Indian Territory Days
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Indian Territory Days presents a living classroom of Cherokee history and culture of the 1800's. Set in historic Adams-Corner Rural Village, Indian Territory Days fuses activities, games and living history into a thought provoking learning experience that show school-aged students how one might live in the late 1800s. Thu-Fri 9am-5pm. Handicap Accessible. Tour Bus Parking.
Indian Territory Days
Phone : 888-999-6007 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : education@cherokeeheritage.org
Web: www.CherokeeHeritage.org
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