Considered as the largest fraternity in the world, Freemasonry is, in its most basic form, a group of dedicated men concerned with moral and spiritual values. They form a brotherhood of like-minded individuals, dedicated to humanitarian causes and the betterment of the world around them. They are proud and humble; proud in the rich heritage […]
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Historical stories and facts
Saving Downtown Oklahoma: The Preservation of Historic Buildings
They were coal miners, railroad workers, merchants, farmers, husbands, wives, and children. They came to Oklahoma for many reasons. Some came to begin a better life. Some came because their job brought them here. Others came in an attempt to escape the law. Whatever their reasons for coming, they were the people who built and […]
Hartshorne, Oklahoma: A Historic Coal-Mining Town
About Hartshorne, Oklahoma In Hartshorne, Oklahoma, the Twin Cities Heritage Museum paints a vivid picture of the life of an early coal-mining town. Fantastic artifacts from the early 1900s allow visitors to take a step back in time to when coal was king. Today, Hartshorne is reminiscent of a typical small-town main-street community. Historic brick […]
Little Sahara State Park: The Roaming Sand Dunes of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sand Dunes In the Little Sahara desert, one can almost picture Egypt’s wandering camels, Arabian princes, and majestic sphinxes, all without the 6,000-mile trip. Most of what you’ll find in the Little Sahara desert is lizards, sand dunes, and dune buggies—lots and lots of dune buggies! The Little Sahara State Park is one of […]
History of the Blue Whale of Catoosa: An Oklahoma Whale of a Tale
Swimming through a sea of green foliage, the Catoosa blue whale smiles happily at travelers driving along the historic Route 66. The blue whale’s wide smile just begs for attention, and like the call of the ancient Sirens, visitors are entranced by this great hunk of concrete. Today, Catoosa’s Blue Whale is a captivating tourist […]
Skullyville, Oklahoma: Gold, Choctaws, and Covered Wagons
Skullyville Founded in 1832, Skullyville was one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most important towns. Throughout its brief but turbulent existence, Skullyville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation, was a key stop on the renowned Butterfield Stage Route, was ravaged by the bloody Civil War, and was known as a cultural and educational center. Located […]
Discover Bartlesville: Woolaroc; bandit haven, outlaw refuge, and famous home of Frank Phillips
During the roaring 20’s, when flappers and jazz music dominated the scene in the east, Oklahoma was full of wild and rugged roughneck towns. After the discovery of oil near Bartlesville, rough and rowdy men swarmed to the still young state of Oklahoma. The era of outlaws and Indians ended as progress spread across the […]
Famous Cherokee Indians: Sequoyah, a Literary Genius
Every day, we take the written word for granted. It conveys thoughts and emotions. It details complex designs and abstract thoughts. If it weren’t for the written word, civilization as we know it wouldn’t exist. For a moment, imagine what life would be like without the written word. Would we still be roaming about in […]
LeFlore County Museum in Poteau, OK (The Rebirth of a Historic Building)
History of Poteau The Roaring ‘20s came to Poteau, Oklahoma, with a boom. While much of the country suffered in the post-war depression, the budding city of Poteau maintained a vibrant economy. In 1910, Poteau’s population numbered at just above 1,182. By 1920, the population skyrocketed to around 2,500. Wealthy businessmen flocked to Poteau in […]
Prehistoric Oklahoma: The Tale of An Discovery In Burnham, Oklahoma
Clovis and Pre-Clovis sites have been found all across the United States. One such site, discovered in Burnham, Oklahoma, provides many clues that help scientists learn more about how these ancient Clovis peoples lived, and how their migrations across the US and into Oklahoma affected later generations. Through careful study, scientists now understand more fully […]