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The museum is open 10am-5pm 7 Days a week
121 N Weenonah Ave, Claremore, OK 74017

Admission Is Free But Donations Are Welcomed

 

Admission Is Free But Donations Welcome

Our Stories

TEACHING JOB BROUGHT ZELDA ASHLEY TO CLAREMORE

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time This article was published in the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993 by Dorothy Willman. Zelda Bear first came to Claremore as a young girl.  She, her mother, and her baby brother were visiting her uncles, Bob

Gerome Riley – How it WasPart 2

Claremore Daily Progress June 7, 2018 Rick Heaton Progress Correspondent About the time Jackie Robinson was breaking the color barrier, the Claremore Clowns were starting their semi-pro baseball team. At least in baseball circles, Robinson’s entry into the Major Leagues was a huge deal. It was hopefully the

EARLY EDUCATION AMONG THE CHEROKEES IN ROGERS COUNTY

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time The formal education of the Cherokee people began with the invention of their alphabet by Sequoyah in 1821.  The Bible and newspapers were published in their own language, and illiteracy was practically unknown among the Cherokees.  

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