Will Rogers was an honorary member of the Indian Women's Pocahontas Club. Holding a birthday celebration at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum began in 1938. The IWPC issued a proclamation stating that they would always remember their friend and fellow club member in this fashion on his birthday every year.

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The tradition continues on November 1, 2025 at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.  Beginning at 10:00 AM, The Club will gather in the Rotunda with an opening ceremony placing some fall foliage at the base of the statue. The Cherokee Nation Veterans' Color Guard lead the women to the tomb for the tradition of placing a wreath, presenting "The Lord's Prayer" in sign language and singing "Amazing Grace" in Cherokee. 

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Everyone will gather in the auditorium around 11 AM. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. will provide Keynote Remarks and Deputy Speaker & District 14 Tribal Councilor Kevin Easley, Jr will speak during the program. Entertainment by Jana Jae, "Queen of the Fiddle", along with a "Hat Contest" in honor of Will's wife, Betty Blake Rogers. So, design your favorite hat to enter in a hat contest for men, women and youth. Prizes awarded for best hat.

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Everyone is invited to stay for a free lunch. We will be serving Will's favorite meal....navy beans, cornbread, and pie.

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE.

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Free admission to the Will Rogers Museum all day. 

3 PM Will Rogers Day Parade

4:30 PM Free Birthday Party for Will and Trick Roping Show at WRM

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Sponsorship by Cherokee Nation.