4 Great Historical Attractions Just Down the Road in Sallisaw, OK

14 Flags Museum

This museum lets you discover the story of the Trail of Tears, where, in the 1830s, people from the Five Tribes were deported away from the southeast into the Indian Territory, which is now Oklahoma. The Five Tribes were Cherokee, Seminole, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek.

As for the 14 flags over the roof of the museum, they symbolize the 14 countries that influenced the history of Oklahoma, including Mexico, Spain, Great Britain, and the ancient Republic of Texas. The 14 Flags museum offers free admission and it’s suitable for all ages. You can reach it easily through the I-40 highway. The tour is self-guided, so you can see everything at your own pace.

Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum

This is another interesting and family-friendly museum in our city. Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum focuses on the history of the Cherokee tribe. Between 1829 and 1844, this building was home to Sequoyah, a Cherokee native who invented a written language for his tribe in 1821. Today, the museum is furnished with original decor pieces from that era.

You’ll learn what it was like to live as a Cherokee back then, as well as many things about Sequoyah’s syllabary. Admission is free, which is always a nice perk. Around the museum, there is a beautiful 10-acre park where your kids can play after the tour. The attraction is wheelchair-accessible.

T. G. Overstreet House

This attraction is in the nearby town of Fort Coffee, about 15 minutes away from our city. It’s a historical farm and it was built in 1891. Today, T.G. Overstreet House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kerr Center purchased the ancient home in 1988.

The restoration was completed in 1991. The museum offers educational programs that let you understand what the life of a farmer was like back then. There is a small admission fee. On certain days, visitors are required to book an appointment. We suggest that you call before your visit.

Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center

Located in Fort Coffee, this 150-acre archaeological site offers exhibits and an introductory slide program about Mississippian culture. The attraction is on a floodplain on the Arkansas river and there are almost two miles of trails to explore. On site, you’ll find an archaeologist who will be happy to answer your questions. Four times a year, during the solstices and equinoxes, Spiro Mounds offers special tours.  

There are many family-friendly events throughout the year. On the third Saturday of March, Spiro Mounds celebrates Family Kite Flite Day. In May, there are special events for Archaeology Day. From time to time, the archaeological site also hosts temporary exhibitions. You can find Spiro Mounds easily just four miles away from the US-271 highway.

These are the best historical museums and attractions to see in our area. When you’re in our city, don’t forget to stop by Blue Ribbon CDJR and check out our car deals.

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