Oklahoma is home to over 350 historical societies, preservation organizations, and heritage groups. From major institutions in Oklahoma City to small-town societies preserving local heritage, these organizations maintain vital connections to Oklahoma's rich past.
Featured Historical Societies
Oklahoma Historical Society
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: 1893
Official state historical society operating Oklahoma History Center and historic sites across the state. Preserves collections documenting Native American heritage, Land Run, oil industry, and Route 66 history.
Website: okhistory.org
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: 1955
Premier museum of Western American art and culture. Features extensive collections on cowboy heritage, Native American art, rodeo history, and works by Remington and Russell depicting the American West.
Website: nationalcowboymuseum.org
Gilcrease Museum
Location: Tulsa, OK
Founded: 1949
Houses world's largest collection of American Western art and artifacts. Features extensive Native American collections, Western exploration documents, and works spanning prehistoric to modern American history.
Website: gilcrease.org
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- Oklahoma Historical Society - Statewide history organization
- Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office - State historic preservation programs
- Oklahoma Historical Society Archives - State archives in Oklahoma City