This Seminole Museum was extremely interesting. I really respect the Seminoles for what they have been able to
accomplish. 150 years ago, they had nothing and they have been able to take lands that were considered
worthless and do wonders with it. They are extremely family and tribe oriented. They do an awful lot to protect and
teach their culture to their children. The money they make from gambling all goes back to the tribe and to
outstanding services for the tribe. We saw plenty of evidence of this and they seem to be doing much better than
many of the Indians we saw out west. There is also a 1 1/2 mile boardwalk behind the museum that goes through
a swamp and a hammock. We walked it. There are about 75 markers on it explaining various points of interest.
accomplish. 150 years ago, they had nothing and they have been able to take lands that were considered
worthless and do wonders with it. They are extremely family and tribe oriented. They do an awful lot to protect and
teach their culture to their children. The money they make from gambling all goes back to the tribe and to
outstanding services for the tribe. We saw plenty of evidence of this and they seem to be doing much better than
many of the Indians we saw out west. There is also a 1 1/2 mile boardwalk behind the museum that goes through
a swamp and a hammock. We walked it. There are about 75 markers on it explaining various points of interest.
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They have a 5 screen, 20 minute movie that was very good.
There are many life size exhibits depicting varous historical happenings.
A horse and a jackass, you pick which one.
Cracker whip used by the seminole cowboys in getting cattle from the brush
Horrible Indian Removal Act.
Wooden carved stirrups.
Famous red barn built y indians and CCC during the depression.
They have their own brand of beef. Ask for it at your super market.
The decendants of the orginal Spanish horses are breed on the reservation. Now called "Cracker Horses"
Photos of indians from the 1920's. After the 3 Seminole wars and the Trail of tears where over 11,000 were
moved to OK, there were about 300 Seminoles left. They swelled to about 4,500 now.
moved to OK, there were about 300 Seminoles left. They swelled to about 4,500 now.
Photo of village from the 1920's
Photo of a photo