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  • Cherokee Almanac
Tragedy at Goingsnake: The Trial of Zeke Proctor
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Ezekiel Proctor is often erroneously cited as being a “Cherokee outlaw.” The truth is much more complicated. In this Cherokee Almanac, we dig to reveal the truth behind the death of Polly Beck Kesterson, the trial of Zeke Proctor and the infamous shootout known today as the Goingsnake Tragedy.

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Ezekiel Proctor is often erroneously cited as being a “Cherokee outlaw.” The truth is much more complicated. In this Cherokee Almanac, we dig to reveal the truth behind the death of Polly Beck Kesterson, the trial of Zeke Proctor and the infamous shootout known today as the Goingsnake Tragedy.

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Reconstructing Unity: Principal Chief Lewis
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Reconstructing Unity: Principal Chief Lewis

In this Cherokee Almanac, we look back on a critical figure in our post-Civil War Reconstruction history, Principal Chief Lewis Downing. We explore his leadership and how the rifts between political factions within our tribe began to heal and the Cherokee Nation became united.
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Seat of Power: The Cherokee Capitol Building
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Seat of Power: The Cherokee Capitol Building

After our forced removal to Indian Territory, the Cherokee Nation established its new capital in Tahlequah. In this Cherokee Almanac, we learn about the construction of the Capitol building and how it reflected our strength and prosperity through tumultuous times.
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Printed Legacy: The Cherokee Advocate
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Printed Legacy: The Cherokee Advocate

After removal, Principal Chief John Ross pushed to create a new newspaper to advocate for Indian people and educate the world about Cherokee people and our issues. In this Cherokee Almanac, we learn about the creation of the Cherokee Nation’s bilingual newspaper, the Cherokee Advocate.
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Railroaded: Cherokee Nation’s Conflict with the Railroads
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Railroaded: Cherokee Nation’s Conflict with the Railroads

Cherokee Nation fought to keep railroads out of our land in Indian Territory but after the Civil War new tracks crossed our nation. In the Cherokee Almanac, learn how railroads impacted our land and our people, bringing hardship and new struggles.
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Tragedy at Goingsnake: The Trial of Zeke Proctor
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Tragedy at Goingsnake: The Trial of Zeke Proctor

Ezekiel Proctor is often erroneously cited as being a “Cherokee outlaw.” The truth is much more complicated. In this Cherokee Almanac, we dig to reveal the truth behind the death of Polly Beck Kesterson, the trial of Zeke Proctor and the infamous shootout known today as the Goingsnake Tragedy.
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A Woman of Her Moment: Narcissa Chisholm Owen
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A Woman of Her Moment: Narcissa Chisholm Owen

Cherokee women have a huge impact on our community, and Narcissa Chisholm Owen is no different than all the Cherokee women that came before her. In this Cherokee Almanac, we learn about Narcissa’s life and how she impacted her sons, the art world and the suffrage movement.
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Mysterious Murders: The Saline Courthouse Massacre
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Mysterious Murders: The Saline Courthouse Massacre

The Saline Courthouse is the last remaining original district courthouse built by the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory. In this Cherokee Almanac we learn about three murders that occurred near the Saline Courthouse and how what came to be known as the Saline Massacre is a mystery that may never be solved.
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Civic Leader Joseph Stick Ross
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Civic Leader Joseph Stick Ross

Joseph “Stick” Ross was a Cherokee Freedman and civic leader in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in the late 1800s. Upon his emancipation, he became a prominent businessman and was one of the first Freedmen to serve on the Cherokee National Council. His leadership and memory are forever etched into the history of our nation.
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Lassoing Fame: The Early Career of Will Rogers
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Lassoing Fame: The Early Career of Will Rogers

Will Rogers is a household name, but a lot happened before he became known as “Oklahoma’s favorite son.” In this Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at everything that led up Will Rogers’ explosion to the heights of national fame.
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Cherokee Nation Facing Oklahoma Statehood
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Cherokee Nation Facing Oklahoma Statehood

Many settlers in Oklahoma territory celebrated on November 16, 1907, when Oklahoma was named the 46th American state. It was a very different story in Cherokee Nation. While some in Indian Territory supported statehood, many greatly opposed it. In this Cherokee Almanac, we look at the complicated and even devastating effects Oklahoma statehood had on Cherokee Nation.
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