Cherokee Traditions

08/15/2026

👗 The Ribbon Skirt – A Symbol of Culture and Identity 👗

The ribbon skirt has been an important part of Native American culture for centuries. Its modern style can be traced to the woolen broadcloth skirts of the 1800s, which Indigenous women transformed into a vibrant expression of cultural identity.

Decorated with ribbons representing the colors of the earth, sky, and water, each tribe developed its own unique styles, colors, and designs.

Today, ribbon skirts continue to be worn by Native women for both traditional ceremonies and everyday life, honoring heritage while celebrating cultural pride.

08/06/2026

I absolutely love this weekend with all the amazing art and incredible people!! Cannot wait to see everyone again there. Just over a month away!

Find beautiful, handmade gifts at the Cherokee Artisan Marketplace during Cherokee National Holiday! Each year, we appreciate the variety and quality we find at this unique event held over Labor Day Weekend.

The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 5 – 6, on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum.

07/29/2026

Find beautiful, handmade gifts at the Cherokee Artisan Marketplace during Cherokee National Holiday! Each year, we appreciate the variety and quality we find at this unique event held over Labor Day Weekend.

The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 5 – 6, on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum.

07/15/2026

Following Removal, Cherokee people faced the challenge of rebuilding a nation while overcoming deep divisions among Cherokee factions. The 1839 Act of Union marked a turning point, bringing our people together as one nation and laying the foundation for the Cherokee Nation we know today.

Learn more about this pivotal moment in Cherokee history in “Act of Union,” a special exhibit on display through Aug. 1 at the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah.

Plan your visit at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/event/act-of-union/

06/27/2026

Experience Cherokee tradition through our Traditional Games on July 3 at select museums across the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Visitors can stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to watch and learn traditional Cherokee games that continue to bring our communities together. The featured games include Cherokee marbles at the Cherokee National History Museum, chunkey at the Saline Courthouse Museum and stickball at Sequoyah's Cabin Museum.

Free and open to the public, the interactive games offer a hands-on opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience Cherokee culture this summer.

06/22/2026

Morning in the front garden. Little birdie nest in the ferns. Had to move the bird house away from the backyard to keep the nesting mom away from the hummingbird feeders.🪴

06/09/2026

Love the blooms of the day!! Just planted the thin ones last year so I’m happy with the results 😊

04/19/2026

So happy my irises have started to bloom!! Makes me smile and hope it makes you smile too!!😊