Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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.
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Tonya V
Pea Ridge, AR655 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Interesting little museum. Takes only a few minutes to see the exhibits. The building itself it neat. Of the 3 main museums, this was probably the least impressive but still worth a stop if you’re going to/from the Prison or History museums.
Written July 10, 2021
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BlueDevilOKC
Oklahoma City, OK849 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We enjoyed learning about the Cherokee justice system and the switch from blood law to a court system of justice. The stories of conflict over tribal jurisdiction and tribal sovereignty were also interesting.
Written July 24, 2022
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Lana P
Saint Louis, MO52 contributions
May 2022 • Family
The Cherokee Supreme Court Museum was interesting, and the staff was very informative and friendly. The museum was free to tour, and the building contained a lot of history.
Written June 7, 2022
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MojoBeau12
San Antonio, TX139 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
This museum houses the Cherokee newspaper press. There is a printing press and the type faces for the printing. The upper floor had information on justice and it also had blips from articles that were once in the paper.
Written July 28, 2017
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Sue H
London, UK59 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
It was an interesting little tour. Very small place, so can be visited within 30-45 minutes. Worth seeing as it is part of the towns heritage.
Written April 23, 2017
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Jeremy W
Tulsa, OK508 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
In town for the Cherokee National Holiday so we stopped in while walking the square. Very nice! I have a lot of respect for Native American Law and yet romance of it all. A lot of neat history and a very nice layout made it easy to understand!
Written September 3, 2016
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Erin M
Fort Worth, TX8 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Tons of history packed into a quaint museum: first printing press west of the Mississippi River, interactive displays, great antiques, tons of Cherokee history--post Trail of Tears. This is a block away from the Cherokee National Prison Museum.
Written March 17, 2016
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travelboy2008
Abilene, TX166 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
The history behind law and order in Indian Country is amazing and interesting. The Supreme Court was an important element in the formation of early Cherokee law. This is a must see for criminology students, law school, history buffs, or police science students.
Written March 14, 2020
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lkmccor
Odessa, TX24 contributions
Sep 2019
A gift shop inside this original courthouse, that houses a printing press like the original for the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper. Appreciate the archetecture, as not much else to observe.
Written January 20, 2020
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Olderandwiser44
Springfield, MO15 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Very well restored. Interesting items and displays. Went into cells, kitchen etc. took less than an hour. Everything seems historically accurate. Recommend if doing a day with the Cherokees.
Written September 20, 2019
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- Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum is open:
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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