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Tahlequah, OK - The Cherokee Heritage Center will present another in its series of Lectures on Traditional Cherokee Games and Cultural Preservation on Sunday, August 5, at 1:00 p.m. in the Cherokee National Museum Atrium. Dr. Dennis Snell will discuss "The Lost Arts Project" and the impact it's made on the preservation of Cherokee Culture. For more information, call 918-456-6007.

Where The Trail Ends, The Adventure Begins!
August Schedule of Events

Trail of Tears Drama
Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The timeless drama that tells the story of the Cherokee from their aboriginal homeland in the southeast, their experiences on the "Trail Where They Cried" and the emotional period of adjustment in the new territory. The story is told from recollections of Oklahoma's favorite son, Will Rogers. Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd. Tsa La Gi Amphitheater 8 p.m. For information call 918-456-6007 or visit the website, URL: http://www.CherokeeHeritage.org

Trail of Tears Exhibit
Working in conjunction with the National Parks Service, the Cherokee National Museum is proud to permanently house this new exhibit which explores the forced removal of our ancestors from their indigenous territory (SE United States) to "Indian Territory" (present day Oklahoma). Cherokee National Museum Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd. Hours Mon.- Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For information call (918) 456-6007 or visit the website, URL: http://www.CherokeeHeritage.org

Ancient Village
An authentic replica of a Cherokee village as it would have existed before European contact. Guided tours every half hour. Witness Cherokee craftspeople reenact the daily activities of our Cherokee ancestors. Demonstrations include ancient cultural practices such as flintknapping, basketry, blowguns, stickball, and Cherokee Marble games. Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd

Adams Corner Rural Village
This quaint area is a reconstruction of a typical 1890s rural Cherokee community. Souvenirs of this time period are available in the General Store. Heritage Farms is also connected with Adams Corner, and is home to many animals typical of this period. Visitors will see animals whose ancestors also traveled on the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee. Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah East on Willis Rd

July 2-Sept.4 ~ Civil War Exhibit
Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, East on Willis Rd. Every Saturday through August, this program allows visitors to the museum a chance to meet, witness demonstrations, and buy directly from traditional Cherokee artisans. This Saturday, Knokovtee Scott shows how to make pink mussel shell jewelry/objects For information call 918-456-6007 or visit the website.

July 9-Sept 4 ~ Cherokee Allotment Exhibit
Cherokee Heritage Center HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, East on Willis Rd. For information call 918-456-6007 or visit the website.

July 28-Sept. 4 ~ Joan Hill Art Show
Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Rd. For information call 918-456-6007 or visit the website.

August 1 ~ Blowgun Shoot Competition and Demonstration
sponsored by Gannet Communications Co. Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Rd. For more information, call 918-456-6007

August 18 ~ Cherokee Flint Knapping/Arrow Point Making Class
Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Road. For more information, call 918-456-6007

August 26 ~ Spiro Mounds: Cultural Center of the Universe (Almost)
The Tulsa Indian Actors Workshop returns to the amphitheater stage to present a sequel to last year’s well-received contemporary dramatic comedy "Baby Blues". Tsa La Gi Amphitheater Tickets Adults $10 Children/Students $5

June 24 ~ Ancient Southeastern Cultures
Guest Lecturer: Dennis Peterson, Oklahoma Historical Society - Cherokee Heritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Road. For more information, call 918-456-6007.

August 30 - Labor ~ Day Weekend
49th Cherokee National Holiday, Celebrating the Seven Clans Cornstalk Shoot, Marble Tournament, Horseshoe Pitch, Blowgun Contest, Storytelling, Native American Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors and Concessions - - CherokeeHeritage Center, HWY 62 S. of Tahlequah, then East on Willis Road. For more information, call 918-456-6007.