Event Details

See the restored historic cabin of famed Osage author John Joseph Mathews. He was considered to be one of the Osage Nation’s most important spokespeople and writers. He wrote the majority of his works in this cabin which he called "The Blackjacks" while also serving on the Osage Tribal Council.

His book  Talking to the Moon  (1945) is a narrative of the first ten years he spent living in his cabin on the prairie of his homeland, observing nature and reflecting on the influence of the environment on Osage culture. It is a combination of autobiography, philosophical treatise and the work of an amateur naturalist; some critics compared it to Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Read Mathews' full story: An Osage Historian on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

On Saturday, October 26, meet by 10 am at the location you'll receive via email upon completing registration. 

How to Attend 

• The event is free, but registration is required and all attendees must complete a release form upon arrival.

• Minors must have their release signed by their parent or guardian.

• Each tour is limited to 20 attendees and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

• The tour will depart the meetup location promptly at 10 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. You’ll receive the exact meetup location and direction in your confirmation and reminder emails.

• If you are no longer able to attend, please contact [email protected] with your name and notice of cancellation.