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Father Gregory Gerrer was an Oklahoma artist and collector of curiosities who traveled the world in the early 20th century, assembling a collection of art and objects that now serves as the foundation for one of the state’s oldest museums. Gerrer founded St. Gregory’s Museum and Art Gallery in 1919 to open his collection to […]

With balls and strikes, home runs and pop fouls, the sights and sounds of athletes in competition mix with the history of one of America’s most popular sports at the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, 2801 N.E. 50th. Invented more than 120 years ago in Chicago, the sport was called kitten ball, mush […]

Mixing modern technology with yesterday’s charm, the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, celebrates Oklahoma through the men and women who molded a young state and those guiding its future. Telling the history of Oklahoma through the stories of 30 accomplished Okies, the Oklahoma Through Its People Gallery is the museum’s focal point. Highlighting […]

It may not be the largest home in Heritage Hills, but the Overholser Mansion, 405 N.W. 15th, will always stand as the neighborhood’s first. Henry Overhosler came to Oklahoma Territory in 1889 with a trainload of building supplies, including six wooden structures. Within 10 days, his first buildings were up, and the man some hail […]

“Born at sea, baptized in blood, your fame shall never die.” Those are the words Gen. George S. Patton said of the 45th Infantry Division, and keeping that promise is the mission of the 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 N.E. 36th. Created by legislative act in 1965, the museum serves as a historical archive of […]

I’ve never been the most graceful guy in world. In fact, I’m a bit of a klutz. So I was naturally a bit hesitant to explore the rows of fragile fancies lining the shelves at the World Organization of China Painters Museum, 2641 N.W. 10th. Founded in 1967 with a mission to preserve the art […]

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum preserves the history of battling blazes. It’s a dangerous and noble occupation to fight fires. Those who serve as firefighters take great risks to preserve life and property, and they take great care to honor their own. Claiming the distinction of the nation’s only fire museum owned and operated by […]