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As modern as it may be today, the state of Oklahoma has worked hard to retain strong ties to its Native American culture. The Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah is an important part of meeting that goal. The Center includes a variety of different cultural and historical exhibits as well as a Cherokee genealogical research center that offers detailed information about the history of the Cherokee from ancient times to modern day. One of the most popular exhibits of the museum is Tsa-La-Gi Ancient Village. This living history museum provides the opportunity for visitors to see up close the way in which the Cherokee people lived for generations. Just a few of the authentic demonstrations that take place in the village include leather working, woodcarving and pottery making. The Center also includes a variety of different educational exhibits that impart information about the history of the Cherokee people, including a detailed history on the Trail of Tears and the impact that it had on the Cherokee. A series of maps depict the loss of Cherokee lands that have occurred through history since the time the Cherokee first encountered Europeans in the 16th century.