Summer Storytelling | Land of Promise, Land of Loss: The Cherokee Outlet Land Rush
Experience the dramatic story of America’s largest land race through “Land of Promise, Land of Loss: The Cherokee Outlet Land Rush,” a portrayal of the pivotal 1893 event from four unique perspectives. Witness the human drama unfold through the eyes of an exhausted surveyor, an overwhelmed U.S. Marshal, a hopeful homesteader, and the Cherokee people watching their homeland vanish.
SPECIAL SUMMER STORYTELLING SERIES
As an author and oral storyteller, Jim Kissane employs story-crafting techniques that make history engaging and entertaining. His ability to create compelling stories with unexpected twists, humor and poignant moments sets his work apart from more traditional historical accounts. Join us this summer for this special storytelling series inspired by the museum’s collections and special exhibitions.
Space is limited; advance ticket purchase recommended. Museum admission sold separately.