Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In
Cherokee Nation will still commemorate the loss of Rogers and Post on Aug. 15, the anniversary of the tragic crash, through remarks made on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch Facebook page.
Act of Union
A special exhibit, “Act of Union,” explores this pivotal moment in Cherokee history, highlighting the resilience, leadership and determination that helped reunify the Cherokee people.
Ours To Tell: Cherokee Stories
Storytelling for children and adults towards every learning style — visual, reading/writing, auditory and kinesthetic — is “Ours To Tell.”
Bringing Our Story Home: The Repatriation of the Cherokee Advocate Printing Press
The Cherokee Advocate newspaper’s printing press was shut down in 1906, sold, and lost to the Cherokee Nation for more than 100 years. A new exhibit explores the press’s role in witnessing history and its 2024 repatriation to the Cherokee Nation. The exhibit will be on display at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, from July 29, 2025, through July 11, 2026.
Traditional Games
Learn traditional Cherokee games! These events are free and open to the public and offer a fun, engaging way for all ages to connect with Cherokee traditions and culture. Celebrate Cherokee tradition with play!
Stories on the Square
Outdoor storytelling returns to downtown Tahlequah each Wednesday in June! “Stories on the Square” has stories, arts & crafts every week.
Since the First Fire: The Living Legacy of Cherokee Art
Since Cherokee people first told the story of the Water Spider who delivered the gift of fire in a vessel of her own invention, art has carried the soul of Cherokee culture. A new exhibit, “Since the First Fire: The Living Legacy of Cherokee Art,” explores the endurance of Cherokee artistic creation and features multiple […]
Traditional Games
Learn traditional Cherokee games! These events are free and open to the public and offer a fun, engaging way for all ages to connect with Cherokee traditions and culture. Celebrate Cherokee tradition with play!
Tonia Hogner Weavel: Threads of Tradition
Imagination and tradition come to life in the textile work of Cherokee National Treasure Tonia Hogner Weavel. A new exhibit highlights Tonia’s decades-long career in traditional Cherokee clothing and contemporary cultural fashion. Visitors will see examples of her dressmaking and vast repertoire of artisan skills. “Tonia Hogner Weavel: Threads of Tradition” will be on display […]
Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market
Join us for a Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market along the Cherokee Cultural Pathway, featuring Cherokee artists, live music and fresh flowers from our florist cart. Sweet treats from a local cookie vendor and fresh lemonade will also be available to purchase.