SACRED HEART MISSION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KONAWA, OK

The Sacred Heart Mission Historical Society is located in Konawa, Oklahoma and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Sacred Heart Mission. The mission was established in 1876 by the Potawatomi tribe and was run by the Catholic Church until 1982. The mission served as a school, church, and community center for the Potawatomi people and was an important part of their cultural identity.

The Historical Society was founded in 1983 and is housed in the former Sacred Heart Mission school building. The society has a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of the mission and the Potawatomi people. The collection includes photographs, books, and manuscripts, as well as items used in daily life such as baskets, clothing, and tools.

The Historical Society is open to the public and offers tours of the mission and the museum. The society also holds events throughout the year, including a Powwow and a Christmas bazaar. The society is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the Sacred Heart Mission and sharing it with the community. The Sacred Heart Mission Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Potawatomi people and the role of the Catholic Church in their lives.

SACRED HEART MISSION HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KONAWA OK. US MID #8404000374

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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SACRED HEART MISSION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
35037 EW 1370
KONAWA
OK
74849

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