Save the date for the 15th annual
Bass Reeves Western History Conference June 26-28th, 2025 Bass Reeves Statue After 4 years of planning, Muskogee will host its very own Bass Reeves statue. The statue is due to be unveiled January 11, 2025, at the Bass Reeves Memorial Celebration located at Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Check out our Donation Page to contribute to the building fund or a general donation to help with in general costs. Thank You to all who have attended the conference in the past. We appreciate you and are happy for you to return for our 14th 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! 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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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. .
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