Broken Arrow History  

Emigrating to Oklahoma from Georgia in 1828, the first group of Creek Indians settled along the Arkansas, Verdigris and Grand Rivers, a few miles north of present Muskogee, Oklahoma. Broken Arrow takes its name from a community in the tribe’s homelands in Georgia. Traditionally, when a community became too big to gather around one campfire, the people divided and a new town would be established. When it came time to find a new town site, a group of Creeks decided on an area they had visited while gathering materials for making arrows. Since they had broken branches from the trees instead of cutting them to make their arrows, they named their new camp “Thlikachka ” or “Broken Arrow.”

Broken Arrow Attactions  

Blue Bell Creameries
8201 E. Hwy 51
258-5100 (800-365-0325) x 450  Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 -2:00 Tours By appointment
Tours up to 40 people and last approximately 30-45 minutes. Adults $2.00, Seniors 55+ $1.00, Children 6-18 $1.00, 5 & Under No Charge. Enjoy a delicious sample of Blue Bell after each tour in the Parlor. Visit the Blue Bell Country Store for souvenirs Monday - Friday 9:00-4:00.

Safaris Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary
ww w.safarissanctuary.org
26881 E. 58th St
357-5683
An EDUCATIONAL, INTERACTIVE wildlife refuge. Visitors always enjoy a stop at Safaris Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary to get a close-up view of Exotic Cats, Wolves, Bears, Primates, Reptiles, as well as many barnyard animals in the petting zoo. Open to the public Sat. & Sun. 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Other times and days by appointment Adults $6.00, Seniors 65+ $4.00, Children 3-12 $5.00, Under 3  no charge Group discounts 25 or more. Enjoy Exotic Cat Feeding Stations, Summer Splash, Pet and Feed the barnyard animals.

Golf World
8101 S. Garnett
252-9797
Miniature Golf and Driving Range

Tee Town Golf Ranch
Golf Practice Facility
7401 S. 209th E. Ave
355-4727

Cinema 8 Movies
3812 S. Elm Pl.
451-1473

Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
4701 S. Elm Pl.
455-4616

Broken Arrow Historical Museum
www.city.broken-arrow.ok.us/museum.htm
1800 S. Main (behind MAIN PLACE)
258-2616
Founded in 1975 with the purpose of researching and writing a scholarly history of the City of Broken Arrow and its vicinity. Also to serve as a history museum and to house a collection of historic objects the Historical Society has collected a wonderful treasure of early Broken Arrow and the surrounding area.


"Holiday Lights in Central Park" 1500 S. Main Broken Arrow is lighting up for the Holidays throughout Central Park. Watch for Santa's Elves playing a game of softball on the BAGSL diamonds while Santa takes some time out to do some fishing in the creek. Look for the deer in the park looking over all the activity including a family decorating a tree and some ice skating. Drive through and let us know what you think. Donna 251-1518

Rhema Bible College Christmas Lights
1025 W. Kenosha
258-1588
Over 2 million lights are turned on Thanksgiving Eve each year at The Rhema Bible Training Center Campus. This spectacular display sparkles over the entire campus and draws thousands of visitors each year.


Broken Arrow Community Playhouse
1800 S. Main – MAIN PLACE
258-0077
The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is a community spirited, educational and artistic enterprise, producing dramatic events and promoting theatrical talents. The 2000 season features production of Steel Magnolias and the Sound of Music. See the Calendar of events for dates and times.

Broken Arrow Library
300 W. Broadway
251-5359

To keep up with the rapidly growing community, the Tulsa City-County Library System built the W. Broadway library in 1985. The building features 11,500 sq. ft with a shelving capacity for 40,000 books, a community meeting room that seats 100, separate children's, young adult and adult areas.

3600 S. Chestnut
451-0002

The South Broken Arrow Library opened in 1994 and offers 6,100 sq ft with a shelving capacity for 27,000 books, a community meeting room that seats 75, separate children's and adult areas.

The library is offering classes to the public at this time on Internet access on Fridays; call the library for more information.