About the Creek Freedmen

The Creek Freedmen are the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved by members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and later became tribal citizens by treaty after the Civil War. In 1866, a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation granted full citizenship rights to these formerly enslaved people.

Despite their historic contributions and legal rights, Creek Freedmen have faced exclusion and disenfranchisement in modern times, particularly concerning tribal citizenship. This page is dedicated to educating the public on who the Creek Freedmen are, the treaties that shaped their history, and the ongoing struggles they face for recognition.