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Seminole People Who Were the Seminoles?

As many of the tribes of the time were made up of small remnants of other tribes, so were the Seminoles. The language spoken was the Muskogean, also spoken by the Creeks. At one time the Seminoles were part of the group known as the Lower Creeks, living in Georgia and Alabama. Around the year 1750, because the Creek Council voted to return the slaves who were living in Creek country to the plantation owners who claimed them, the Lower Creeks withdrew and moved into Florida, taking the blacks with them. The blacks, who were called Freedmen, were given the right to form their own communities and govern themselves under the protection of the Lower Creeks.

In return the blacks paid tribute to the Indians by way of produce and livestock, much as the serfs had done in Europe.

The Creeks called this group of runaways, Seminoles, which meant "the ones who broke away." With other groups in Florida, such as the Hitchite, Cheaha-Alabama, Yuche, Mobile, Pensacola, Nachez, Ocheese, Mekusukey, Clusa and Apalache, the Seminoles became a loosely knit organization called the Seminole and were recognized as a separate tribe in 1775 by the Federal Government.

- Tuskoma Brown Miller, ESTE-CATE, 1982


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Seminole Tribal Complex

The Seminoles are a very proud people, devoted to their heritage and traditions. They believe strongly in their culture, which is displayed in many ways, including Stomp Dances Art, Storytelling, Music, and the devotion to their loved ones who pass on.

Wewoka, OK Ethnic Heritage

Wewoka Lake

Wewoka Lake is open all year and provides a host of water activities, including water skiing, boating, sailing, fishing, and swimming. The lake as a surface area of 500 acres and is surrounded by a beautiful 10

Wewoka, OK Recreation

Seminole Nation Museum

Founded in 1974 by the citizens of Wewoka, the Seminole Nation Museum documents the history and culture of the Seminole Indian Nation, the Freedmen, and the early Oklahoma Pioneers since 1849.

Wewoka, OK Museums

Outdoor Murals

"Wewoka Switch" - artist, Kenneth & Edwana Gayler Located between 3rd and 4

Wewoka, OK Arts

Gil Morgan Golf Course

One of Wewoka's favorite sons, professional golfer Dr. Gil Morgan, has this golf course named after him. This beautiful nine-hole golf course offers a challenging round of golf for both the novice and advanced golfer.

Wewoka, OK Golf Courses

Things to do Ethnic Heritage near Wewoka, OK

Melvin B. Tolson Heritage Center

African and African-American history and heritage exhibits, art collection and multimedia resources. ...