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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.

  1. 19th and 20th Century Cherokee Rolls and Censuses Explained

    07/03/2025

    19th and 20th Century Cherokee Rolls and Censuses Explained

    Recorded on June 10 in Tahlequah, OK. Gene Norris, senior genealogist with the Cherokee National Research Center, helps make sense of centuries-old documents that record Cherokee history in his lecture, "19th and 20th Century Cherokee Rolls and Censuses Explained.”Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

    47 min
  2. Sam Houston and the Cherokees

    06/06/2025

    Sam Houston and the Cherokees

    Recorded on May 20 in Tahlequah, OK. A pivotal figure in the history of Texas, Sam Houston was an advocate for Native American rights and had a unique relationship with our tribe. This latest “Lunch and Learn” lecture, presented by historian and Cherokee Nation citizen Jay Hannah, was a fascinating look into “Sam Houston and the Cherokees.” Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&si=u-HpqlSMN7rIn_gI

    52 min
  3. Andy Payne and the 1928 International Transcontinental Footrace

    05/15/2025

    Andy Payne and the 1928 International Transcontinental Footrace

    Recorded on April 15 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.The April Lunch & Learn was about the “Andy Payne and the 1928 International Transcontinental Footrace,” presented by Keith Austin. Learn all about Andy Payne’s historic achievement during this presentation. Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

    34 min
  4. Cherokee Nation Marshal Service

    04/18/2025

    Cherokee Nation Marshal Service

    Recorded on March 13 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.The March Lunch & Learn was about the “Cherokee Nation Marshal Service,” presented by Cpt. Scott Craig. Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

    19 min
  5. History of the Cherokee National Female and Male Seminaries

    04/16/2025

    History of the Cherokee National Female and Male Seminaries

    Recorded on November 20 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.The November Lunch & Learn was about the “History of the Cherokee National Female and Male Seminaries,” presented by Gene Norris, Senior Genealogist, Cherokee National Research Center.Watch all Lunch & Learn videos at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

    33 min
  6. John Drennen House

    12/04/2024

    John Drennen House

    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://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLAaEbcbNmanxxnXPVF59r7XS8v4JBgcr&feature=shared

    46 min
  7. Cherokee National Archives

    11/15/2024

    Cherokee National Archives

    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

    33 min
  8. Social, Political, and Economic Impact of the American Civil War in the Cherokee Nation

    10/04/2024

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

    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/

    31 min
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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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    Visit Cherokee Nation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
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