Fundraising is under way for the new Claremore Black History exhibit at the MoH 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. We are asking for your help. Please consider a donation today.… Read More
IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME, IT WAS A FAMILIAR PLACE Continuing our Justice Journal posts as part of Claremore MoH celebrating Black History Month, please enjoy the excerpts from a Claremore Daily Progress article written by Larry Larkin and published March 22, 2009. The article was following an interview with Gerome Riley, longtime Claremore resident who is helping the MoH develop our Black History Exhibit.… Read More
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 of the paint layer was seen through out the paintings… Read More
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 lights. There will be live reindeer and sleigh in Lynn Riggs Park, reindeer… Read More
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!… Read More
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 ages 14+. As a nine-year-old, Blake was confident he could… Read More
OFBYFOR ALL: Let’s Build Organizations that are OF, BY, & FOR our Communities FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 OFBYFOR ALL: Let’s Build Organizations that are OF, BY, & FOR our Communities Today, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a new global initiative, OFBYFOR ALL. OFBYFOR ALL is a framework to help civic and cultural organizations become OF, BY, and FOR their communities. We’re building tools, trainings, and hopefully, a movement… Read More
Will Rogers As He Was Known At Oologah Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time This article was published in the Ranchman magazine August 1943. Will Rogers As He Was Known At Oologah 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 character,… Read More
Sketch of the Early Life of Will Rogers Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time Sketch of the Early Life of Will Rogers This article was published in the Ranchman magazine November 1947. By: Sallie Rogers McSpadden It was a dreamy forenoon in November; to be exact November 4, 1879 when a sturdy baby boy came to… Read More
In Memory of Mrs. Tom McSpadden Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time This article was published in the Ranchman magazine November 1947. In Memory of Mrs. Tom McSpadden By: Ferne E. King In the latter days of August, the indomitable will and gallant spirit of Sallie Rogers McSpadden finally succumbed to time and the fragility… Read More
CLAREMORE LANDMARK’S HISTORY IS RETRACED Part One Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time This article was published in the Centennial Edition of the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993 CLAREMORE LANDMARK’S HISTORY IS RETRACED By: Joe Carter PART ONE Despite the raging 1930’s depression, Oklahoma Governor E. W. Marland gained $185,000 in state funding to… Read More
CLAREMORE LANDMARK’S HISTORY IS RETRACED Part Two Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time article was published in the Centennial Edition of the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993. CLAREMORE LANDMARK’S HISTORY IS RETRACED By: Joe Carter article was published in the Centennial Edition of the Claremore Progress June 27, 1993. PART TWO Will Rogers’ mother, Mary America Schrimsher Rogers,… Read More