Book Signing! A Name Worth Millions: The Story of Sarah Rector and Her Family.

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC-06:00

8625 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139-9462, United States | Oklahoma City

Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band -Black Creeks
Publisher/HostMuscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band -Black Creeks
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A Name Worth Millions: The Story of Sarah Rector and Her Family
Book Signing at the Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History
The Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History and the MCIFB is proud to announce a special book signing event for A Name Worth Millions: The Story of Sarah Rector and Her Family on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
The book, authored by Karen Carter Riffle, was created in partnership with nieces of Sarah Rector, ensuring that this remarkable story is told with authenticity and family insight. Sarah Rector, often referred to as “the richest Black girl in America,” remains a symbol of resilience, legacy, and the complex history of Freedmen in Oklahoma (Indian Territory).
During the event, Karen Carter Riffle will be available to sign copies of the book. In addition, family will be present to meet with guests, share personal reflections, and answer questions about their family’s extraordinary history.
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History
8625 South Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139
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