On the museum’s five acres is a furnished one-room country school built in 1895. In schools like this one, students received their education from the first through the eighth grade. Rose Hill School was moved to the museum grounds in 1971.
Today the museum offers a living history program to fourth grade children throughout Oklahoma. “A Day at Rose Hill School” provides an introduction into lifestyles, education, and the environment of early Oklahoma. During their day at Rose Hill School, the children participate in a 1910 curriculum led by a costumed schoolmarm. The school day includes lessons from a McGuffey’s Eclectic Reader, penmanship, orthography, geography, chores, and period games.
School activities are currently scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters. There is a $5.00 fee for scholars, but no fee for teachers or bus driver. Others with the group will pay $2.50 each.
Visitors are welcome, and visiting the schoolhouse is part of the admission to the museum. The schedule is subject to change. The Rose Hill School program is operated jointly by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Cherokee Strip Historical Society.
Cherokee Strip Museum is located at 2617 West Fir, Perry, OK.
Visit our websites at www.okhistory.org and www.cherokee-strip-museum.org.

Categories: Exhibits, Museum, Historical

Contact Info: Peggy Haxton
2617 West Fir
Perry, OK 73077
Phone: 580-336-2405
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