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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

Maggie Fry – Poet Laureate

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time OKLAHOMA’S POET LAUREATE, EMERITUS Oklahoma Poet Laureate, Emeritus Maggie Culver Fry was born near Vian, Oklahoma in 1900. Her parents lived a mile from her maternal grandparents, and she spent much time with her grandparents. Her

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.  

COOWEESCOOWEE DISTRICT

Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time   Part I and II by Myron A. Hurd; This article was first written for the Ranchman magazine and appeared in the November 1961 issue.                Probably no area in Oklahoma enjoys a more

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