This is just one of the thousands of Oklahoma stories we'll be able to tell when OKPOP Museum is finished.

On Friday, we hosted staff from the House, Senate, Governor's office, and Lt. Governor's office for a tour of Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum. We were able to show the many things the OHS does from living history programs to historic building preservation to museum operations.

We've got a deal for you! Family memberships to the Oklahoma Historical Society are on sale for $50 instead of $75. With a membership, you gain free admission to all 24 OHS sites for a year and a subscription to the Chronicles of Oklahoma. Click here: okhistory.org/support/member…

We’re so excited! Two of our sites were recognized as Top Western Museums of 2024 in the Sept/Oct issue of True West Magazine 🎉 🏆 Top U.S. museums in the “Cowboys, Indians, Lawmen, Mountain Men & Outlaws” category: • Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum • Will Rogers Memorial Museum

Today, the Clara Luper Legacy Committee commemorated the 66th anniversary of the sit-in and 55th anniversary of the sanitation strike with a march to Kaiser's Diner. My daughter and I were proud to participate and recognize these important events in Civil Rights history.

This is a great article! Fascinating account of the time the Man in Black played at Big Mac.

Incoming senator Avery Frix joined us today for a tour of Hunter's Home in Park Hill. This historic site is in Sen. Frix's new district.

🎙️New episode of A Very OK Podcast today! Dr. Blackburn and I were thrilled to have Berry Tramel as our guest to talk about the Sooners 47-game winning streak in football from 1953-57, a record that still stands. Find it on your favorite podcast app.

I had a good time participating in a panel discussion for OETA with Dr. Keith Gaddie, Dr. Melody Rowlett, and Cassidy Mudd. Look for it on the Oklahoma News Report tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m.

The first day of the college football season is a great excuse to listen to our podcast about Coach Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Football 47-game winning streak from 1953-57.

Texas Monthly BBQ editor Daniel Vaughn ranks 3 Oklahoma joints as tops in Texas-style BBQ in the nation with Edge Craft in OKC in the Top 10. Phat Tabb's in Idabel and Oakhart in Tulsa are the others. I've eaten at all of them and they are incredible. texasmonthly.com/bbq/the-united…

Don’t miss the bus! Go check out our #BackToSchool Online Membership Special before it ends on August 31 🕰 For only $50, you can get one year of FREE admission to 20+ museums/historic sites, a subscription to “The Chronicles of Oklahoma” & much more! ➡ okhistory.org/join

The 2024/2025 grant cycle for the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program begins today! Questions? We will host virtual workshops on Sept. 3 & Sept. 9 Learn about the program, review eligibility requirements, check deadlines & register for a workshop: okhistory.org/grants

The Oklahoma State Fair starts today! Check out this amazing poster from 1912 😍 👋 Stop by & see us at this year’s Oklahoma State Fair—our booth is located inside the Bennett Event Center (Row 1800). (Century Chest Collection, OHS) #StateFair

I was honored to be invited to the celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the consulate in OKC. Our consul, Edurne Pineda, and her wonderful staff put on a great celebration!

Sarah, Chad, and I are working the Oklahoma Historical Society booth at the Oklahoma State Fair today. Come see us on Row 1800 in the Bennett Center!

🎙️New podcast episode out today! Find it on your favorite podcast app.

Every month, we have an onboarding day at the Oklahoma History Center for new employees at the Oklahoma Historical Society. This onboarding allows them the opportunity to get a deeper look at the agency and ask questions. We're happy to welcome 6 new staff members this month!

Exciting announcement! Our keynote speaker for the 2025 Oklahoma History Symposium will be award-winning filmmaker Loren Waters (Cherokee/Kiowa). She will discuss her documentary short “ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek)” 📆 Sat., May 3, 2025 📍OK History Center in OKC

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