| Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rededication Ceremony September 2, 2009 |
Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer was an American Cherokee potter. Swimmer's career focused on traditional Cherokee pottery, and she worked to determine the name and function of these vessels. She was recognized in North Carolina for her contributions to the state's artistic and mountain heritage, and in 2018 she was named a Beloved Woman by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.