Whenever we tell people that Oklahoma is our next destination, people always asks us WHY? What is there to see in Oklahoma? We learned that Oklahoma is not just an 'Okie' place.... it is rich with native history... a land where people are proud to display their native Indian Heritage, where Bisons (Buffalos) are recognized as the State Animal, where a rare rock, the Barite Rose Rock, became an old Cherokee legend which represents the blood of the braves and the tears of the maidens who made the devastating 'Trail of Tears' journey in the 1800s to Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma flag displays an Osage warrior's buckskin shield, decorated with pendant eagle feathers. In crossed positions over the shield are an Indian peace pipe and an olive branch. The flag is a rich sky blue.
Did you know that in the 1870s the Osage Indians became the wealthiest people per capita in the United States? In 1870, Congress sold the Osage lands (which the Indians were forced to cede in 1825 to the government) and opened a reservation which became Osage County. Before long, oil was struck on this land and the Osage became extremely wealthy... Karma!
Did you know that in the 1870s the Osage Indians became the wealthiest people per capita in the United States? In 1870, Congress sold the Osage lands (which the Indians were forced to cede in 1825 to the government) and opened a reservation which became Osage County. Before long, oil was struck on this land and the Osage became extremely wealthy... Karma!
OK, now for the OKIE - side of Oklahoma..... ;-)