Most of the tribal members live in the valley of the Lumbee River in Robson, Hoke, and Scotland counties of North Carolina. A - The ancestors of the Lumbee tribe are American Indians who have lived in North Carolina and adjoining states for over 12,000 years. The ancestors of the Lumbee are largely Cheraw and related Siouan language speaking Indian people who were known to have lived in areas of what is now Robeson County since European settlers first began to move into the area. Tribal leaders , elders, and oral history of the Lumbee tell of the long history of the tribe. The Lumbee tribe provides a short chronology of Lumbee history and a recommended reading list with publications about the history and culture of the Lumbee tribe.
Most publications provide good information, but some provide false and or misleading information.
The Lumbee tribe has established this website as a means of providing reliable and factual information on the Lumbee tribe. For more information, there is a recommended reading list . There are a number of Internet websites that provide false or misleading information on the Lumbee tribe. We welcome you to visit the Lumbee tribe and attend the major community cultural events held by the tribe. A - About 90 percent of the enrolled members of the Lumbee tribe live in Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties.