Canadian County Historical Museum

New OHS Executive Director Trait Thompson discusses his vision for the future of our agency. Thanks to NonDoc for the great article! Check it out at https://nondoc.com//trait-thompson-oklahoma-historical-soc.

Oklahoma preservation has lost two important advocates - Bill Gumerson and Andre Head. Please click on the links below to learn more about each of these great ...men and their impacts on Oklahoma. The SHPO sends its heartfelt sympathies to the families of both men. https://oklahoman.com//covid-19-takes-life-of-prominent-ok https://oklahoman.com//local-genealogist-and-historic-blac

#ThisDayInHistory On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment officially went into effect. This amendment gave many women the right to vote but there were still stru...ggles ahead, especially for women of color. The Smithsonian, The Library of Congress, and the US National Archives have been sharing some great stories about the many diverse women who fought for voting rightslong before and long after the 19th Amendment passed. You can also learn more about women’s suffrage in Oklahoma at www.okhistory.org/votesforwomen. Photo of a suffrage parade in New York City, May 1912 (Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division) #19thAmendment #19SuffrageStories #100YearsAgo

This is a true History story the Museum is 52 years old. Thank to all the people from Canadian County for making this happen so many years ago.

The Museum is closed for now,due to Covid 19.