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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

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.

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.

June 16
"Cherokee Artist Summer Showcase"
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

June 4-30
Cherokee Chiefs Exhibit
A Bud Adams Jr., Collection. Portraits of Cherokee Chiefs

June 16
Cherokee Heritage Center Classic Car Show

June 16
The Cherokee Basketweavers of Kenwood Exhibit

June 23
Cherokee Games: Stickball Tournament & Demonstration

June 23
Bootlegger Blues
The Tulsa Indian Actors Workshop returns to the amphitheater stage to present a sequel to last year’s well-received contemporary dramatic comedy “Baby Blues”. Tsa La Gi Amphitheater Tickets Adults $10 Children/Students $5

June 24
Ancient Southeastern Cultures
Guest Lecturer: Phyllis Fife, Ph.D., Northeastern State University A lecture into the mysterious and adaptive people that called the southeastern woodlands their home. Architecture, art and social dynamics will be discussed during this fascinating lecture.

July 2
Civil War Exhibit

July 7 - Labor Day Weekend
Trail of Tears Drama----Tsa La Gi Amphitheater
A re-scripted performance of the timeless drama that tells the story of the Cherokees from their aboriginal homeland in the southeast and the emotional period of adjustment in the new territory.