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Click the Register button for the June 22-24, 2023 Conference.
Seats are going fast! Register today! The 2023 Speaker's are:
Tye Wilson and historian Karen Coody Cooper authored a book about Black Cherokee History called Oklahoma Black Cherokees.
Tye will be the 2023 Friday afternoon speaker while at the Battle of Honey Springs, Rentiesville, Oklahoma.
 Wallace Moore is a descendant of Wallace McNac, Sr, a Lighthorseman and U.S. Deputy Marshal, Indian Territory.
Mr. Moore will be the 2023 Friday evening speaker.
Wallace Moore is the Author of Ebony Horse Soldier. It tells the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers in a poetic fashion. The book is written about the history of African Americans in the military during the Indian War.
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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. If you heard the words Bass Reeves, you wouldn't connect him to the Civil War.
To learn more about this, join us on Friday morning's Tour as guests take tour of several sites important to the Civil War in Indian Territory such as Fort Davis, Fort Gibson and Honey Springs. Bass Reeves spent the war years in these areas and may have served with or scouted for one of the Indian Home Guard units along with many other black soldiers.  Select programming is funded in part by the Muskogee Tourism Authority dba Visit Muskogee.
Thank you to all of our Sponsor's, Partner's and Supporter's past and present!
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Bass Reeves Sculpture
Help us raise the remaining funds for a life-sized statue of Bass Reeves to be on the Three Rivers Museum grounds. Check out our Donation Page to contribute. We are $30,000 away from the making of the statue! See Artist information under the More tab. 
Prairie Grass Productions are Lawman and Outlaw reenactor's who tell their stories through interactive engagements..
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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 13th Conference!
Join us and be immersed in the world of Bass Reeves. This three-day conference is packed with fun, adventure, prizes, education and great food! We have heard rumors that the CBS Sunday Morning show will be here recording! If you would like to Volunteer or participate in a Re-enacting part, please let us know at (918) 686-6624. 
Oscar and Shiron Butterfly Ray aka...Rufus Cannon and Winnie Reeves
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Bass Reeves Legacy Troupe
Bass Reeves Interactive Tour
Lawmen & Outlaws
Indian Territory Pistoliers
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.
Three Rivers Museum
220 Elgin street
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-686-6624
www.3riversmuseum.com
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 Battle of Honey Springs, 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, Rentiesville, 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.