Presenting Online Booking Featuring Historically Authentic Tours
From The Recreation Of The Trail Of Tears To Oklahoma’s Only Remaining Civil War Era
Antebellum Home, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Imparts The Essence Of Cherokee Life And Times
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma — Living history is now just a click away as Cherokee Nation’s Cultural Tourism Department launches its new Web site functionality features with the ability to book tours online, research Cherokee Nation history and visit notable locations all at www.CherokeeTourismOK.com.
Currently four tours are available to purchase including the Cherokee History Tour, Cherokee Old Settler Tour, Civil War History Tour and Will Rogers History Tour:
Cherokee History Tour begins at the Cherokee Heritage Center and Museum, which houses the Trail of Tears exhibit; an interpretive Ancient Village showing everyday Cherokee life pre-contact with Europeans; and Adam’s Corner Rural Village, which illustrates the look and feel of the small communities that sprang up post removal.
Cherokee Old Settler Tour begins with guests revisiting a time before the Cherokee Removal, or the Trail of Tears, when a group of Cherokees willingly relocated to Arkansas beginning in 1808 and then to Indian Territory in 1828. This group was called the Western Cherokees, or Old Settlers, and guests will get a chance to view their historic sites and learn about their history.
Civil War History Tour begins in the historic Capitol Square in Tahlequah, Okla., where guests learn of Confederate Brigadier General Stand Watie’s march through town, burning the Cherokee buildings as he went. Visitors will also get to see and experience additional historic Civil War sites of what was once Indian Territory.
Will Rogers History Tour begins at the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, Okla., where guests celebrate Oklahoma’s favorite son on this tour honoring the life of famous Cherokee, Will Rogers. The journey will take visitors through his life from his Cherokee roots to his Hollywood and political careers.
