You are cordially invited to the Faces of Freedmen exhibit, hosted by the Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History. Please join us anytime on August 16, 2025, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Address: 8625 S. Walker Ave, OKC, 73139
"Faces of Freedmen," is a powerful visual tribute to the resilience and legacy of the Freedmen of the Five Tribes. This collage weaves together the faces of ancestors and descendants alongside their Dawes records, creating a living archive of identity, survival, and pride.
More than an art installation, Faces of Freedmen serves as a primer for those beginning their journey into Freedmen genealogy. Through curated examples of Dawes enrollment cards, census documents, and family photos, the exhibit introduces visitors to the tools and stories necessary to trace their lineage.
By honoring the past and empowering the present, this exhibit pays homage to our lineage.
The curator of Faces of Freedmen, Sache D. Primeaux-Shaw, is a native of Northeast Oklahoma City. She obtained her Bachelor's in Political Science and History from Oklahoma City University and earned her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Seminole and Chickasaw Freedmen. She is also active in her community as an organizer and mentor, as well as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She has been a historian and genealogist since 2008 and has helped many people find their roots through Roots Reclaimed Genealogy.
We look forward to visiting with you!
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