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This museum features the history & artwork of the Five Civilized Tribes: the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole.The museum showcases some of the highest quality artifacts, sculptures, paintings, and other handmade items of the five tribes. The museum is housed in the old Union Indian agency building built in 1875.

Agency Hill was officially named Honor Heights Park in 1919 in honor of the soldiers of World War 1. Much of the landscaping was done by George Palmer, an English gardner who moved to Muskogee from New York City in 1912 to become the park's first superintendent. Palmer implemented the landscape design to create a beatiful environment. In April, the park is ablaze with azaleas as visitors flock to the annual Azalea Festival. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.

Anumber of violent episodes on the frontier caused the Army to establish Fort Gibson in 1824. Protecting the Native Americans from each other and from white intruders kept the military busy for most of the next 66 years. The post,built on the Grand River near the Arkansas River, was instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States. The Oklahoma Historical Society interprets those important years using general and living history exhibits, educational programs.

This performing arts organization, made up of Muskogee citizens, performs a variety of plays and musicals several times a year. The group also works with variuos community nonprofit groups as well as with Muskogee public schools. Senior citizens may participate in the Senior Theatre Troupe while youth can join the Youth Theatre Programs. There are educational opportunities for all age groups.

Both novice and experienced canoeists enjoy this river as it winds by high bluffs, rocky islands, river birch and giant sycamores. For fishermen, the upper river has smallmouth bass while the lower section is known for its year-round trout fishing, Public camping and access areas are conveniently located along the river. Canoe rental concessioners will provide equipment and experience to make your float trip on the Illinois River an unforgettable adventure.

This complete, modern and flexible center can seat 3,622 people or accommodate a sit-down dinner for as many as 800 peolpe in its 10,000-sqare-foot arena. In addition, the Civic Center has meeting/banquet rooms that can seat up to 450 people. The center plays host to concerts, conventions, circuses, basketball games, and many other activities.

The future of higher education in Oklahoma began at this four-year, independent, church-related college in 1880. In 1963, Bacone established the first two-year registered nurse program in Oklahoma. Bacone offers quality educationprograms in more than20 areas of academic study to the traditional and non-traditional students as part of its personalized approach to enriching career and personal development.

This beautiful lake area abounds with recreational activities. The 26-mile-long lake is an excellent playground for those who love swimming, sailing, canoeingor watersking. Hunters can enjoy the 17,300-acre public hunting area full of deer, quail,dove,geese, rabbit and squirrel. Located around the lake are a number of parks and marinas. Campers will find nature trails, picnic areas, drinking water, restrooms and campsites. The lake offers prime fishing for black and white bass and catfish.

This home was built in 1898 by John R. Thomas, a federal judge from 1897-1901. His daughter, Carolyn, married his law partner, Grant Foreman. Together, they became outstanding authorities on Oklahoma history and the Five Civilized Tribes, on which they wrote 27 books and numerous magazine articles.

Located on the Bacone College campus, this museum was constructed in 1932 as an art lodge. The building was named after Mary Stone McLendon, "ATALOA", whose efforts helpedbuild the lodge. Ataloa's wishwas that the building be filled with traditional crafts. Today, it houses one of the finest, privately owned collections of traditional and contemporary Native American art in the country. Most of the items were donated by former students, faculty and friends.

This museum collects, repairs and preserves old clothing. It houses 2,000 garments and 60 adorned dresses. There are also collections of other historical memorabilia locatedthroughout the museum. Wagoner City Historical Museum is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment.

Step back in time to Muskogee's most unique attraction--a castle and medieval village in the heart of Green Country. Come and explore the passageways, fountains and rooms of the Castle. Enjoy the Renaissance Festival in May, fireworks in June and July, the Haunted Castle in October,the Boare's Heade Feaste in November, and Christmas Kingdom of Holiday Inflatables from Thanksgiving night through New Year's Eve. The Castle's banquet rooms are also available for special events.

Muskogee celebrates its rich, multicultural history at the Three Rivers Museum in the beatifully restored mission-style Midland Valley Railroad Depot. Located where the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand rivers meet, the Three Rivers region was one of the first areas west of the Mississippi to be settled and developed. It captures all that is colorful and dynamic of the American West. That American story is told at the Three Rivers Museum in Muskogee's historic Depot District.

This submarine, named for a ferocious species of fish from the West Indies, was launched in 1943. It experienced unparalleled success in World War 11, sinking three submarines and 11 other vessels. The ship received nine Battle Stars and her crew received one Navy Cross, four Silver Stars and 10 Bronze Stars.