We Muskogeans are some of the least-known Native peoples in North America, despite the continuing large size of our population. We are not united under a single government but exist as a autonomous communities, each charting its own course. The closest we came to political unity was the old Muskogee Confederacy, which welcomed new peoples and entire communities of displaced peoples into its territory.   Our trade networks extended from the Carolina coast on the east to the Houma in (what is now) Louisiana, and northward into parts of the Appalachian Mountains (which were named from one of our cities, Apalachee). Our diplomatic influence spread even further, when Shawnee Creeks made excursions Northward to the Great Lakes, Newfoundland, and Great Britain. Southward, we had strong ties to Cuba.  We also had relations with the civilizations of Mexico.
    Following the leadership of Micco (or Chief) Bobby Johns Bearheart, the Perdido Bay Tribe of Florida is working hard to prove that Muskogean people will be leaders of the future. They are planning an eco-friendly cultural center that will remind people of the great urban centers that once dominated the region. The Perdido Bay Tribe's architect, Mr. Don Stenstrom, has constructed marvelous models of the planned cultural center. Tribal member and working urban planner Mr. Richard Thornton has visually documented the real history of Muskogean greatness with computer models of astounding beauty, all available online and in a book he has written.  He also doucments their history and religion, noting their ancient monotheism and written language, all conveniently forgotten as the occupying culture celebrates the "primitive" Native America. Consider this: the urban Native southeast supported a large human population along with massive old-growth forests. It was that ecologically sustainable. Truly a model for the human future worldwide.
    Treat yourself to a glimpse of this glorious past and future at the Perdido Bay's own website,
                          http://www.perdidobaytribe.org/alcasalica%20museum.htm