Wonderful museum and gift shop dedicated to the painful indigenous history of removal as well as…read moremodern indigenous art and joy. It's located in an old historic building, which they share the history of, and keep community going through tart contests. There are a plethora of art pieces, books, and jewelry for sale in the gift shop. A nice little outing and rich history for those interested.

Very small but extremely informative museum. It's a short drive from Tulsa. I'm interested in…read morehistory. This museum presents American Indian history in a very informative way. Two stories filled with many interesting tools and insights to their history. Answered many questions for me. If you are in the area, I would recommend a visit. It's and hour or so if you are though. But I think well worth it,

On Wednesday, after visiting the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, we…read morevisited the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum. The building that houses the museum was built in 1844 and is the oldest still-standing government building in Oklahoma. Not only was this the Cherokee Nation's Supreme Court, but it also housed the printing office of the Cherokee Advocate, a weekly bilingual English & Cherokee-language newspaper and the Tahlequah District Courts. Inside the building is a small courtroom on the ground floor and the printing press and newspaper office on the upper level. Prior to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the Cherokee Nation had its own courts. According to two separate signs on exhibits in the museum; "In 1817, a group of Cherokees known as the Old Settlers left the Cherokee Nation in the east and moved west of the Mississippi River to the Arkansas Territory where they set up a new government and court system. In 1828, the Old Settlers relocated to Indian Territory and brought their government with them. After the rest of the Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their southeastern homeland to Indian Territory in 1838 and 1839, they and the Old Settlers set about reuniting and created a new constitution which provided for the re- establishment of a legal system." "For many years Cherokee justice was practiced according to Blood Law, also known as Clan Law, an ancient form of tribal law aimed at restoring balance to individuals or tribal life. If something was taken from one clan, it had to be repaid by the offender's clan in order to restore balance. The creation of the modern court system used by the Cherokee Nation today stemmed from the tribe's need to adapt to a new world order and deal with the new United States government. At the same time, it was important to accommodate traditions and customs, so the Cherokees took examples from European and American courts and fused them with their own traditions and views on justice. In 1820, the Cherokees divided their land into eight districts with a judge and a marshal for each. Courts were held twice a year in each district, and exercised both judicial and legislative functions. A Supreme Court was created to determine cases appealed from the district courts. The Cherokee Nation had established a judicial system preceding that of the State of Georgia by ten years. In 1828, the Cherokee Nation adopted a constitution that gave district courts jurisdiction over cases of misdemeanor, theft to the amount of one hundred dollars, and any criminal cases except murder. The circuit courts, which were to sit twice a year in each district, had original jurisdiction over murder trials and cases of theft exceeding one hundred dollars. They had appellate jurisdiction over suits involving sums over twenty-five dollars. The Supreme Court sat for one month annually at the capital. It had original jurisdiction over murder cases; jurisdiction to hear appeals and review decisions of lower courts; and any cases brought before it from the circuit courts. District judges were elected by the people, while circuit and Supreme Court judges were appointed by tribal legislature. Every offender whose case was brought to a Cherokee court was given the right to trial by a jury of six men for minor offenses and twelve men for murder cases. Because the Cherokees had no jail, offenders were kept under guard until trial." What I found extra interesting was that in the exhibit for the Cherokee printing press, there was a sign about the predecessor of the Cherokee Advocate, the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper. This sign talked about a Cherokee editor of the Cherokee Phoenix, Elias Boudinot, who was upset that he was overruled when wanting to print pro-Indian-relocation articles. He ended up leaving the newspaper and was one of the non-elected representatives for the Cherokee Nation in signing an agreement to forcibly removed the Cherokee from their lands to modern day Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. I definitely felt like this should have been more prominently displayed because seriously WTF?! For the record, he was taken out by vigilantes for selling out his nation and is buried not too far from the museum. Overall, it was a very informative museum despite its small size. According to the visitor book, we were the only people who visited that day. We stayed the last 45 minutes until closing. Visited: May 2024.

