Under The Cherokee Moon

This summer the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma will present the exciting historical drama, Under the Cherokee Moon. Performances will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from June 1 to August 18 and theatregoers will have the option of being served a delicious dinner before show time, or elect to see only the show.

Those familiar with Cherokee history will appreciate the attention to detail and theatre enthusiasts will enjoy the drama and acting talents of some of the area’s most gifted performers. Young and old alike will delight in the rare opportunity to see through the window of time to an age long ago.

Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the Cherokee Heritage Center is where visitors can learn more about Cherokee history and culture. The center is home to the Ancient Village, Adams Corner Rural Village, the Trail of Tears exhibit, the Cherokee National Museum, the Cherokee Family Research Center, Cherokee Heritage Tours and the Tsa La Gi Amphitheater, which was named one of America's most beautiful outdoor theatre venues. The center is devoted to the preservation and promotion of Cherokee history and culture through several annual events and two competitive art shows.

Tsa La Gi Ancient Village
Located on the grounds of the Cherokee Heritage Center, this replica of a 1600s period Cherokee village is set up as it would have existed before European contact. Witness Cherokee craftspeople re-enact the daily activities of Cherokee ancestors. Demonstrations include ancient cultural practices such as flint knapping, basketry, blowguns, stickball and Cherokee marble games.

Myths and Legends
Like all peoples throughout all time, the Cherokees have myths and legends that answer fundamental questions about man and his role in the universe, as well as stories that illustrate the reasons behind very practical questions such as “From whom did Man first obtain fire?” The Heritage Center offers traditional storytelling as one of the ways it acquaints visitors with this rich, fascinating, and insightful approach to traditional folk tales.

The Cherokee Heritage Center is located three miles south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

For further information visit: CherokeeHeritage.org or TravelOk.com.