Press Release
March 28, 2025
Contact: CJ Budy
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-237-1907
christopher.budy@history.ok.gov
www.csrhc.org
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center Offering Preview of New Exhibit Showcasing History of Tattoos
ENID, Okla. — Make plans to visit the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid on Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. to get a sneak peek their new exhibit, “A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep.”
“A Body of Work” is a special exhibition featuring art pieces from tattoo artists in northwestern Oklahoma. During the event, artists from Culture Tattoo in Enid and Red Sagas Tattoo Parlor in Woodward will be available to discuss their art. Both companies will offer flash tattoos for an extra cost on a first come, first served basis. Clients must be at least 18 years old and show a valid ID. Culture Tattoo will accept cash and card payments, while Red Sagas will only accept cash.
The exhibit preview will take place concurrently with “Liquid History: Flash & Fizz.” Historical interpreters will take you through the history of sodas at this event, which is part of the “Museum After Dark” programming. Take a tour through the Humphrey Heritage Village and learn about the history of some of the most beloved carbonated drinks — from how they started to the popular soda foundations of the 1950s! Each stop will feature a sample of a fizzy beverage or a mixed concoction with soda as the main ingredient.
Tickets for the preview event for “A Body of Work” are the regular admission cost. They can be purchased at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on the night of the event. Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center and Oklahoma Historical Society members always get in for free. The new exhibit officially opens to the public on Tuesday, April 15.
“Liquid History” tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online. Ticketed group tours start at 6 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes until 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to check out the new exhibit before or after their tour for no additional cost.
Both events are open to the public and designed for all ages. For more information and to view ticket prices, please visit csrhc.org or call 580-237-1907.
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center are available upon request.
