From 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis will share stories for all ages. Afterwards, families can enjoy a fun craft to take home, “Plant & Take With Seeds.” Admission is free! For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
From 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson will demonstrate his raku pottery abilities on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum. Jackson, whose work recently earned Best of Show at the Cherokee Art Market, will have works available to purchase. This event is part of the museum’s “Second Saturday Artist Showcase,” a monthly series featuring Cherokee artists and their unique art forms. Admission is free. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
From 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, join us in celebrating our new exhibit, “Jane Osti: A Legacy of Her Own,” at a reception Saturday, June 10. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
Stories on the Square is back this summer! From 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, join us as traditional stories are brought to life by Cherokee storyteller Sammy Still. Still is an original member of the Turtle Island Liar’s Club — an informal fellowship of Cherokee speakers, cultural presenters, historians and storytellers created nearly three decades ago. After the stories, children of all ages are invited to a “Make & Take” craft activity to create their own soap stone pendant they can take home. Admission is free! For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
There’s fun in the sun for everyone at the Saturday Social at Saline! On June 17, from 11 AM – 3 PM, join us at the Saline Courthouse Museum for a day packed with entertainment and activities for all. Enjoy live music by Chuj Mackey, art demonstrations, community games and a food truck. Bring family and friends for a relaxing day at the Saturday Social at Saline! For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
On Saturday, June 17, Cherokee National Treasure Vyrl Keeter will be showcasing his flint knapping techniques at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Flint knapping is the art of crafting arrowheads, spearpoints and other tools from stone. The demonstration will be held from 12 PM to 2 PM Keeter will also have his work available for purchase. Admission is free and open to the public. Don’t miss a unique opportunity to see the practice of traditional Cherokee flintknapping! For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
From 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, watch as traditional stories are brought to life by Cherokee storyteller Choogie Kingfisher. Choogie Kingfisher received the honor of Cherokee National Treasure in 2019 for his work as a Cherokee cultural educator and storyteller. Bring the whole family to the Cherokee National Peace Pavilion in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to see this month’s “Stories on the Square” event — followed by a fun craft lesson for the kids! For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
From 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, watch as traditional stories are brought to life by Cherokee storyteller Tonya Still at “Stories on the Square.” After the stories, children of all ages are invited to a “Make & Take” take-home craft activity to create their own cornhusk flowers. Admission is free! Craft supplies are limited. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
Experience and purchase authentic, original handmade artwork from Cherokee artisans at this event as part of Cherokee National Holiday. The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace is Saturday and Sunday, September 2 – 3 at the Cherokee National Capitol Square in downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This is one of many Holiday events you won’t want to miss. Visit thecherokeeholiday.com for more information. Artists looking to participate in the Cherokee Artisan Marketplace may apply here to be juried into the market. Citizens of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes are eligible to apply. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
The “We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedmen and the Right to Citizenship” exhibit is running now through June 24 at the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah. This exhibit explores the history of Cherokee Freedmen through a historical look at chattel slavery’s beginnings in Cherokee Nation through slave emancipation and the legal fight Freedmen descendants endured to win recognition as Cherokee Nation citizens. The exhibit includes some of the images and stories contributed by families in the Cherokee Nation’s call for stories. It also features original artwork inspired by the Freedman experience. Admission to the museum is free and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
The “Anna Sixkiller: The Language of Reeds” exhibit is on display through July 15 at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose. The exhibit features beautiful traditional Cherokee basketry by Sixkiller, a Cherokee National Treasure for basketry and first-language Cherokee speaker. Celebrating her commitment to Cherokee culture and language as a teacher and translator, the exhibit displays some of Sixkiller’s favorite works. A limited number of her handmade baskets are available for purchase. Admission to the museum is free and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
One of the most awarded living Cherokee potters, Cherokee National Treasure Jane Osti has led a distinguished career as an artist embracing Cherokee traditional pottery and its proliferation. This exhibit looks at her life, work and the artist who guided Osti through her expression of indigenous Southeastern forms in clay — Anna Mitchell. Through her relationship with the Cherokee pottery revivalist, Osti found inspiration to create stunning, in-demand works of art that have brought her renown. More than two dozen pieces will be on display, including works available to the public for purchase. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.
William Potter Ross was a Cherokee scholar, journalist, merchant, representative and leader who had the distinction of becoming Cherokee Nation Principal Chief twice before Oklahoma statehood, though never by a popular vote of the Cherokee people. This exhibit looks at the life of Ross — a nephew of Principal Chief John Ross — who became the first editor of the Cherokee Advocate newspaper, a Cherokee Nation delegate and an eloquent leader who struggled in turbulent times. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.