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Tahlequah - Cherokee Heritage Center

The Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah consists of four separate attractions operated by the Cherokee National Historical Society. The museum houses a permanent Trail of Tears exhibit.

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Cherokee Heritage Center
Address
Cherokee Heritage Center
Box 515
Tahlequah, OK 74465-0515
United States
Phone 1 (918) 456-6007
Fax 1 (918) 456-6165
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 8.50
Students$ 7.50
Senior$ 7.50
Child$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Combination admission.
Facilities
Gift shop

Related Attractions

Adams Corner Rural Village
Adams Corner is located south of Tahlequah. It is a reconstructed rural community dating from 1875 to 1890, the final years of the Old Cherokee Nation.
Hours
February 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour.
Cherokee National Museum
The Cherokee National Museum in Tahlequah features exhibits including the annual Trail of Tears Art Show and the National Archives (the legal depository of Cherokee Nation documents).

The Trail of Tears art show has promoted the development of painting as a way to express Native American Heritage. It was established in 1972.

The museum is located in a building designed by Cherokee architect Charles "Chief" Boyd.
Hours
February 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 8.50
Students$ 7.50
Senior$ 7.50
Child$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Tsa-La-Gi Ancient Village
The Tsa-La-Gi Ancient Village is located south of Tahlequah. It recreates the lifestyle of the Cherokees during the 16th century, prior to European contact. Visitors can watch villagers going about their daily routine including preparing food, making arrowheads and weapons, weaving baskets and working with clay, pottery and beads.
Address
Cherokee Heritage Center
Box 515
Tahlequah, OK 74465-0515
United States
Phone 1 (918) 456-6007
Fax 1 (918) 456-6165
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