Additional galleries display artwork and special exhibits, a history of the town of Wewoka and recognize military heroes.
Seminole Nation Museum Wewoka About an hour southeast of OKC Learn about the development of the Seminole Nation’s history and cultural identity from the Florida Everglades to Indian Territory through artifacts, artwork and exhibits. Experience the stories of the Seminole Lighthorsemen, feared lawmen who exacted harsh punishment on those who defied their laws. Plus, meet Alice Brown Davis, the first woman to serve as chief of any of the Five Tribes. The museum is home to the largest collection in the world of beaded bandolier bags (traditional Native attire dating from the 18th century) by Jay McGirt, the foremost bandolier artist of the Creek and Seminole Nations whose work can also be found at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
Admission is free. DON’T MISS
Through the end of the year, visitors can enjoy a retrospective exhibit on revered artist Enoch Kelly Haney (Seminole) featuring original pieces from the museum’s collection and pieces on loan from other sites. Haney, who died earlier this year, was the first full-blood Native person to serve in the Oklahoma legislature and earned the title Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes. MARK YOUR CALENDAR On Nov. 18, visit Wewoka for the Seminole Nation Museum’s Holiday Bazaar to purchase baked goods and foodstuffs, art, crafts and handmade items for holiday gifting.
(ABOVE) THIS ALLIGATOR SKULL IS FROM FLORIDA, WHERE THE SEMINOLE PEOPLE LIVED PRIOR TO FORCED REMOVAL AND RELOCATION. (BELOW) THE SEMINOLE NATION MUSEUM IS HOME TO THE LARGEST COLLECTION IN THE WORLD OF BEADED BANDOLIER BAGS BY JAY MCGIRT (CREEK, SEMINOLE). COURTESY OF SEMINOLE NATION MUSEUM.
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