Civic Institutions
Further information: Creek National CapitolThe Nation's historic old Council House (also known as the Creek National Capitol) was built in 1878 and located in downtown Okmulgee. It was completely restored in the 1990s. It now serves as a museum of tribal history. The Red Stick Gallery in the museum features contemporary art by tribal members.
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