TAHLEQUAH – Sequoyah introduced the Cherokee syllabary in 1821. This year, Cherokee Nation celebrates the bicentennial of his invention with a series of exhibits focused on the Cherokee language and syllabary.
The “Sequoyah: An American Icon” exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum explores Sequoyah’s life and contributions made to the Cherokee people while examining how his name and image have been embedded in the nation’s identity.
The Sequoyah exhibit continues through Dec. 31, 2021, at the Cherokee National History Museum, and includes a collection of original artwork, documents and artifacts illustrating the impact Sequoyah and his creation has had on generations.
The Cherokee National History Museum is located in one of the tribe’s most iconic structures, the Cherokee National Capitol building. The museum opened in 2019 and shares the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation within 4,000 square feet of permanent exhibit space that features Cherokee lifestyle from pre-European contact through the Trail of Tears and the revitalization of the tribe after the American Civil War. It is located at 101 S. Muskogee Ave.