Most reviewed Speciality Museums in Tahlequah

  1. 4.5 Cherokee National Prison Museum (37 reviews)
    - Indian Territory Jailhouse
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
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    The Cherokee National Prison was the only penitentiary building in the entire Indian Territory from 1875 to 1901. It housed sentenced or accused prisoners from throughout the territory. It was built in 1875 and was created for the purpose of reformation as well as for punishment for offenders. The principal chief had the power to pardon condemned men, with the advice and consent of his executive council, but this was rarely exercised. Built of sandstone rock, it was, "made to hold the most hardened and dangerous prisoners." See more..
  2. 5.0 Cherokee National History Museum (18 reviews)
    - Captivating journey through history
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
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    Housed in the renovated Cherokee National Capitol, the Cherokee National History Museum tells the Cherokee story through immersive exhibits and augmented reality. Visitors will start their journey with the Cherokee origin story, continue with Cherokee life before and after European contact, experience Removal through the words of those who lived it, and learn about the growth of Cherokee Nation. See more..
  3. 4.5 Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum (18 reviews)
    - Cherokee Heritage
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
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    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. See more..