Cherokee National Museum / Cherokee Heritage Center - Park Hill, OK
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The Cherokee Heritage Center has a complete collection of artifacts, documents and educational services related to the Cherokee Nation.
Waymark Code: WMP982
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2015
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This museum is located in Park Hill, just south of Tahlequah, OK - headquarters of the Cherokee Nation, the country's largest tribal nation. Their stated mission is "to celebrate, preserve and perpetuate the Cherokee culture." It was established in 1963 by the Board of Trustees of the Cherokee National Historical Society. They have exhibits of Cherokee culture, and documents of their history. Reconstructed villages are constructed, and educational programs are offered. They also have the facilities to assist with genealogical research.
The Cherokee Heritage Center is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located on the grounds of the famous Cherokee Female Seminary, constructed in 1851, one of the first institutions of higher learning for women west of the Mississippi.
In front of the Center, standing in their original location are three brick pillars from the original Women's Seminary. A plaza has sculptures of several of the well-known and influential leaders of the Cherokee Nation. This location is recognized by the National Park Service as representing the western end of the infamous Trail of Tears.
The Center hosts several art shows each year, as well as Cherokee celebration events.
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Plan to spend several hours enjoying all this museum has to offer.
Phone: 918-456-6007 / 1-888-999-6007
Admission: Adults - $8.50; Children and students w/I.D. - $5.00, Seniors over 55 - $7.50