Visit Cherokee Nation

Dec 04 2024 80 ep. 12 mins 12
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Dedicated to telling the story of the rich history and culture of Cherokee people, Cherokee Nation offers historic sites and attractions across 7,000 square miles in northeast Oklahoma.

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John Drennen House

Dec 04 2024 46 mins  
Recorded on October 23 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The October Lunch & Learn was about the “John Drennen House,” presented by Tom Wing, Director of the John Drennen House. Built in 1838 and home of the Revolutionary War descendant John Drennen, this site is linked to the Trail of Tears, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War. Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https:

Cherokee National Archives

Nov 15 2024 32 mins  
Recorded on September 17 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The September Lunch & Learn was about the “Cherokee National Archives” presented by Ross Mulcare, Archives Manager at the Cherokee National Research Center. Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

Social, Political, and Economic Impact of the American Civil War in the Cherokee Nation

Oct 04 2024 31 mins  
Recorded on August 22 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “Social, Political, and Economic Impact of the American Civil War in the Cherokee Nation” presented by David Fowler, Regional Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society. View the full Lunch & Learn schedule at: visitcherokeenation.com/classes/lunch-and-learn/

Act of Union

Aug 24 2024 50 mins  
Recorded on July 18 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “Act of Union” presented by Catherine Foreman Gray, Jack Baker, and Chrissi Nimmo. View the full Lunch & Learn schedule at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/classes/lunch-and-learn/

Frontier Era Lawmen and Outlaws in the Cherokee Nation

Jul 26 2024 49 mins  
Recorded on June 18 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “Frontier Era Lawmen and Outlaws in the Cherokee Nation” presented by Art T. Burton, Indian Territory author and historian. Burton has written “Cherokee Bill: Black Cowboy—Indian Outlaw,” “Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves” and many o

Design & Construction of the U.S. Marshals Museum

Jun 06 2024 49 mins  
Recorded on May 14, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “U.S. Marshals Museum,” presented by David Kennedy, curator of collections and exhibits. This fascinating new museum — the culmination of more than 16 years of fundraising, design, construction and installation — opened July 1, 2023. You can view the full Lunch & Learn schedule

200th Anniversary of Fort Gibson

May 17 2024 33 mins  
Recorded on April 9 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “200th Anniversary of Fort Gibson" and was presented by Jennifer Frazee, director of the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Built in 1824, Fort Gibson served as a staging area for several military expeditions that explored the west and sought peace between the tribes of the region. You ca

Historical Role of Women in Cherokee Society

May 09 2024 58 mins  
Recorded on March 26 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “Historical Role of Women in Cherokee Society" and was a panel discussion featuring four Cherokee women of distinction. Hear from Dr. Candessa Tehee, 2nd District Councilor for the Council of the Cherokee Nation; Elizabeth Toombs, tribal historic preservation officer for Cherokee N

History of the Annual Freedmen Celebration in the Cherokee Nation

May 07 2024 37 mins  
Recorded on February 22 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This month's Lunch & Learn was about the “History of the Annual Freedmen Celebration in the Cherokee Nation” presented by Ty Wilson, president of the Cherokees for Black Indian History Preservation Foundation. Join us and learn more about the history of Cherokee Freedmen. You can view the full Lunch & Learn schedule

Artist Spotlight: Sayo’:kla Kindness-Williams (53rd Trail of Tears Art Show)

Apr 29 2024 7 mins  
Artist Sayo’:kla Kindness-Williams (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) took home the Trail of Tears Award at this year’s Trail of Tears Art Show. Learn about the important history and cultural elements she depicted in her winning piece titled “Healing Coat: Remembering the Journey of On^yote?a:ka (The People of the Standing Stone)” in this Artist Spotlight. The 53rd Annual Trail