Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center We tell the story of northwestern Oklahoma, a region historically known as the Cherokee Strip. Land Office in Oklahoma.

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center includes a permanent exhibit gallery and temporary exhibit gallery that explore the history and culture of northwestern Oklahoma. The Humphrey Heritage Village, which is a collection of four historically significant buildings, includes the only remaining U.S. The Center and the grounds are fully accessible to all visitors.

Did you know chicken eggs can vary in shell color? 🐣Chicken egg color is determined by the hen’s breed and genetics, whi...
08/31/2026

Did you know chicken eggs can vary in shell color? 🐣

Chicken egg color is determined by the hen’s breed and genetics, which dictate the types of pigments deposited onto the egg as it forms!🥚

Did you know that Enid was one of the Poultry Centers of the United States from the 1910s to the 40s, and that the poultry industry was predominantly ran by women at that time?

Lots of folks in northwestern Oklahoma still raise chickens for personal use, and have to collect eggs from the coop regularly!

At Family Farm Day 2026 , there will be a fun egg collecting relay/obstacle course ran by the awesome students from Cherokee FCCLA for guests to participate in! 😄

This is just ONE of the many hands-on activities that will be available to visitors! Doesn’t that sound EGG-citing? 🤩🤣

DaZe in a MaZe will also be joining us with actual poultry from their petting farm! 🐣😊

See you in the Village on October 3rd! 👀🥳

Did you and the fam recently have to go shoe shopping for back-to-school season? 👟😃Check out these photographs of Earnes...
08/29/2026

Did you and the fam recently have to go shoe shopping for back-to-school season? 👟😃

Check out these photographs of Earnest Brothers Shoes in Enid during the 1930s and 40s!

The store was once located in Downtown Enid on 110 N. Independence, and was the place to go for footwear and accessories ! 👠👞🥾👛👜

Come see us this afternoon, and explore the Ward & Meibergen Exhibition Hall to learn more Enid and regional history like this! There’s a whole display about businesses that once existed in the downtown square!

Corn is something that is widely used in many cultures, and in many different capacities! 🌽It’s a grain that is incredib...
08/28/2026

Corn is something that is widely used in many cultures, and in many different capacities! 🌽

It’s a grain that is incredibly versatile, and at Family Farm Day 2026, you’ll get to see some of the ways that it is utilized in different cultures!

We’ve partnered up with the Garfield County Hispanic Coalition and Chisholm Trail Milling for some really special hands-on demonstrations that celebrate both corn and culture!

Be sure to join us on October 3rd from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for a full day of agriCULTURAL fun! 🥳

What makes you smile? 😊For us, it’s field trip season!!! 😁There’s nothing more special than making memories that will la...
08/28/2026

What makes you smile? 😊

For us, it’s field trip season!!! 😁

There’s nothing more special than making memories that will last a lifetime with students of all ages!

When groups leave the Heritage Center, of course we hope they leave with a deeper understanding of the history of northwestern Oklahoma, but more importantly, we hope that their experience with us was a fun and memorable one that they can look back on later in life and smile about! ☺️

Are you looking for a fun and memorable experience for your class or group?

Give us a call at 405-291-0109, and let’s get a field trip scheduled! Spots are filling up quickly for the fall!

These pieces found in collections were made by hand with real human hair in the late nineteenth century!Human hair was a...
08/27/2026

These pieces found in collections were made by hand with real human hair in the late nineteenth century!

Human hair was a popular medium during that time period used to make jewelry, and other decorative pieces like these wall hangings to commemorate loved ones, or as a means to keep track of a family’s genealogy.

Each photograph shown is individually captioned with more information on each piece!

Have you ever seen Victorian hair art?

August 26th is National Dog Day, everyone! To celebrate, we thought we'd share some of our favorite photographs from the...
08/27/2026

August 26th is National Dog Day, everyone!

To celebrate, we thought we'd share some of our favorite photographs from the archives of dogs in the Outlet.

We’d love to see pictures of your pups in the comments! 😄🐩

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support. You know one of the coolest things about the...
08/25/2026

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support.

You know one of the coolest things about the Heritage Center and the Humphrey Heritage Village?!

When you visit us, you’re not just visiting a museum.

You’re stepping into the past, and right into some of the places where Enid and surrounding communities got their start.

In many ways, you’re experiencing the closest thing to time travel.

We hope to see you all at A Day in the Northwest ! “Time travel” with us as you’re immersed in the history of northwest Oklahoma, compete in history-based challenges and games, and make lifelong memories with your friends and family that you can’t replicate anywhere else!

We have the only remaining Land Office in the state of Oklahoma, and 4 additional historic buildings that are over 100 years old. We have a large exhibition hall with 5 galleries, and a temporary gallery that changes every few months! On September 5th, the fun will be sprinkled throughout the grounds from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and you won’t want to miss out!

This event is also for a good cause! All of the funds will go toward helping the Heritage Center further carry out our mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of the people of northwest Oklahoma for future generations! We couldn’t do what we do without the support from you all, and we’re so grateful for this incredible community.

We hope to see you all there on September 5th for an unforgettable experience. Come time travel with us!

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support. Shown here is a quiet night in the northwest...
08/25/2026

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support.

Shown here is a quiet night in the northwest…but have you heard about A Day in the Northwest ?! 😃😆

This special fundraising event allows you to step back in time for an “Amazing Race” inspired adventure! 🤩

Your team will travel through the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center and Humphrey Heritage Village solving challenges, competing at historic stops, enjoying a delicious breakfast with the cowboys, and, of course, making special memories along the way. 😊

Registration includes:
• Breakfast with the cowboys
• Official event bandanas
• Team goodie bags
• Snacks & drinks
• Adventure map & challenge materials

Whether you’re bringing the family, coworkers, or a group of friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss.🤩

Register your team NOW at the link in the comments! 🥳

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support. Waiting for you to register your teams for A...
08/24/2026

UPDATE: A Day in the Northwest has been postponed! Thanks for your support.

Waiting for you to register your teams for A Day in the Northwest like… 👀😁🤠

This special fundraising event allows you to step back in time for an “Amazing Race” inspired adventure! 🤩

Your team will travel through the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center and Humphrey Heritage Village solving challenges, competing at historic stops, enjoying a delicious breakfast with the cowboys, and, of course, making special memories along the way. 😊

Registration includes:
• Breakfast with the cowboys
• Official event bandanas
• Team goodie bags
• Snacks & drinks
• Adventure map & challenge materials

Whether you’re bringing the family, coworkers, or a group of friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss.🥳

Register your team NOW at the link in the comments! 🥳

Ring… ring… ring! 📞The Heritage Center is calling to let you know that if you’re looking for something to do on this toa...
08/22/2026

Ring… ring… ring! 📞

The Heritage Center is calling to let you know that if you’re looking for something to do on this toasty Saturday afternoon, we know of a really neat museum with air conditioning! 😉

We’re here until 5:00 P.M.!

Why not come on over and explore? 😁

Address

507 South 4th Street
Enid, OK
73701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(580) 237-1907

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