What stories will you discover—and choose to pass on? Across Choctaw Country, history isn’t confined to display cases. It’s alive in traditions, art, stories and places that connect past generations to the present. These destinations offer opportunities to learn, explore and experience the cultural legacy that continues to shape the region today. Choctaw Powwow Attend the Choctaw Powwow Location: Choctaw Event Center 3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant, OK 74701 Highlights: One of the largest powwows in the nation Free admission Tribal singing and dancing Traditional stickball matches Authentic Choctaw arts and crafts Native food vendors Tribes gathering from across the country Don’t Miss: Grand Entry ceremonies Championship stickball games Handmade artisan goods Traditional cultural performances Choctaw Cultural Center Visit the Choctaw Cultural Center Location: Choctaw Cultural Center 1919 Hina Hanta Wy, Calera, OK 74730 Highlights: Interactive exhibits that engage all five senses Immersive storytelling experiences Living Village tours Stickball demonstrations Hands-on cultural classes Experiences: Basketweaving workshops Beadwork classes Cultural demonstrations Indigenous cuisine at Champuli Café Must Try: Frybread tacos Tanchi Labona Semple Family Museum of Native American Art Tour the Semple Family Museum of Native American Art Location: Semple Family Museum 430 University Blvd 425, Durant, OK 74701 Highlights: Native American fine art collections Rotating exhibits Educational workshops Welcoming gallery atmosphere Explore: Pottery Textiles Beadwork Contemporary Native artwork Learn About: Indigenous history Spiritual traditions Artistic expression Cultural preservation Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center Explore the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center Location: Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center 18154 1st St, Spiro, OK 74959 Highlights: Oklahoma’s only publicly accessible Native American archaeological site Largest prehistoric earthen mounds in the state Ceremonial center dating from A.D. 800–1450 Things to Do: Explore interpretive exhibits Take a guided tour Walk historic nature trails Learn about ancient indigenous civilizations Why Visit: Gain insight into one of North America’s most important archaeological sites Experience a landscape shaped by centuries of cultural history Museum of the Red River Experience the Museum of the Red River Location: Museum of the Red River 812 E Lincoln Rd, Idabel, OK 74745 Highlights: Free admission More than 33,000 artifacts from around the world Extensive indigenous art and cultural collections Must-See Exhibits: Amazonian featherwork Southwest ceramics Southeast basketry Archaeological artifacts dating from A.D. 700–1500 Indigenous artwork from multiple cultures Family Favorites: Acrocanthosaurus atokensis cast Oklahoma’s official state dinosaur Hands-On Opportunities: Painting workshops Basketweaving classes Educational programs and special events Your Cultural Discovery Journey Whether you’re cheering at a powwow, exploring ancient mounds, admiring Native artwork or experiencing Choctaw traditions firsthand, each stop offers a meaningful connection to the people, stories and heritage that make Choctaw Country unique. Come curious. Leave connected. Carry the stories forward.