The Navajo tribe integrated peaches into daily life, using them for trade in exchange for essentials like meat, sheep, and baskets.
In 1849, the Gold Rush disrupted their lives as the government aimed to relocate them. Despite resistance, the Navajo sought refuge in caves, mountains, and crevices. The government, determined to coax them out, burned their sacred peach orchards to the ground.

The tragic “Long Walk” followed, spanning 300 miles, during which the Navajo carried their remaining peach seeds with the hopes to regrow their orchards. Today, Navajo peaches symbolize resilience and legacy, portrayed in this painting that captures their enduring story.