Cherokee Christmas

Cherokee Supreme Court Museum - Image source: http://nativenewsonline.net/

I found this informative article posted at the Cherokee Phoenix yesterday which tells of an exhibit honoring the Christian work of the Moravian missionaries among the Cherokee people:

Cherokee Christmas exhibit opens Dec. 8

BY STAFF REPORTS

12/06/2017 12:00 PM
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Experience the first Cherokee Christmas through a holiday exhibit at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum.

Cherokee Christmas shares the story of how Moravian missionaries brought holiday celebrations to the Cherokee people in 1805. The exhibit features information about how traditions began and displays decorations similar to what was used at the Vann’s Georgia home during the first Cherokee Christmas.

The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum is at 122 E. Keetoowah St. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Originally built in 1844, it is Oklahoma’s oldest public building. The 1,950-square-foot museum features exhibits in three historic aspects: the Cherokee national judicial system, the Cherokee Advocate and Cherokee Phoenix newspapers and the Cherokee language, with historical items, including photos, stories, objects and furniture.

For information call 1-877-779-6977 or visit www.VisitCherokeeNation.com.

URL: http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/Article/index/11807

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I plan to research the missionary work of the Moravians among Native Americans and will post those findings at this blog.

Dear Father in Heaven,

Thank You for the work of the Moravian missionaries and other followers of Christ among the native people of North America and throughout the world. I pray You will honor their efforts to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bring many more people to Yourself.

I ask in the name of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ for the mighty outpouring of Your Spirit upon all peoples, tribes and tongues to continue.

In Lord Jesus Name, I pray. Amen