Cherokee Strip Museum
The Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry traces the history of the Cherokee Outlet and its people through the use of artifacts, photographs, documents, special events, and educational programs. In addition to exhibits detailing the history of life in the Outlet, there are vignettes of a general store, kitchen, music room, and the offices of early day doctor -D. F. Coldiron, dentist -F. C. Seids, and former governor- Henry S. Johnston.
On the museum's five acres is a furnished one-room country school built in 1895. In schools like this one, students received their education from the first through the eighth grade. Rose Hill School was moved to the museum grounds in 1971. Today the museum offers a living history program to school children throughout Oklahoma. "A Day at Rose Hill School" provides an introduction into lifestyles, education, and the environment of early Oklahoma. During their day at Rose Hill School, the children participate in a 1910 curriculum led by a costumed schoolmarm. The school day includes lessons from a McGuffey's Eclectic Reader, penmanship, orthography, geography, chores, and period games.
School activities are currently scheduled from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters. Visitors are welcome. Please check to make sure the schedule has not been changed.
The Rose Hill School program is operated jointly by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Cherokee Strip Historical Society.
The museum complex, covering five acres, includes a one-room school, outdoor exhibits, implement building, and picnic areas.
Beautiful shaded grounds and picnic areas surround a wooden bridge over a shallow creek leading to Rose Hill School and the implement exhibits.
Museum Exhibits
Using artifacts, photographs, and documents, the Cherokee Strip Museum traces the history of the Cherokee Outlet and its people.
Dressmaker's Shop and Toys
Children will have a great time viewing the toys their great-great-grandparents played with. The interior of a seamstress's workroom with period clothing brings us back to a time of hats, gloves, and flowing ruffles.
The Farm Yard
Just for the fun of it, we have recreated an early-day farm yard, complete with farmhouse porch, farm tools, and chickens.
The Otoe-Missouria Indians
Enjoy the extraordinary beadwork of the Otoe-Missouria Indians while learning about their removal in 1881 to an area along Red Rock Creek in what is now Noble County, Oklahoma.
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