and stories for future generations.
Croatan Normal School Marker
Honoring education and the forerunner of UNC Pembroke.
Battle of Hayes Pond Marker
The Lumbee stood strong for justice and peace in 1958.
Heritage trail route
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Stops are plotted from current public addresses and North Carolina historical marker records. Richard’s on-site verification remains the final source for tour pins. Open the reference route ↗
Featured stops
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Robeson County Courthouse
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Lumbee Tribal Headquarters
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Henry Berry Lowrie Historical Marker
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Museum of the Southeast American Indian
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Croatan Normal School Historical Marker
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Battle of Hayes Pond Historical Marker
Meet the people, places, and stories of the Lumbee homeland through location-based storytelling and local voices.