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Perry, Oklahoma

Through the use of artifacts, photographs, and documents the museum traces the history of the Cherokee Outlet and its people.

In addition to exhibits detailing the chronological history of life in the Outlet, there are vignettes of a *General Store, * Kitchen, * Music Room, and offices of early day: *Doctor, D.F. Coldiron, *Dentist, F.C. Seids, and former *Governor, Henry S. Johnston. Memorabilia of former governor Henry Bellmon are also exhibited.

Located on five acres of land, the museum complex includes a one room school, outdoor exhibits, implement building and picnic areas.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Christoph Block Building

Charles Christoph built this building in 1900

Perry, OK Historic Buildings

The Joseph Foucart Building

Perhaps the most striking building in the downtown Perry business district area is the two-story red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Perry, OK Historic Buildings

The Masonic Building

The three story building was built in 1924 to house the various Masonic organizations then active in Perry. In recent years the Masons have moved to a new location but their name remains associated with the building listed on the National Historic Register.

Perry, OK Historic Buildings

Outdoor Murals

This cowhand perception can be admired on the building north of Delaware Street on 6th. The artist is D.J. Mane, 1993. Another mural by D.J. Mane (1994) is painted on the north side of the Foster Drug Store depicting the old fashioned soda fountain days at Foster's.

Perry, OK Arts

Kumback Cafe

The Kumback Cafe is one of the oldest cafes in Oklahoma. It has been in business for over 72 years and is the pride of the community with it art deco design.

Perry, OK Historic Buildings

Things to do near Perry, OK

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Top of Oklahoma Museum

Centennial Park Memorials

Croton Creek Guest Ranch

Ponca City Art Center