Register today for the 15th annual
Bass Reeves Western History Conference Celebration!
June 27 & 28th, 2025
Bring the family!
(Each Adult must register)

Visit the "More" section to make your nomination for the Bass Reeves Legacy of Justice Award

Bass Reeves Statue

PictureThe Bass Reeves statue was dedicated on January 11, 2025.

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Thank You to all who have attended the conference in the past. We appreciate you and are happy for you to return for our 15th Celebration!
Join us and be immersed in the world of Bass Reeves. This two-day conference is packed with fun, adventure, prizes, education, great food and some character's too!
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If you would like to Volunteer or participate in a Re-enacting part, please let us know at (918) 686-6624.
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Oscar and Shiron Butterfly Ray aka...Rufus Cannon and Winnie Reeves
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You must call directly to 918-910-5444 and ask for the Three Rivers Museum discount. This discount is only available for the BRHWC guests.
The history of the Old West in the Twin Territories is a unique and colorful tapestry that connects the four corners of America unlike any other place during this exciting time. We seek to reveal the untold stories from that time, showcasing the contributions made by the brave and daring men and women who lived it, especially those whose exploits were overlooked and remain unrevealed. We will detail the efforts of those who fought to bring a nation torn asunder by war back together through the courage and commitment to justice for all, and who crossed social and racial barriers to serve a larger purpose against great odds.

Bass Reeves, in many ways epitomizes the courage, commitment and integrity such an effort took, but he was not alone. While we seek to spotlight the life of U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves, we realize his full story cannot be told without sharing and examining the lives of the many heroes and villains of his time; to those who gave "the full measure of devotion" to law and justice and to the ordinary people simply engaged in building their lives. They left an indelible "life print" that impacts us today.

These untold stories have within them the power to connect Americans to our national pride, our divine compassion, and our inter-connected humanity. We seek to use this powerful history to reveal the deeds and values which demonstrate that we are one Nation and one people.
PictureSelect programming is funded in part by the Muskogee Tourism Authority dba Visit Muskogee.
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Visit the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame while you are in town! They are temporarily located inside the Muskogee Civic Center while their building is receiving a whole upgrade.
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The Indian Territory Pistoliers are an Old West re-enactment group based out of Fort Smith, Arkansas. From their pistols all the way to the poker chips and other props that are used, the group is known for creating authentic experiences that allow an audience to truly go back in time to a day when Judge Isaac C. Parker and his deputy U.S. Marshals faced off against some of the most infamous outlaws of the American West.

Bass Reeves Legacy Troupe
Bass Reeves Interactive Tour

PictureAn event by Three Rivers Museum of Muskogee, Oklahoma
Three Rivers Museum
220 Elgin street
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-686-6624
www.3riversmuseum.com





Disclaimer: By registering and/or attending the Bass Reeves Western History Conference you agree to release from liabilities the Three Rivers Museum, the Roxy Theater, The Muscogee Creek Nation, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, the City of Muskogee, the City of Fort Gibson, all participating entities including/but not limited to sponsors, donators, businesses, hotels, vehicles, roadways, sidewalks, walk ramps in/around Muskogee, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma and you agree to hold harmless all said and unsaid entities that participate in the Bass Reeves Western History Conference, of all injury(s), death(s), or damage(s) to your person or property stemming from your presence at the Bass Reeves Western History Conference.
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