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It’s now
time to explore Green Country’s variety of
activities. We specialize in museums, from
renaissance to Old West, boasting world-famous
collections of the oil barons who made their
fortunes here. From the performing arts to
contemporary theater, and lake-side concerts to
internationally renowned orchestras, Green Country
satisfies every taste.
Cherokee
Heritage Center
Highway
62 S. of Tahlequah to Willis Road
Tahlequah, OK
888-999-6007
www.cherokeeheritage.org
Cherokee Heritage Center and Cherokee National
Museum, where the trail ends and adventure begins.
Ancient Village, Adams Corner Rural Village,
Heritage Farm, Museum Shop, Tsa La Gi Amphitheater,
Cherokee Genealogy Center, Cherokee Heritage Tours,
Cherokee Heritage Pottery, Cherokee Heritage Arts.
Five
Civilized Tribes Museum
Agency
Hill on Honor Heights Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-683-1701
www.fivetribes.com
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum was arranged as a
tribute to the Cherokee, Chiskasaw, Choctaw,
Creek, and Seminole Tribes. These particular
tribes were moved from their original home in the
southeastern United States and relocated to
Oklahoma "Indian Territory" after the
Louisiana Purchase. Built in 1875, the building
housing the Five Civilized Tribes Museum served
many purposes throughout the years. The museum was
finally established in the 1950's by the Da-Co-Tah
Indian Club, a group of approximately 50 Indian
women who are dedicated to preserving the history
of this building. Explore the history and art of
the Five Civilized Tribes. Monday - Saturday,
10-5, Sunday 1-5.
Gilcrease
Museum
1400
Gilcrease Rd.
Tulsa, OK
918-596-2700
www.gilcrease.org
North American history comes alive at
Gilcrease Museum, home of the world's largest
and most comprehensive collection of art of
the American West. See the rugged Old West
reborn in works by Remington, Russell, Caitlin
and Moran. Exhibits range from fine art to
native artifacts and span cultures up through the
20th century. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday
9-5, Sunday 11-5, Open Mondays during summer
months. Suggested donations: $3 adults, $5
family.
Philbrook
Museum of Art
2727
S. Rockford Rd.
Tulsa, OK
800-324-7941
www.philbrook.org
800-324-7941
www.philbrook.org
The former home of colorful oilman Waite
Phillips, this Italian-style villa is
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and houses Italian
Renaissance works in oil and sculpture, as
well as ancient, classical and Oriental
pieces. The nationally renowned Philbrook
Museum, which was featured in the
television series "America's
Castles", offers national touring
exhibitions, lecture series, films and
special events along with 23-acres of
English-style formal gardens. Open Tuesday
- Saturday 10-5, Thursday 5-8, Sunday 11-5
$5 adults, $3 students, senior citizens
and groups, children under 12 free.
Will
Rogers Museum
1720
West Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK
800-828-9643
www.willrogers.com
The 16,652 square foot, eight-gallery
museum was built of fossilized limestone
quarried nearby. The museum features Will
Rogers artifacts and memorabilia, saddle
collection, photographs and manuscripts
depicting his career as a trick roper,
Vaudeville and Ziegfeld follies performer,
movie star, radio commentator, syndicated
newspaper columnist, author and
philosopher. Also features original art,
research library and archives and the
Rogers family tomb.
Woolaroc
Ranch, Museum and Wildlife Preserve
12
miles southwest on Hwy. 123 from US 60
918-336-0307
www.woolaroc.org
Woolaroc is the 3,600-acre ranch and
country home of oilman Frank Phillips,
founder of Phillips Petroleum Company.
Woolaroc features a world class western
art and cultural museum, Phillips' lodge
home, family mausoleum, wildlife preserve
including buffalo, Native American
Cultural Center, North Road Tour, Oil
Patch history area and the 1840's Traders
Camp. Monday - Sunday 10-5, Summer;
Tuesday - Sunday 10-5, Winter. $5 adults,
$4 senior citizens, children under 12
free.
Indian
Territory Cultural Center and Painted
Horse Native Museum
918-678-2987
http://www.phwds.com/NativeAmericanCultureCenter
As a Cultural Center, they provide classes
in traditional arts, crafts, regalia
making, dancing, and singing. The center
has a sweat lodge that is always open to
any one to participate in with leaders of
different lodges or altars, participating
also. They also sponsor a youth drum
group, and an exhibition dance group.
"Gateway
to South Grand Lake and North Lake
Hudson "
Designed
by JDA
Publishing © 2004
Adair Area Chamber of Commerce. All
rights reserved.
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Adair
Area Chamber of Commerce
PO
Box 377
Adair,
OK 74330
Phone:
(918) 785-4242
Fax:
(918) 785-4502
Gateway to Lake Hudson and Grand Lake O' Cherokees"
Designed by
JDA Publishing
© 2003
Adair Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.
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