Upcoming Events
May 21, 2022 - Annual “Old Fashioned Picnic” at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in Oologah, OK. It is a tradition, carried forward since the inception of the Pocahontas Club, which was founded in 1899. The first event was held at Talala, with an old fashioned picnic and square dance in John Lipe’s new barn. Today, it is most appropriate to have the picnic at the Will Rogers birthplace ranch, since he was one of the early members of the club. There will be cultural games and contests, traditional hog fry, live music and good old fashioned family fun. Open to the Public.
November 5, 2022 – Annual “Hats Off to Will” birthday celebration and wreath laying ceremony. Open to the Public.
Monthly Meetings
April 23, 2022 TBA - Business Meeting
May 21, 2022 Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch - Annual Old Fashioned Picnic - Open the Public
June 2022 (TBA) Founders Day - Historic Trip
August 6, 2022 Member & Volunteer Appreciation Day and Scholarship Awards
September 24, 2022 TBA - Memorial Service
October 22, 2022 Hammett House, Claremore, OK - Present Slate of Officers for 2023
November 5, 2022 “Hats Off to Will” Will Rogers birthday tribute & Wreath Laying Ceremony Will Rogers Memorial, Claremore, OK - Open to the Public
November 19, 2022 TBA - Election of Officers
December 10, 2022 TBA - Christmas Party & Installation of Officers
Annual Events
Wild Onion Feast
The Indian Women's Pocahontas Club will host their Annual Wild Onion Dinner. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church (1615 N. Hwy 88, Claremore). Traditional Food will be served including wild onions (the first green of spring),eggs, salt pork, Selu (corn), ham, grape dumplings and many other tasty treats. In addition to the food there are several fun activities including auctions. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door or by calling Ollie Starr (918) 760-7499 or Celeste Tillery (918) 724-3006. This event is open to the public and is the primary fundraiser for the Indian Women's Pocahontas Higher Education Scholarship program.
Old Fashion Picnic
The Indian Women's Pocahontas Club will host their Annual Old Fashioned Picnic. The event will be held at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch (9501 E 380 Rd., Oologah, Ok). The Club’s distinguished Honorary Members will be honored guests.The event is open to the public and features a hog fry, live music and dancing, traditional Cherokee games and children’s activities.
Hat's Off To Will
The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club will host their annual tribute to Will Rogers. The Wreath Laying Ceremony by the Pocahontas Club will begin at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in the Rotunda. The ceremony begins with the club members, dressed in their Cherokee tear dresses and shawls around the bronze statue of Will Rogers.