Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery

10/08/2026

I’m Growing tomatoes! No. Wait!! My tomato is growing!! Ever seen a tomato do this?? Weird!! 🤔

10/06/2026

Open Art today 1:00-3:00. Hope to see you there.

10/03/2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery is open today from 11:00 til 2:00. Come visit us and learn some history of Checotah’s famous people. Known as ‘the Steer Wrestling Capitol of the World’ and the home of Carrie Underwoods, we have lots to see. Also our Art Gallery is filled with artwork from local talented artists.

116 N. Broadway. Checotah. No admission charge.

06/22/2026

Open Art this week on Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-3:00. Bring your artwork and come join us. Everyone is welcome. No charge. 116 N. Broadway. Checotah.

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

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03/17/2026

Open Art today at the Heartland Heritage museum and Gallery. Bring your art and come join us.

03/02/2026

Just a reminder. Tomorrow, Feb 3 is the monthly Checotah Art Guild meeting at 12:00. Bring your art and stay after for Open Art. It’s always a good time.

03/02/2026

We are proud to announce the winners of the Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery 18th Annual Chili Cook Off. I apologize that I do not have photos of each winner.

Out of 23 chili entries, 8 judges chose the following:

3rd place winning $100 was City of Checotah

2nd place winning $250 was Jaxon Coleman

1st place winning $500 was Richard Millsap.

Peoples Choice winner was Shady Grove RWD #5 for $150. This award was sponsored by Checotah Perk

Table Decorations 2nd place prize of $50 went to Kurtis Pratt and 1st place was Jeanna Quast for $100, sponsored by Checotah Art Guild

Congratulations to each winner and thank you to all who entered and participated. You help sustain and promote the Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery in Checotah for learning about the history of our community and local artists.

Please come visit us. 116 N. Broadway.

03/01/2026

Hats off to everyone who helped make the 18th Annual Chili Cook Off a success. From Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery and Guild Members and friends to Freedom House Ladies. To everyone who cooked chili and donated items to our auction, and to the public who came to eat chili and purchase items. Thank you for your partipication!! See you next year❣️❣️