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OS IYO WELCOME TO THE CHEROKEE NATION I hope you enjoy the time you spend here to the fullest, as you experience our rich culture and valued traditions. Here, you will follow in the footsteps of our Cherokee ancestors. Take the paths they traveled more than a century ago, and seek new adventures with each visit you make. WADO,
Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief Cherokee Nation
PLAN A G ROU P TO UR Learn the history, tradition and beliefs of Cherokee people as you share our journey with any of our cultural group tours. For more information contact 877.779.6977 or VisitCherokeeNation.com.
EXPLORE AUTH E N TIC CHEROKE E NATION GIFT S HOPS Find the perfect gift to add to your collection at numerous gift shops, each filled with unique Cherokee Nation and Native American apparel, books and art. For a complete list of locations visit CherokeeGiftShop.com.
A NATION OF RESOLVE Experience the Cherokee story, through centuries of ingenuity, resilience and sovereignty, in insightful and moving exhibits beside timeless works of art.
GO A H E A D, JU M P I N Immerse yourself in the culture. Surround yourself with stunning scenery. Surprise yourself with all there is to see and do. Jump into a world of hands-on, cutting-edge exhibits, fascinating stories and unique gifts.
CHEROKEE NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM, TAHLEQUAH, OK
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CHEROKEE NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM Experience Cherokee culture and history at this unforgettable destination. Through Smithsonian-level artifacts and interactive exhibits, visitors will find an extraordinary account of Cherokee life before European contact, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War and modern-day Cherokee Nation. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 101 S. Muskogee Ave. | Tahlequah, OK 74464
CHEROKEE NATIONAL SUPREME COURT MUSEUM Discover the history of Cherokee Nation’s judicial system, newspapers and language at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 122 E. Keetoowah St. | Tahlequah, OK 74464
CHEROKEE NATIONAL PRISON MUSEUM Experience 19th century Indian Territory crime and punishment through interactive displays and artifacts at the Cherokee National Prison Museum. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 124 E. Choctaw St. | Tahlequah, OK 74464
JOHN ROSS MUSEUM Explore the life of legendary Principal Chief John Ross as he led Cherokee Nation through some of its most trying and prosperous times at the John Ross Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 22366 S. 530 Road | Park Hill, OK 74451
SEQUOYAH’S CABIN MUSEUM Sequoyah brought literacy to his fellow Cherokees through his unique Cherokee Syllabary. Today, Sequoyah’s Cabin stands as a monument to his perseverance and ingenuity. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 470288 Highway 101 | Sallisaw, OK 74955
SALINE COURTHOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1884, it served as a courthouse and center point of the community. Surrounded by a lush 14-acre park the site offers unmatched scenery and natural springs. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 55870 S. 490 Road | Rose, OK 74364
CHEROKEE CULTURAL PATHWAY Experience a walkway to Cherokee art, culture and history. Immerse yourself in public art, or share your own art on the chalk wall with friends and family. 101 Muskogee Ave. | Tahlequah, OK 74464
CHEROKEE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER Visit the world-class conservation center keeping the archives and artifacts of the Cherokee Nation safe and accessible to the public. Research rooms and genealogy services are available by appointment. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3377 Cherokee Springs Road | Tahlequah, OK 74464
CHEROKEE NATION ANNA MITCHELL CULTURAL & WELCOME CENTER Just off of Route 66 and I-44, the new center includes a gift shop, an exhibit gallery, a grab-and-go cafe, and space for cultural classes and events. Hours: Open Every Day | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 953 E. Illinois Ave. | Vinita, OK 74301 CHEROKEE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, TAHLEQUAH, OK
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Dallas, TX
HOTE L LOCATION S Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland 800.256.2338 Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs 800.754.4111 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa 800.760.6700
CONTACT Info@VisitCherokeeNation.com 877.779.6977