No photos are allowed inside the gallery, but trust me, the art at The Spider Gallery is…read morejaw-dropping. It's such a special treat to see so much authentic Cherokee art for sale, with beautiful works at every price range. There's truly something for everyone. The gift shop is really pretty too, with prints, stained glass, and even supplies like reed for basket making. Bonus: There's a café on-site as well (I hope to try those Indian taco sliders next time!). The Spider Gallery is a highlight of the Cherokee art walk experience in downtown Tahlequah. It's part of the Cherokee Cultural Pathway, a free outdoor walkway featuring large-scale art by Cherokee Nation artist Keli Gonzales, on display through October 4, 2026. The Pathway connects to other must-see stops like the Cherokee National History Museum and the Cherokee National Prison Museum. If you're in Tahlequah and want to experience beautiful Native American art, definitely check out The Spider Gallery.

As of less than a year ago, this place opened. It's a very lovely space with lots of Cherokee art…read moreranging anywhere from $10 of prints or postcards to $12,000 of large paintings or handmade pottery. There was a wide variety of quality artwork available that really showcased the culture of Tahlequah as well as their Cherokee heritage. The Spider Gallery has a perfect location of being in central downtown on Muskogee, or as Tahlequaians say, Main Street. You can also find tools and supplies for many traditional art making mediums including basket weaving and pottery. The gallery opens up to a long corridor with bistro tables and two meeting rooms next door. You'll definitely want to visit the Cherokee Art Center which is right around! The name "Spider Gallery" is taken from traditional Cherokee folklore.

This was a very pleasant experience for my family. Like other museums in the area, this is another…read moreI had not really had the chance to tour fully. To me I know it as a pokemon stop. But while I had family visiting from out of state, this was another spot they wanted to see. The staff was very helpful and sweet during our visit. They learned quite a bit. They did not know about Griffins Foods, that really struck a cord.While touring one of my aunt's looked in the case and saw the recipe for Martha's Pecan Pie, and said, there's my pie.(she said that because her name is Martha). I told her look at the other one in the case, because it sounded good as well.(I can't wait to try them as well). Neither of my aunt's knew about the girl scout cookies in Oklahoma either, so they were greatly surprised to be able to take a recipe home with them. I highly recommend that even if you do not have out of town visitors coming, to take the time to come down and visit 3 Rivers. It is part of the fun of exploring Muskogee.

A great museum of the local history of the Muskogee area. There usually are food vendors there on…read moreThursdays. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.

They always have good visiting exhibits, and they routinely replace the murals on the outside of…read morethe building, so the building is always interresting.

Very well put together, great time with the family , midway is a blast, trail is plenty long and…read morefull of surprises

I've only ever gone here for the Renaissance fair but every time I go, I have an amazing time. I…read morealways enjoy the jousting and the sword fighting. There's a lot of other great shows as well that I always enjoy. I'm always so impressed with the people being in character even while drunk. It's just a fun environment. I love that. The weather was perfect this year. the food was amazing all the outfits that everyone chooses to get up in our wonderful as well. The parade is so much fun. This is just a great experience that I really enjoy and would recommend to everyone whether you wanna dress up or not. it's super fun. You are going to spend a little bit of money so it's not a cheap experience but it's a good weekend experience that's worth it.

We came here for the Boar's Head Feast. This year it is set up in the Garden Room and it is very…read moreelegant and inviting. The service as always can't be beat as the meal is fit for a King. The menu is right out of the days of the Castle Kingdom. Tonight is a sold out event, so I highly recommend that next year you get your tickets early. HAZAH.

Hello fellow Murder Mystery Lovers out there! My Sisters ‍ and I attended the Murder Mystery…read moreDinner to celebrate our youngest sister's 50th Birthday and we weren't sure what really to expect but what a fun time we had! We all three were quite nervous but excited at the same time but Oklahoma Murder Mystery delivered and then some! They promptly send us the papers we needed to complete via Email and we sent them back, then we waited for our Character Packets to show up in the Mailbox , then once we received them it was time to start gathering items to get into our 1902 Characters! That was a very fun part! We all enjoyed the Group we played the Game with, our Dinner was good as well. When they brought out dessert which was Chocolate Cake they were so sweet, brought the first piece with a candle in it and we all sang Happy Birthday to our Sister! That was very special! Then we ended up staying for the Paranormal Investigation afterwards and that was so intense and crazy I almost can't explain it!! Heather was crazy good and there were several Spirts competing for attention even one for mine! I def didn't expect that and was thrown for a loop when I finally figured it all out! It was cra cra! But in all honesty, if you want something different, something immersive, fun, to do as a group for whatever reason this is your place! Cammi, Sarah and Heather are the best! Go see them and help them grow their business! These ladies I hope will thrive and keep their dream alive! Wishing you all three the best!!