Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, Oklahoma, United States
4.5 (18 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #3 in Tahlequah Speciality Museums • History Museums
Cherokee Heritage
This structure was built on the southeastern corner of Tahlequah town square in 1844 by James S. Pierce to house the Cherokee National Supreme Court. Justice John Martin was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court when it was established. The Supreme and District courts both held sessions here for some time. The building also housed the printing press of the Cherokee Advocate, the official publication of Cherokee Nation and the first newspaper in Oklahoma. It is the oldest government building in the state of Oklahoma. The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum features pieces in three historic areas including the Cherokee National Judicial System, the Cherokee Advocate and Phoenix newspapers and the Cherokee language with a variety of historical items including photos, stories, objects and furniture.
Address
122 E Keetoowah St, Tahlequah, OK 74464-3902
Mobile
Website
http://www.visitcherokeenation.com/attractions/cherokee-national-supreme-court-museum
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 18:25
User Ratings
4.5 based on (18 reviews)
Reviews
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4Tonya V 5:00 PM Jul 9, 2021
Quick stop for a look inside and small exhibits
Interesting little museum. Takes only a few minutes to see the exhibits. The building itself it neat. Of the 3 main museums, this was probably the least impressive but still worth a stop if you’re going to/from the Prison or History museums.
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5BlueDevilOKC 5:00 PM Jul 23, 2022
From blood law to the courts
We enjoyed learning about the Cherokee justice system and the switch from blood law to a court system of justice. The stories of conflict over tribal jurisdiction and tribal sovereignty were also interesting.
