Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Will Rogers Memorial Museum This museum is a celebration of the life and work of Oklahoma’s favorite son and world-famous Cherokee, Will Rogers. Visitors will learn about everything from his Cherokee roots in Indian Territory to his days as a Hollywood actor and famed political speaker. Experience Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. Learn […]
Fort Gibson Historic Site
FreeAdmission Tuesday – Saturday10 AM – 4:30 PM Fort Gibson Historic Site Built in 1824, this Fort Gibson Historic Site served as a staging area for several military expeditions that explored the west and sought peace between the tribes of the region. It was occupied through most of the Indian Removal period, abandoned in 1857, […]
Hunter’s Home
FreeAdmission Tuesday – Saturday10 AM – 4:30 PM Hunter’s Home When Cherokees were forced to leave their homes during the Trail of Tears, George M. Murrell, husband to the niece of Cherokee leader John Ross, chose to move with his wife’s family to Indian Territory. In Park Hill, he established a plantation and built a […]
Cherokee Heritage Center
The Cherokee Heritage Center has been committed to telling the story of the Cherokee people since 1967. Together, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and the Council of the Cherokee Nation enacted the Cherokee Heritage Center Act in 2020, laying the groundwork for the tribe to take ownership of the 44-acre campus. Construction of the new Cherokee Heritage Center is funded through a special dividend from Cherokee Nation Businesses, with completion slated for 2029.
Casinos
Casinos Cherokee Nation Entertainment offers 10 spectacular casinos across northeast Oklahoma, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, the best place to see and be seen in the Tulsa area. With thousands of electronic and table games, a variety of delicious dining options and plenty of live entertainment, you’ll never be bored at Cherokee Casinos! […]
Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch
FreeAdmission Temporarily Closed Holiday HoursDecember 31, 2024Open – 2 PM Holiday ClosuresJanuary 1, 2025 Temporarily Closed Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch The Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch remains closed to the public at this time. The property is currently undergoing improvements essential to the preservation of the historic home and surrounding grounds. This consists of foundation and […]
Cherokee National Peace Pavilion
FreeAdmission Open Daily 24/7Cherokee National Peace Pavilion The Cherokee National Peace Pavilion was built to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the 1843 Cherokee Peace Council. The pavilion is an interpretation of the original open-air log pavilion built by Cherokee Nation in the early 1840s. The original structure and meeting were memorialized by famed painter, John […]
Cherokee Nation Gift Shops
Monday – Saturday9 AM – 5 PM ClosedSaturday, July 4th Cherokee Nation Gift ShopsOur gift shops offer something for everyone. We’re your one-stop shopping location for fine art, books, music and gifts both online and in-person. Jewelry by Cherokee artists and citizens of other federally recognized tribes are a highlight. You can also find an […]
Saline Courthouse Museum
FreeAdmission Tuesday – Saturday10 AM – 4 PM Saline Courthouse Museum Built in 1884, the Saline Courthouse is the only one of nine original Cherokee district courthouses in Cherokee Nation still standing today. Located near Rose, Oklahoma, it sits on 14 rural acres, along with a springhouse and historic cemetery. Though it only served as […]
John Ross Museum
FreeAdmission Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PMJohn Ross Museum John Ross was Principal Chief for more than 30 years, during some of the most critical times in Cherokee history. The John Ross Museum, housed in a former rural school built in 1913, takes visitors on a journey into his life and leadership. View […]