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The Oklahoma Historical Society has been instrumental in preserving and rehabilitating historic resources around the state for almost half a century. Agency officials said its State Historic ...
Juneteenth is often referred to as the "Second Independence Day," and communities nationwide celebrate with block parties, ...
A musical celebration of Minner's life is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15 at the Mount at the Honey Springs Battlefield near ...
Juneteenth celebrations are also being held in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The Tulsa Juneteenth Festival will take place on ...
After the state restricted how lessons on race and gender could be taught, activist Kristi Williams turned anger into ...
Over a thousand protesters gathered Saturday in downtown Oklahoma City as part of a nationwide “No Kings” movement protesting the Trump administration and its policies. Signs reading “Abort this ...
Bruce Fisher, administration program officer for the historical society's Black Heritage Committee, said at one time there were 50 black communities in Oklahoma and 14 still exist today.
Eventually, it settled within Oklahoma's borders. In the early 1900s, Texola had a steady economy fueled by two cotton gins and a gristmill. There was a bank, hotels, restaurants, and even a town ...
A fresh wave of debate is unfolding across the country over the role of prayer and religion in public schools. Last week, ...
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Osage County sits Pawhuska, a place where Oklahoma’s past and present dance together in perfect harmony along brick-paved streets beneath open prairie skies.
The Runnymede Hotel, a historic landmark in downtown Alva, stands as a testament to the town’s rich history and architectural heritage. While no longer operating as a hotel, this impressive structure ...
Peaceful protests planned in Oklahoma on 'No Kings Day.' Get the full event schedule for Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and more as protestors demand civil liberties and democratic reform.