Latest partners added for The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midwest City High School History Center and Vietnam Memorial

2026-05-11T15:53:03-05:00

The History Center is filled with memorabilia from Midwest City High School since its founding in 1943. See photographs of Midwest City School athletes and signed balls and jerseys from the school's various sports teams. Marching band uniforms, faculty photographs and graduation gowns from throughout the years are just some of the items visitors can see.

Dobson Museum & Home - Ottawa County Historical Society

2026-05-06T08:37:25-05:00

The Dobson Museum and Home are in downtown Miami, Oklahoma. The collections are owned by the Ottawa County Historical Society, and the museum staff is funded by the Nellie Dobson Trust. The museum collections consist of artifacts and archive collections that represent all of Ottawa County, Oklahoma's history, culture, and people. The museum exhibits the history of the ten Native American tribes represented in the county, mining, pioneer life, industry, communities, culture, art, transportation, and notable Ottawa Countians.

The Coleman Theatre Beautiful

2026-03-13T14:52:19-05:00

Located on Route 66 and nestled in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, the Coleman Theatre Beautiful is a beacon for tourists from around the world. Every year visitors flock to the historic vaudeville theatre to experience the Spanish Colonial Mission-style exterior and the Louis XV interior.

Stillwater Public Library

2026-02-19T11:11:36-06:00

The Stillwater Public Library was founded in 1922 by the Stillwater Woman’s Club and opened in 1923. It has grown over the years to encompass a 54,400 square foot facility. Librarians maintain the tradition of providing book collections and informational programming, with the addition of the latest technological services. Since 2016 the library has been developing its archives and now has a room devoted to that purpose which holds books, documents, and photos. The main focus of Stillwater Public Library’s Special Collections is local government and the history of civic organizations ranging from nationally known groups like Rotary to local writing and gardening clubs.

95th Division Association and Foundation

2026-01-23T13:33:35-06:00

The 95th Division Association and Foundation is a Veteran-focused organization. The mission of 95th Division Foundation is to collect, preserve, and share the history and legacy of the 95th Division. The Foundation maintains a Memorial museum at Fort Sill and numerous monuments nationwide honoring its veterans, provides research tools for veteran families, and awards an Annual Scholarship Grant to a family member of a 95th Division soldier.

State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

2026-01-07T14:05:39-06:00

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is responsible, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service and local governments, in carrying out the mandates of the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665, as amended) in Oklahoma. The SHPO works with citizens and groups throughout the state to identify, evaluate, and protect Oklahoma's diverse range of historic, architectural, and archaeological resources.

Hunter’s Home

2025-05-02T20:13:13-05:00

Hunter’s Home is the only remaining pre–Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma. A kitchen garden, field crops, animals, log cabin, and the historic home give visitors a window into life on an antebellum Cherokee plantation.

International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) Archives

2025-03-05T09:06:29-06:00

The International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) Archives is located in Oklahoma City at the Global Ministry Center. Our mission is to preserve and provide access to artifacts related to IPHC history.

Oklahoma History Center Museum

2025-02-13T13:18:05-06:00

The Oklahoma History Center Learning and Engagement department is dedicated to creating, developing, and sharing resources that assist all learners in learning about Oklahoma’s people and histories. OHC L&E can assist educators and civic groups with material showcasing the importance and complexity of our state’s history through online resources, educational trunks, and presentations.

Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.

2024-11-06T10:15:54-06:00

Located in Mangum, Oklahoma, the Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc. was established as a depository to preserve the knowledge, history, and facts regarding Old Greer County. To protect and commemorate the people, places, and things that represented this area, along with provide a lasting memorial for those brave pioneers who carved a home out of an untamed wilderness.

Tryon Public Library

2024-11-06T10:12:28-06:00

The Tryon Public Library is located in Tyron, Oklahoma in Lincoln County. The main library has a collection of more than 6,000 books and videos. There is a special Tryon Oklahoma Collection which includes school photographs of Tryon students from 1923 to 1997. After 1997 the school was consolidated with the school in Perkins, Oklahoma. Our Wanda Kinder-Sullivan Children's Library is located within the library. Children of all ages are encouraged to sit a while, read, and rediscover the joy of being surrounded by books. We are located at 25 South Main in Tryon, Oklahoma.

Waynoka Air-Rail Museum

2024-05-19T07:26:38-05:00

Waynoka had its beginnings in 1887 when the Santa Fe Railroad built a rail line across the Cherokee Outlet in Northwest Oklahoma. In 1907, Waynoka was named Division Point by the railroad. Vast rail yards were built: a 16-bay roundhouse, ice plant capable of producing 241 tons of ice daily, switch yards and more.

