Oklahoma Invention and Inventors Some of the smartest and most creative minds have come from Oklahoma. Along with the many great places to visit and the numerous famous people that come from the state, Oklahoma boasts countless inventions that have changed our lives for the better. The Shopping Cart: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sylvan Goldman is […]
Oklahoma Civil War Sites: The First Battle of Cabin Creek
Battle of Cabin Creek The First Battle at Cabin Creek was nothing more than a small skirmish in the grand scheme of the American Civil War, but even this short battle led the way for Union control over Arkansas and Indian Territory. The Union traveled down the old Texas Road in an orderly line. The […]
I bet you didn’t know: Strange Oklahoma Places
Oklahoma was the 46th state to join the Union, nearly 120 years after the first thirteen states ratified the Constitution. Even though Oklahoma was one of the last states to become part of the U.S., that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t deserve it’s share of fame. Long past are the days of cowboys and Indians, […]
Native America and a Civil War Tale: The Fascinating Story of Indian City in Anadarko, Oklahoma
Indian City, USA was founded on the very site of the massacre of the Tonkawa Indians by the Shawnees and other mercenaries during the Civil War. Due to their loyalty to the Confederacy, the tribe was nearly exterminated by pro-Union Indians. In October of 1862, warriors from the Delaware, Shawnee, and Caddo tribes united to […]
Business Solutions: How to Ensure Excellent Customer Service
Sales Method: Retail Sales Techniques for Managers and Small Business Owners The Sales Method is a tool that retailers can use to increase customer satisfaction, increase sales, and train your employees on how to provide superior customer service. The Sales Method was developed from several various highly effective sales strategies. It incorporates these strategies into […]
Buried treasure in Oklahoma: The Strange Tale of Standing Rock
The Tale of Standing Rock Treasure From buried Spanish gold to ill-gotten gains of outlaw loot, Oklahoma has a fantastic history of producing treasure tales. Some of these stories border on the absurd, while others are deeply rooted in historical fact. The tale of Standing Rock contains a bit of flavor from both. On one […]
The man behind the Thomas Gilcrease Museum: The Savior of Western Art
Lady Luck was smiling down on Thomas Gilcrease the day that the Indian Territories were formally dissolved. A series of fortunate events lead this humble man to become one of the wealthiest millionaires in the country. Of course, wealth doesn’t come from luck alone, but requires hard work and dedication. Thomas Gilcrease was a stranger […]
The Ghosts of Ft. Washita, Oklahoma: A Civil War Haunting Ground
Tonight would change her life – for eternity. The azure moon hung low over Ft. Washita, its crescent shape casting faded shadows that snaked across the lawn like a wraith. Crouching in the shadows, she scanned the Fort for Confederate soldiers. Besides a couple guards posted at the guardhouse, the grounds were empty. The officers’ […]
Showmen’s Rest: The Legendary Circus City in Hugo, Oklahoma
The Day the Music Died The clowns no longer laugh, the acrobats no longer soar, and the musicians no longer play. All is quiet under the big top, and yet, in immortal life, the circus lives on. In Hugo, Oklahoma, in a place known as Showman’s Rest, the bones of great legendary circus performers lie […]
Tulsa Traveler: 12 “Must See” Landmarks in Tulsa
Tulsa Landmarks: 12 Places to Visit In Tulsa While there are hundreds of Tulsa Landmarks that could be included on this page, only the best have been listed. With a wealth of history and a past full of extraordinary men, Tulsa was destined to be a leader among cities. It is one of the few […]