Historic Sites and History

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (687+ words) A Cushing resident planning to become a pilot enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he dreamed of taking to the skies to aid his country. Army Air Corps First Lt. Joe Edd Thompson Jr. attended the University of Oklahoma…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (48+ words) More than a story, more than one history, Oklahoma's role in the chronicles of America cannot be understood without the narratives of Native America. Native America: Oklahoma's unique place in history informs America 250 Some of the most important words in…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (322+ words) Here is a look back at some of the people and events that have shaped Oklahoma Black history. 1830s — Several Native American tribes arrive in Indian Territory with enslaved Africans. 1897 — Langston University is founded. The only HBCU — Historically Black Colleges and…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (61+ words) Black people once dreamed that Oklahoma would become an all-Black state. This quest is part of the state's Black history... Oklahoma Black history includes tragedy, but perseverance, optimism, triumph Editor's Note: As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, The Oklahoman…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (268+ words) The Oklahoma History Center is hosting "Moments That Made Us," an exhibit exploring key events that shaped the United States, with a focus on the Declaration of Independence. The Oklahoma History Center is inviting visitors to explore "Moments That Made…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (469+ words) As Oklahoma marks major historical milestones in 2026, one Tulsa-based project is preserving the voices of the people who helped shape the state’s history. Voices of Oklahoma, founded by former Tulsa radio broadcaster John Erling, features in-depth oral history interviews with…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (270+ words) KXII OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Monday marked two years since the deadly southern Oklahoma outbreak that saw tornadoes hit several Texoma cities, killing four people and leaving many more injured. In Marietta, one person in a semi-truck was killed on I-35, and several…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (772+ words) LUTHER, Oklahoma — It is, at first glance, an unassuming building that stands along Route 66 in this central Oklahoma town, a bungalow with a gabled roof and sandstone walls etched with the names of the many visitors who have stopped here…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (765+ words) An American elm tree that was nearly cut down after the Oklahoma City bombing has become a symbol for resilience in the 31 years since the tragedy. The Survivor Tree has taken on a special significance at the Oklahoma City National…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (805+ words) En esta imagen, tomada de un video de KWTV/KOTV, un tornado cruza una carretera en Enid, Oklahoma, el 23 de abril de 2026. (KWTV/KOTV vía AP) “Se dirige directamente hacia nosotros”, recordó haber pensado, mientras se asomaba afuera, incapaz de…...