Kirkpatrick Family Archive

2024-05-19T07:23:36-05:00

The Kirkpatrick Family Archive, founded by Christian K. Keesee in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society, is supported by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund an affiliated fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The archive commemorates the genealogy and legacy of John E. and Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick and the rich history and impact of their families on central Oklahoma. The archive includes the preservation of materials related to this Oklahoma family which are physically and digitally shared with the Oklahoma History Center and its Gateway to Oklahoma History.

Grady County Historical Society and Museum

2024-05-17T07:00:09-05:00

The Grady County Historical Society and Museum is located in the former Dixie Department Store building. The museum contains Grady County history from all decades.

Hooker Historical Society

2024-05-17T06:55:26-05:00

The Hooker Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the local legacy of Hooker, Oklahoma through collecting documents, photographs and heirlooms that tell the story of our people

Honey Springs Battlefield

2024-05-17T06:51:38-05:00

The Honey Springs Battlefield is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. Through artifacts, graphics and narrative, the visitor center exhibits tell the rich history of the Battle of Honey Springs.

Oklahoma Forest Heritage Center

2024-05-17T06:46:45-05:00

The Forest Heritage Center has been a community anchor in Southeast Oklahoma for over 40 years. It was built by a group of foresters with a vision of telling our story of the history of the forest. Today we are continuing the mission of the founders by educating the public through educational programs, special events, gallery exhibits, and taking every opportunity to educate the public about the positive impact of the forest and its products on our daily lives.

Lawton Public Library

2024-01-25T09:02:52-06:00

The Lawton Public Library has been serving the community for the last 50 years. We have a digital memory center where you can take memories from a degrading format and digitize them to preserve them for years to come.

Down Home Blues Club & OK Blues Hall of Fame

2023-08-08T09:19:27-05:00

The childhood home of famed blues guitarist D.C. Minner is now a club featuring blues artists and memorabilia. Opened in 1988 by Minner and his bassist wife, Selby, this Oklahoma landmark serves as both a historic and active musical venue in the historic all-black town of Rentiesville. After Minner's death in 2008, his wife Selby continued performing, recording, and teaching the blues in Oklahoma and around the nation.

El Reno Carnegie Library

2023-05-17T16:11:44-05:00

The El Reno Carnegie Library has served Canadian County and the citizens of El Reno, Oklahoma, since 1905 in our original Carnegie building. We are a department of the City of El Reno and have an advisory Library Board. We have books and info for all ages and interests. You will love our classes and events to help you keep learning and growing

Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

2023-05-05T16:47:29-05:00

The Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma serves as the corporate and ministerial memory in Oklahoma. It is the primary historical repository of The Episcopal Church in Oklahoma’s mission, ministries, parishes, congregations, and people.

Okeene Historical Preservation Group

2023-05-05T16:43:28-05:00

Okeene Historical Preservation Group (OHPG) is a nonprofit corporation was created August 9, 2011. For the betterment of Okeene, OHPG will be a change agent for preserving its history and historical buildings, making it more beautiful, promoting recycling and contributing to its growth and opportunities. The organization is managed and operated solely by volunteers. There is a seven-member Board of Directors, who with an enthusiastic and energetic corps of community volunteers get things done all around town.

Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum

2023-05-05T16:40:34-05:00

The Pawnee Bill Ranch was once the showplace of the world-renowned Wild West Show entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie. Visitors can tour Pawnee Bill and his wife May’s fourteen-room mansion, fully furnished with their original belongings. Their dream home, completed in 1910, is filled with Lillie family memorabilia, photographs, original artwork, and more. The ranch property also houses a museum with exhibits related to Pawnee Bill, Wild West Shows, and the Pawnee tribe. The 500-acre grounds include the original ranch blacksmith shop, a 1903 log cabin, a large barn built in 1926, and an Indian Flower Shrine - all available to the public.

The Chisholm

2023-05-05T16:37:00-05:00

The mission of The Chisholm is to collect, preserve, and share the story of farming and ranching heritage across Oklahoma from its historical roots through contemporary issues. L

Rogers County Historical Society

2023-03-21T09:48:11-05:00

The Rogers County Historical Society is a non-profit organization of community volunteers dedicated to preserving the heritage and landmarks of Rogers County, Oklahoma, in the cities of Claremore, Verdigris, Oologah, Foyil, Inola, and Chelsea. These places are unique to the history of Indian Territory, Oklahoma statehood, and our modern history. The RCHS has been instrumental in past restoration efforts of the Old Will Rogers Library, now the Claremore Museum of History where the Lynn Riggs Memorial is housed, and the Will Rogers Hotel on Historic Route 66. Both iconic buildings are located in Claremore. We currently curate Totem Pole Park in Foyil/Chelsea and the beautiful Belvidere Mansion in Claremore. We invite you to join us and become part of our story.

