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 […]
“Kindra Swafford: Journey Through the Woods” connects with community and nature in the newest installation at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. The public art display is now open and features 13 large-scale reproductions of Swafford’s work highlighting a commitment to Cherokee language, culture, environmental stewardship and community. “Kindra Swafford: Journey Through the Woods” […]
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. […]
Thanks to countless unknown Cherokee women and men through the ages, Cherokee traditional basketry has endured despite centuries of tragedy, loss and turmoil. Basket weaving is still prolific among Cherokee people who learned their skills from elders knowledgeable in the natural materials and techniques used by our ancestors to build practical, often beautiful, works of […]
The Cherokee people know Ned Christie as a patriot who stood up for tribal sovereignty in the last decades before the allotment of Cherokee lands. Since the late 1800s, others – often non-Cherokees – have told stories of a reckless Indian outlaw who murdered a deputy U.S. Marshal and spread fear far and wide. Using […]
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 […]
Explore the Reunification After Removal In early 1839, Cherokee people began arriving in a new land west of the Mississippi River, but they were not alone. After the long, cold journey of Cherokee Removal, they were met by Cherokees who emigrated prior to the Treaty of New Echota (1835) and those who arrived after its […]
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 […]
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