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“Beer and basketry” workshop scheduled for August 11

Lidded Basket, ca. 1950, by Lottie Queen Stamper (1907 to 1987)

Idabel, OK (July 25, 2018)—Linda Lou Alexander will lead a basketry workshop at the Museum of the Red River on August 11. The class is scheduled for 4 pm to 8 pm and costs $45. Participants will learn how to create a sturdy, double-walled basket (Western Cherokee), while enjoying a selection of local craft beers/wine. …

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SHERDS: July 2018

Aerial shot of construction, July 2018

Before you dive into this issue, please note that the Museum will be closed from July 14 to July 30. During this time, contractors will complete critical work on the building’s new roof and air conditioning system. You can learn more about the closure in this press release. Click the link below the read the …

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Museum of the Red River will temporarily close starting July 14

Internal shot of workers building the Museum's pyramid on a sunny day

Idabel, OK (June 26, 2018)—The Museum of the Red River will close from July 14 to July 30. During this time, contractors will complete critical work on its roof and air conditioning system. Updates about the closing will be posted on the Museum’s social media pages and website. The closing will not affect Dino Camp …

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Arts of the Southwest opens at the Museum of the Red River

Polychrome Jars (2), ca. 1960 by Lucy M. Lewis (1898 - 1992). Acoma Pueblo (New Mexico). Gift of Alice Dockstader in Memory of her Husband, Frederick J. Dockstader

Idabel, OK (June 19, 2018)—The Museum of the Red River recently opened a new exhibit, Arts of the Southwest. The show features a range of prehistoric, historic and contemporary art from the American Southwest. The area is home to a range of artistic traditions, including wood carving, weaving, and jewelry-making. However, it is best known …

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