Telling Claremore’s History…one story at a time
Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on December 8, 2007 by Larry Larkin.
It started out as a typical early December Sunday in Claremore. The weather was cool, but sunny. For most, thoughts were turning toward the approaching Christmas holidays.…
Telling the History of Claremore...one story at a time
This article was published in the Ranchman magazine August 1943 by Bill Hoge, Editor, The Oologah Oozings.
The 4th of this month (November) is the anniversary of the birth of America’s greatest and most beloved…
As members, or prospective members, you are cordially invited to the Claremore Museum of History's 2nd "Members Only" private reception event of 2021 with the featured artists that will be presenting their work at our Legacy Row Native American Art Show on Saturday, November 6,…
Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time
In honor of Will Rogers’ family, this contains portions of the article written by Myron A. Hurd and appeared in the 1953 Ranchman magazine, which featured one of Will’s sisters, Sally.
I have always stated,…
Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time.
This article was printed in The Rogers County Observer-Thursday, September 10, 1970 by Ann Tacker.
Maud Ethel Rogers Lane was born at Ft. Gibson on November 28, 1869, ten years before her young brother, Will.…
The Claremore Museum of History will be hosting all classes from 10am until 4pm for Homecoming this coming Friday. If you haven’t been to the museum lately, you are in for a treat and I promise you’ll learn something about our town you didn’t know.…
September looks to be a very exciting month at the MoH. On September 18, we will be partnering with CPS in co-hosting Roosa Space Day. The CHS Innovation Center has Journey To Space STEM events planned and the MoH will be unveiling our "To the…
Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time.
This article was printed in the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993 by Ken Willhoite.
It’s odd how we live our lives, rarely thinking about the past. We walk on the same land on which our…
The Claremore Museum of History is currently working on a very exciting project highlighting black leaders and events that helped shape our community. Our Black History Exhibit "Building Heritage, History and Hope" is currently in the design process with plans to unveil June 19th. …
Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time
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William Adair Penn Rogers was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world’s best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s.
Known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” Rogers was…
Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time
Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on March 22, 2008 by Larry Larkin.
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The smell of rotten eggs is not a pleasant experience. Remember the last time you hid two dozen eggs for…
Below is the report from renowned conservation expert Kate Galatian
TYPES OF DAMAGE • Most paintings were very dirty with dust and grime. • A layer of Nicotine was present on several paintings causing a yellow discoloration. • Two paintings had pest damage • Cracking…