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Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Favorite Son

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time . 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…

Radium Town, the Smell of Success

Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on March 22, 2008 by Larry Larkin. . The smell of rotten eggs is not a pleasant experience. Remember the last time you hid two dozen eggs for…

Claremore MoH – Begins Conservation Project of Lynn Riggs Painted Collection

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…

A Farewell Message from Dr. Bob Blackburn

Today is a special day. After 41 years working with an amazing team of people to collect, preserve, and share Oklahoma history, it is my last day of public service. There are many things I will miss, such as bringing in collections, collaborating on exhibits…

A Letter from the Claremore MoH Chairman

New Year, New Programing Remember a year ago when we were all cheering on the start of the roaring ‘20s? It was going to be a spectacular year, ringing in a spectacular decade. Well, it didn’t work out that way. Instead, it became a year full…

Come join the Claremore Museum of History and Dr. Sonya Munsell of RSU for weekly yoga sessions!

We will be offering yoga sessions Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. beginning on January 6th. The sessions will be overseen by Dr. Sonya E. Munsell of Rogers State University. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can only fit about ten participants in…

Dickens and ClaremoreMoh Team up with live Reindeer and more!

Saturday Night Cancelled Save the Date Nov 20th & 21st 6-9 pm. Claremore Museum of History is participating in this year’s 25th anniversary of Dickens on the Boulevard. The Gazebo and skyline of downtown Claremore historic district will be outlined in…

Sweet Success at Final Farmer’s Market for 2020 Season

For our last Rogers County Farmer's Market, we have Wild Flour Baking Co. offering cupcake decorating at the Claremore Museum of History! Special thank you to our regulars, Stephanie Wilson Wise and her daughter, for participating! Donate to ClaremoreMoH

Local 3rd Grader Completes Apollo Rocket for Display at Claremore MoH

We are pleased to announce the completion of the NASA Apollo Saturn V LEGO set by Jr. Curator Blake Stroble! Blake is a third grader from Verdigris Lower Elementary School. This specific LEGO set is 1,969 pieces, measuring over 39 inches tall, and designed for…

Check out our awesome community piano at ClaremoreMoH!

Thanks Bilby Family and Sequoyah Public School of Claremore ! Student artists at Sequoyah Public Schools brought history to life on a piano they donated to the Claremore Museum of History. The piano is decorated with the theme of Rogers County, prominently highlighting the schools,…

Claremore MoH to host Fall Taste of Rogers County Event Coming in October

Join us as national award-winning chefs, Jennifer Hill Booker and Rafael Rios, bring an amazing culinary experience to Claremore, OK! This event is produced in collaboration with the Rogers County Farmers Market, Volunteers for Youth, Main Street Claremore, City of Claremore, Claremore Industrial and Economic Development…

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