The next temporary museum exhibit opening on October 6 will be based upon the vast collection given to the Historical Society by Bill Corle. He spent years collecting head gear used by military personnel and first responders from around the world. As a part of this exhibit, Nita Wesson has provided three of America’s birthday hats and two special signs to be given away in a drawing on Veterans Day. Be sure to come in and enjoy the exhibit and sign up for the drawing, you do not need to be present to win one of them

The newest museum exhibit is a history of the US flag. You would be surprised to learn how many versions preceded our current Stars and Stripes.

This exhibit will run from now through September. Bring your students to view this bit of American history.

The Reid’s Pharmacy sign was recently donated to the museum and is displayed in the area dedicated to medical practices in Nowata.

Come join us for a fun night with friends on April 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm to support the Nowata Historical Society!!!…. Make your reservations for a Bingo package by April 21st, as packages are limited.

• $50 per package which includes 10 games and 1 blackout
• Sorry, no children under 18
• Food, snacks, sodas, and water will be available to purchase.

Come and enjoy a great time while you are helping to support two of our jewels of Nowata, the Museum and Glass Mansion. Seating is limited, so call the museum at 918-273-1191 for reservations.

It’s time to be setting up the temporary exhibit of personal “Collections” and sets. If you have decided to share your collection of whatever, we need to have it in the museum by the end of January. The exhibit will run through the month of February. Dust off those matchbook covers or big ball of string and join us for a fun exhibit. Call 918-273-1191 or stop by the museum to arrange.

This year we had 21 trees entered. All trees received at least 9 votes each.
There were 185 ballots cast.
Favorite:
Tie for first place between Choir and the Bartlesville Women’s Indian Club
2nd place tie between Pam Geiger and Kelly Krouse
3rd place Veterans Tree

Prettiest Tree:
1 Kelly Krouse
2nd Choir
3rd La-Kee-Kon and OSU

Most Creative:
1 Tea Party
2nd Choir
3rd Tie between Kelly Krouse and Bartlesville Women’s Indian Club

Some have already indicated they want to participate next year. Start getting your ideas together and join us for this fun Christmas event.

Reminder: Christmas/New Year museum is closed December 23- Jan. 6
If you have family coming in that would like to tour the museum, you may call ahead of time to arrange for someone to open (918-273-1191).

The Festival of trees, all of which have been decorated by local groups and individuals, is up for display through the month of December. Come by the museum and vote for your favorite. And, get some beautiful ideas for your trees at home.

Come join us for a fun night with friends on October 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm to support the Nowata Historical Society!!!…. Make your reservations for a Bingo package by October 17th as packages are limited.

Prizes will be furnished by local businesses and individuals.

• $50 per package which includes 10 games and 1 blackout
• Sorry, no children under 18
• Food, snacks, sodas, and water will be available to purchase.

Come and enjoy a great time while you are helping to support two of our jewels of Nowata, the Museum and Glass Mansion. Seating is limited, so call the museum at 918-273-1191 for reservations.

Well not yet, but it is almost time to start planning your group’s entry to the museums “Festival of Trees”. There have been some very interesting ones in the past, and it looks like there will be more than 20 this year.

We are now accepting reservations for a tree to decorate for the Festival of Trees? At this time we have 8 spoken for and will accept a reservation as long as we have trees, up until November 1. Trees will be available to decorate the week of November 17. Trees need to be done by December 1. To reserve a tree call the Museum at 918-273-1191 and leave name and contact information. Trees are reserved first come first serve until they are gone. Should someone wish to bring in their own tree, it needs to be at the Museum the week of November 10 so it can be wired to light up.

We accept groups, companies and individuals.

The trees stay up until after the first of the year.