Education Program
About the 1850s Cherokee Homestead
The historic Daniel Cabin on the Murrell Home grounds houses a living history program for schools and the public to demonstrate how the typical Cherokee family lived in the year 1850. The goal of the program is to contrast the life of the wealthy Murrell family with the life of the average Cherokee in the pre-Civil War period, while also illustrating the elements of daily life that people endured.
A seasonal interpreter is on site at the Daniel Cabin to demonstrate the life of an early Cherokee through hands-on living history activities. The public and school groups are invited to visit the cabin and take part in a variety of activities, such as cooking, laundry, gardening, spinning and weaving cloth, games, and much more.
When can I visit the cabin?
The Daniel Cabin on the Murrell Home grounds is open to the public from April 1 to October 31 during regular museum hours.
I would like to schedule a tour for my school group or organization.
Group tours for schools and student organizations are available year-round. Tours include the mansion, gift shop, outbuildings, Daniel Cabin (in season), and grounds. The museum also hosts an annual living history education day for students in May. Our adjacent park, nature trail, and playground are open every day for group picnics or activities on a first come, first serve basis. To schedule a tour or for more information, contact educational coordinator Amanda Pritchett at (918) 456-2751 or email apritchett@okhistory.org.
Attention Teachers
Download our free teacher's curriculum and activity guide for your students. You are welcome to photocopy the activity pages to familiarize your students with the Murrell Home before their visit.
If you are a teacher and would like to be added to our email list for programs, email apritchett@okhistory.org with your name, your school name, the grades you teach, and your phone number.