T25F-1010 Tour: The Life and Law Career of Bass Reeves
Tulsa | Registration closed 9/29/2025
Explore the extraordinary life of legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi. Serving in Fort Smith and Muskogee for over 30 years, Reeves earned a reputation for courage, integrity, and justice. This half-day tour from Tulsa includes a visit to Muskogee’s Three Rivers Museum, the Bass Reeves statue and other key sites tied to his service with the U.S. Marshals and Muskogee Police. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning; attendees will purchase their own lunch.
Because of some trip logistics, the tour guide recommends carpooling when possible. Registrants should meet at Church of the Madalene at 9am for a 9:15am departure.
Jonita Mullins
Jonita Mullins is an award-winning author and speaker from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She has written twelve books and more than 700 articles focused on history for the Muskogee Phoenix. Her newest book, Oklahoma Originals, made the Publishers Weekly Best Seller list at #2 for Oklahoma non-fiction. Jonita is a passionate preservationist and serves on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society. When she is not writing, speaking or conducting historical tours, Jonita works on preservation projects including the restoration of the home of Alice Robertson, a missionary, teacher and Oklahoma’s first Congresswoman.