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Cherokee Strip Museum draws visitors from far and wide
The Cherokee Strip Museum of Alva has made great strides over the last 20 years. At one time, the museum was one of the ‘best kept secrets in Alva.’ It sat up on the hill like a silent sentinel and kept its treasures ready for occasional vis...
Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church dedicated and blessed
The little Cedar Grove Wesleyan Church was filled to capacity on Saturday, Feb. 24, for a dedication and blessing ceremony at its new location on the Cherokee Strip Museum compound. Approximately 100... Full story
Alva Monument Works donates tombstone for outlaw Isaac Black
Issac Black, famous Oklahoma outlaw buried in the Alva cemetery, now has a tombstone, after being buried 123 years in an unmarked grave. After his apprehension and death, Black was buried without any... Full story
The Cherokee Strip Museum recognizes two centenarians and Alva pioneers
Helen Otte Beisel was born on a farm Northwest of Alva to Henry and Bertha Otte. She went to the country school of Pleasantview through eighth grade. She walked to school through the pasture and her d...
Ingenuity, hard work build family legacy
The story of the Kinzie family in Alva, Oklahoma, spans over a century. With innovation, ingenuity and hard work, the Kinzies have established a long-lasting legacy with far-reaching effects. Guy...
Talk of the Town Coming
Mark your calendars for the rapidly upcoming Talk of the Town Tour on Alva’s downtown square, hosted by the Cherokee Strip Museum on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Plan to bring your friends and family down to the square for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon of h...
A vineyard in Alva's backyard
Susie Koontz and her husband have lived many places during their careers. Koontz always had a dream to come back to her roots in Oklahoma, live on the farm and raise cattle. She is the daughter of Jo...
Cherokee Strip Museum to receive Nancy Denner exhibit
The Cherokee Strip Museum is scheduled to receive a new exhibit from the Nancy Denner McGowen family, telling of Nancy Denner's (as she was then) journey from small town Alva to second runner up in th...
