Chikee or Chickee ("house" in the Creek and Mikasuki languages spoken by the Seminoles and Miccosukees) is a shelter supported by posts, with a raised floor, a thatched roof and open …

Feb 21, 2025 · A chickee “is the open-sided, thatched-roofed Seminole dwelling made from palmetto and cypress trees” (Dilley 10). While they may seem like merely structures, chickees …

Sweetwater Chickee wilderness campsite in Everglades National Park . NPS / Jane Gamble. Plan Your Wilderness Trip. Wilderness permits are required for all overnight camping in the …

Each home was called a chickee. The Seminole Chickees - sounds like a rock group, doesn't it. But they were very well built homes. They had to be, to survive hurricanes, sleeting rain, and …

Due to the efficiency and visual charm of the Seminole chickee, they can be seen all over South Florida, from poolside cabanas to unique camping experiences. A well made chickee structure …

"Chickee" is the word Seminoles use for "house." The first Seminoles to live in North Florida are known to have constructed log cabin-type homes, some two stories tall, with sleeping quarters …

A chickee is a shelter constructed from logs and a steep roof. It is supported by posts, with a raised floor, a thatched roof, and open sides. The traditional chickee was constructed using …

Seminole Indian Tribes living in Northern Florida had been well known for having built these log cabin-style structures or homes they called chickees. The chickee style hut was constructed …

Feb 21, 2025 · This week, we highlight the top 5 off-reservation chickees you and your family can visit this summer. Not only can you beat the heat under the breezy open sides, but you can …

The Seminole Chickee was constructed in May of 2009 by James Billie, former Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, as a tribute to the history of Seminoles people in this area and their …