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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 at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/classes/lunch-and-learn/

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 can view the full Lunch & Learn schedule at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/lunch-and-learn

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 Nation; Krystan Moser, senior manager of collections and exhibits for Visit Cherokee Nation; and Catherine Foreman Gray, cultural programs and event projects manager for Visit Cherokee Nation.

You can view the full Lunch & Learn schedule at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/lunch-and-learn

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 at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/lunch-and-learn

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 of Tears Art Show runs now through May 11 at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and online at: TrailOfTearsArtShow.com

Artist John Henry Gloyne (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) took home Best of Show at this year’s Trail of Tears Art Show. Learn about the process behind his award-winning piece titled “Burial Ceremony: The Four Souls of the Cherokee Being” and the cultural significance behind the painting in this Artist Spotlight.

The 53rd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show runs now through May 11 at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and online at: https://TrailOfTearsArtShow.com