Cherokee Nation To Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center

The Cherokee Nation is celebrating the grand opening of the Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center in Vinita on Monday.

The center offers people traveling along Route 66 and I-44 a chance to learn about Cherokee arts and culture through a pottery exhibit, event space and cultural classes.

The facility is named for Cherokee National Treasure and renowned artist Anna Mitchell

Monday's event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.