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Trail of Tears Exhibit

Working in conjunction with the National Parks Service, the Cherokee National Museum is proud to permanently house this new exhibit which explores the forced removal of our ancestors from their indigenous territory (SE United States) to “Indian Territory” (present day Oklahoma). Cherokee National Museum Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd. For info call (918) 456-6007 or visit the website. Hours Mon.- Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Ancient Village
An authentic replica of a Cherokee village as it would have existed before European contact. Guided tours every half hour. Witness Cherokee craftspeople reenact the daily activities of our Cherokee ancestors. Demonstrations include ancient cultural practices such as flintknapping, basketry, blowguns, stickball, and Cherokee Marble games. Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd.

Adams Corner Rural Village
This quaint area is a reconstruction of a typical 1890s rural Cherokee community. Souvenirs of this time period are available in the General Store. Heritage Farms is also connected with Adams Corner, and is home to many animals typical of this period. Visitors will see animals whose ancestors also traveled on the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee. Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd.

July 2-Sept.4
Civil War Exhibit
Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, East on Willis Rd. Every Saturday through August, this program allows visitors to the museum a chance to meet, witness demonstrations, and buy directly from traditional Cherokee artisans. This Saturday, Knokovtee Scott shows how to make pink mussel shell jewelry/objects For information call (918) 456-6007 or visit the website.

July 9-Sept 4
Cherokee Allotment Exhibit
Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, East on Willis Rd. For information call (918) 456-6007 or visit the website.

July 14
Cornstalk Shoot Competition and Demonstration sponsored by Gannet Communications Co. Cherokee Heritage Center across from front gate. For information call (918) 456-6007 or visit the website.

July 21
Cherokee Clothing Class
(Ribbon Shirts and Tear Dresses) Sue Miegs Cherokee Heritage Center Atrium HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Rd. For more information, call (918) 456-6007.

July 28
Blowgun Shoot Competition and Demonstration sponsored by Gannet Communications Co. Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Rd. For more information, call (918) 456-6007.

July 28-Sept. 4
Joan Hill Art Show
Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Rd. For more information, call (918) 456-6007