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\r\n<\/P> \r\nCherokee Nation\u2019s most iconic and historic documents and artifacts are moving to a new, temporary home. The Cherokee National Research Center<\/a> is scheduled to open later this summer at the Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah. The documents will remain at the new center while a long-term plan is developed for their current home, the Cherokee Heritage Center.\r\n <\/P> \r\nThis collection is the foremost assembly of historic, Cherokee-related documents and cultural treasures from the 1700s through present day. Most of the items are one of a kind. They trace the remarkable history and evolution of the Cherokee Nation, and they are a tangible representation of the strength, genius and perseverance of the Cherokee people.\r\n <\/P> \r\nLast September my administration worked with the Council of the Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee National Historical Society to usher in a new era for the Cherokee Heritage Center. The Cherokee Heritage Center Act of 2020<\/a> set in motion the transfer of the center\u2019s collections and property to the Cherokee Nation and created a new advisory body for oversight and the development of a strategic plan.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\nSince then we have been working on addressing the center\u2019s aging infrastructure, modernizing the archival processes and adopting environmental controls, all to keep the center\u2019s collections safe and secure. By acting swiftly, we ensured these precious artifacts of our culture will be here for our children, grandchildren and generations to come to learn from and enjoy.\r\n <\/P> \r\nThe new site will also improve accessibility of historically significant tribal records. The new Cherokee National Research Center includes a 5,000-square-foot fireproof and storm-resistant vault with industry-leading environmental controls, as well as two research rooms for artists, scholars and community members. Historians and genealogists can access information they need while maintaining the safety of the items. A public genealogy center will allow access to research materials and support from genealogy staff by appointment.\r\n <\/P> \r\nAt the same time, the changes and investment at the Cherokee Heritage Center represent an important investment in our future. The newly formed Cherokee National Historical Society will soon be announcing a board of directors to help guide the heritage center\u2019s next chapter and ensure it continues to be the heart of Cherokee Nation\u2019s efforts in cultural preservation.\r\n <\/P> ![\"Cherokee](\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherokeeheritagecenteract.jpg\")
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