Displayed in the Lobby of the Museum is our latest acquisition of artifacts of the First National Bank donated by BC Lee. The artifacts celebrate the 100th Anniversary of FNB and the 70 year career of George Lee in the Banking Business.

A new special exhibit has gone up today honoring Independance Day. Featuring numerous stories and facts about the country and its founding. Also a self playing video about Thomas Jefferson. Come and bring the kids for a little bit of background of the 4th.

Come by the museum to reflect on the celebration of Juneteenth.

See the bold men who rode for Judge Parker from

1850 to 1907 COME ALIVE!

In the days before Statehood in Indian Territory, Judge Parker commissioned marshalls to keep the law in Oklahoma. These were commonly called Guardsmen of Oklahoma, and included many well known names. This Saturday (4/27) we are privileged host at least 10 of these historic characters at the museum. Come see them while touring the “Voices and Votes” Smithsonian exhibit. Open from 10:00 to 4:00. Here is a bit of description of the group:

“​We are Oklahoma’s ambassadors of historical Oklahoma/Indian Territory law enforcement. We are available to present our historical re-enactments for groups of most any size. We do not act out any quickdraw or shootout exhibitions; rather, we share, in the first person, historically correct information about the characters whom we represent. Our characters include the following: Judge Isaac C. Parker; Deputy U.S. Marshals Heck Thomas, Bill Tilghman, Chris Madsen, Bass Reeves, and Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton.”

If interested in hosting your own Prairie Grass Production show, please contact John Pryor at 918-864-3521.

The holiday decoration of the Glass Mansion is finishing up. This year’s theme is all things Nutcrackers! Displayed throughout the house are hundreds of nutcrackers of all types and sizes. Add to that a number of Christmas trees, and it is a very festive atmosphere. Here are the dates and times the Mansion is open for tours. Group tours may be accommodated by calling the Society at 918-273-1191.

The Smithsonian in Nowata. Bring the kids for lots of activities. Photo opportunities, Cherokee artisans doing traditional crafts. Vintage gas engines demonstrations, and much more. Join us from

10am to 4:00pm