In observance of Oklahoma Archaeology Month, the “Chickasha Immi': Chickasaw Material Culture” exhibit celebrates weaponry, tools and household items by Chickasaw people before the forced Removal from our historic Homeland. This exhibit spans the Mississippian cultural period through the late 18th century.

Featured exhibit items include projectile points, stone knives, trade beads, stone and iron farm tools and earthenware. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Chickasaw artisans produced beautiful earthenware which incorporates the fossilized shell naturally found in northern Mississippi clay. Based on the findings of archaeological surface surveys, this exhibit showcases historically accurate replicas of these vessels found in the towns of Hikki'ya' (Ackia), Chokkilissa (Old Town), and others.

In addition, on display for the first time at the Chickasaw Cultural Center is a 1775 first edition copy of “The History of the American Indians,” written by British trader James Adair. This work, often regarded as one of the best accounts of Southeastern Indian cultures, provides firsthand observations of how Chickasaws and other Southeastern Indian tribes lived during the 18th century.