Keystone Crossroads Historical Society

2022-06-13T09:46:05-05:00

The Keystone Crossroads Historical Society (KCHS) was founded in 1975 to preserve the area’s local history that was impacted by the development of the Keystone Reservoir.

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum

2022-05-10T16:37:47-05:00

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is home to many exhibits of the Oklahoma Fire Service, artifacts from the London Fire Brigade, a dozen restored fire trucks - with the oldest dating from the very early 1900’s, and artifacts from the 18th Century through the 20th Century.

National Archives and Records Administration

2022-03-30T18:52:13-05:00

Congress established the National Archives in 1934 to preserve and care for the records of the U.S. Government. Previously, federal records were kept in various basements, attics, abandoned buildings, and other storage places with little security or concern for storage conditions. In 1935, Archives staff and WPA workers began to survey federal records and the next year the first batch of federal records were transferred to the new National Archives Building in Washington, DC.

Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar

2022-01-24T15:12:49-06:00

The Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar is housed in the 1928 building that originally was the First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Stillwater Arts and Humanities Council purchased this building with funding assistance from Leonard and Molly Sheerar in the early 1970s, and the Sheerar Cultural and Heritage Center was formed. On the lower level of the two-story building, the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History opened in 1974. The mission of the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar is to collect the material culture of our community, preserve these materials, make them available for study, and share them through all effective means.

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center

2021-05-25T19:52:03-05:00

The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center is a unique and nonpartisan institution that strengthens representative democracy through scholarship, learning, and service.

Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School

2021-04-06T15:37:49-05:00

The museum is a property of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the Cherokee Outlet. he museum complex sits on five acres and consists of four buildings: the museum, a blacksmith shop, a large implement building, and an original one-room schoolhouse.

Museum of the Western Prairie

2021-04-06T15:30:58-05:00

Established in 1974, the Museum of the Western Prairie reopened in 2011 following an extensive renovation. A property of the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Museum tells the story of the settlement of Southwest Oklahoma, concentrating on the decades from 1880 to 1920 spanning, in part, the Territorial Era and the Early Statehood Era. The collections housed in the 8,000 square foot facility include approximately 35,000 artifacts, 14,000 photographs, and 11,000 resource materials along with a reference library of 2,000 books and family history files.

Three Rivers Museum

2021-04-06T15:23:23-05:00

The Three Rivers Museum of Muskogee was established in 1989 as the dream of local historian Dorothy Ball, who was the chairman of the Muskogee Historic Preservation Commission. The museum was created to provide a location to collect, preserve, research, interpret and exhibit artifacts that illustrate the history and heritage of the Three Rivers area of Eastern Oklahoma. The Three Rivers area includes: Muskogee, Wagoner, Cherokee, McIntosh, Okmulgee, Haskell, Southern Mayes and Western Sequoyah Counties.

Ardmore Public Library

2020-03-13T11:56:44-05:00

The Ardmore Public Library is a municipal department of the City of Ardmore, making it a unique repository of vital information for the citizens of Ardmore. Current Director Daniel Gibbs has worked at the library since 1995 and has served as Director since 2004. The Ardmore Public Library serves as the hub of the community, providing information, access, and a destination for all the citizens of Ardmore and Carter County. From a past rich in history to a future full of promise, the Ardmore Public Library stands ready to begin its second century.

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

2020-02-13T20:25:12-06:00

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, a property of the Oklahoma Historical Society, tells the story of the largest land run in American history. Its archives house a varied collection of historical material—including numerous eyewitness pioneer accounts, oral histories, original manuscripts, books, and more than 20,000 original and reproduced photographs.

Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

2020-02-12T22:21:52-06:00

The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society (OCHS) was organized and became a functioning organization in 2018. Partnerships were formalized with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma State University Oral History Research Program and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Oklahoma Historical Society

2009-05-29T13:19:49-05:00

The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.

UNT Libraries

2009-03-30T21:57:34-05:00

The UNT Libraries serve the university and community by providing access to physical and online collections, fostering information literacy, supporting academic research, and much, much more.