EPISODE 4: Osiyo, Part I

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EPISODE 4: Osiyo, Part I

Exploring the connections between my less-than-obvious Cherokee roots and Stilwell's Strawberry Festival.

Neal Hallford

May 15, 2023

Host Neal Hallford serves up the connections between his less-than-obvious indigenous heritage and the annual, just concluded Strawberry Festival held in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

HOME OF THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - This past weekend, on May 11th, Stilwell celebrated its 76th Strawberry Festival. While outsiders might assume that the event is just another food-based celebration, it actually has deep roots in the Cherokee culture.

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Along the Trail

A glance back at the colorful characters, unusual places, and sometimes strange events of a childhood lived in 1970s and 1980s Oklahoma. Featuring interviews with friends and fellow storytellers, Along the Trail will take you back to a world that’s familiar, but slowly fading away.

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