We Met the Challenge!

Thank you for helping us meet the $15,000 Kerr Foundation Challenge.  With your help we raised $19,224.50 representing 33 donors.

You Are Cordially Invited

We invite you to participate in the selection of the Art In Public Places artist. The festivities begin at 4 pm on Friday, September 5, 2008 at Humphrey Heritage Village with a wine and cheese reception. Three artists will present their proposals for the entrance stairway of the Heritage Center.

Welcome New Board Members

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center Board of Directors is pleased to welcome two new members.  Both come to the board with a love of history and for preserving our heritage. Melanie Groendyke brings a wealth of museum experience to the board and will be a very helpful resource in areas of programming and exhibit interpretation.  April Danahy brings strong leadership skills and in-depth marketing and communications knowledge to our organization and has used her career experiences to make a  positive difference in our community.

Your Thoughts Are Important to Us!

Let us know what you think by taking our short survey. Click here to take survey.

Construction Update

Construction is well underway with the first phase of construction now complete and the steel outline of the building visible. A beautiful, scenic walkway now connects the upper level of the Administrative Wing with the lower level outdoor event venue, the Plaza, overlooking Government Springs Park. 

Special Naming Opportunity

As part of the Oklahoma Art in Public Places project, we are offering a very special naming opportunity for the entrance stair rail of the new Regional Heritage Center. The art project will be the insert of the 30-foot metal stair rail leading up each side of the atrium to the lobby. This will be a one-of-a kind creation, commissioned exclusively for the Heritage Center. This special naming opportunity is available for a donation of $20,000. For more information please contact us at 580-234-8999.

Double Your Donation

Many employers will match charitable donations made by their employees.  Ask your employer about matching your donation to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center.

Upcoming Events

August 23, 2008 – 1p.m.
In front of JC Penney, “Seminar of Victorian Hats,” Cynthia Dronberger, Guthrie

September 5, 2008 – 4p.m.
Join us for the selection of the Art In Public Places artist. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. at Humphrey Heritage Village with a wine and cheese reception.

September 10, 2008 – Noon
Brown Bag Lecture, “The Push for Statehood to the Con-Con,” Glen McIntyre, Education Coordinator, CSRHC

Mission

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will "Collect, preserve and present the rich history of the region known as the Cherokee Strip; Promote educational and humanities programs and events that relate to the history and culture of the region; Celebrate lessons in leadership to inspire future generations."

Vision

"The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will be a premier historical and cultural center in the Southern Plains, inspiring leadership for the future through presentation of lessons of the past."