Take the ultimate spring break trip this year—a trip back in time. This coming March 19 to March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., travel back in history and have a blast while participating in our Cherokee History Scavenger Hunt! You’ll travel to significant historical locations across Cherokee Nation, each spot posing questions to […]
William Potter Ross was a Cherokee scholar, journalist, merchant, representative and leader who had the distinction of becoming Cherokee Nation Principal Chief twice before Oklahoma statehood, though never by a popular vote of the Cherokee people. This exhibit looks at the life of Ross — a nephew of Principal Chief John Ross — who became […]
Get creative this Spring Break with Make & Take crafts! On March 21, visitors at each Cherokee Nation museum can learn various Cherokee cultural crafts to take home and enjoy. We welcome all ages to come visit our sites and take home a piece of Cherokee Culture. Visit each location and learn a different craft: […]
Come join the festivities on April 20, 2024 at the Saline Courthouse Museum for the first-ever Watercress Fest! Watercress Fest will feature cultural games and art demonstrations, conservation and ethnobotany tours, as well as a pop-up market, native food trucks and live music. The festival will center around the Land & Water Summit focusing on […]
The late Crosslin Smith was a spiritual leader and healer in Cherokee Nation. As the grandson of Cherokee traditionalist Redbird Smith, Crosslin kept “the old ways” burning into the 21st century. Frequently invited to address the Cherokee people at important events, Crosslin led in prayers and teachings, bridging the ancestral past to Cherokee Nation today. […]
Experience the fun and excitement of Native Games and celebrate Cherokee culture with us! This event, held in collaboration with the Cherokee Nation, is a qualifying tournament for the Native Games championship. Visitors can watch seven different competitions in one day: blowgun, chunkey, the cornstalk shoot, the hatchet throw, horseshoes, marbles and the stickball shootout. […]
The Cherokee National History Museum will host beadwork artist Seli Stewart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Stewart, a Cherokee Nation citizen residing in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will showcase her intricate work in flat stitch, brick stitch and peyote stitch. Stewart first practiced beadwork as a form of self-care, and she enjoys […]
Every Wednesday in June, you can watch Cherokee storytellers bring stories to life at the Cherokee National Peace Pavilion in downtown Tahlequah. After each day’s stories, children can participate in a fun craft activity and take home what they make. Stories on The Square is free and open to all ages! June 5: Choogie Kingfisher: […]
A fun-filled day awaits children of all ages at “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories,” with performances throughout the day from celebrated Cherokee storytellers. This event will also feature the world premiere of Cherokee author Traci Sorell’s newest children’s book! 10 AM Opening music and storytelling with Candice Byrd-Boney (All ages) 11 AM World premiere […]
Have fun learning a new game to play on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum! Traditional games like chunkey, stickball, marbles, hatchet throwing and more are led by experts in the culture and history of these games. Watch and take part in exciting traditional games on the grounds of the Cherokee National History […]
Featuring dozens of vintage planes touching down on the grass airstrip along the beautiful grounds of the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, the Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In is one of the largest such events in Oklahoma. Visitors may view the planes up close, talk with the pilots and even enjoy a classic car show […]
Experience and purchase authentic, original handmade artwork from Cherokee artisans at this event during the 72nd annual Cherokee National Holiday. Visit the Cherokee Artisan Marketplace Saturday and Sunday, August 31 – September 1 on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is one of many Holiday events you won’t […]
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