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Alfalfa County Museum & Historical Society
Cherokee, Oklahoma

Cemetery, Culture, General, Historical Society, Library

Family Histories, Alfalfa County History Book, Alfalfa County Cemetery Book, Pictures. The Historical Society has a Microfilm Reader/Printer located at the museum. Limited Obituaries of Alfalfa County Deaths.

Daystar Foundation and Library
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum
Hobart, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Located in the southwest Oklahoma town of Hobart, the current museum is housed in recently-renovated historic downtown buildings. The 9,500 square foot facility includes a gift shop, a show room and display gallery that showcases items from General Frank's personal collection. The museum's theme of Leadership, Patriotism and Service is shared through many unique items, one-of-a-kind pieces, top secret videos and by the life lessons learned by General Tommy Franks.

Harn Homestead Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Visitors share in the abundance of a territorial farm, the brilliance of a one-room school house, the grace of a Victorian home, and the waste-not want-not ethic of a territorial farm family. There is no place else in Oklahoma that can offer this experience which captures the spirit of the brave men, women, and children who settled this state.

J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
Claremore, Oklahoma

History, Library, Military

Worlds largest private collection of firearms (13,000+) and 36,000+ other historical artifacts. Very divirse collection and a must see.

Kiowa County Museum
Hobart, Oklahoma

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The museum reflects all of Kiowa County's history from the beginning of each city to present day happenings. The museum is filled with memorabilia, antiques, period furniture, and historical items that were selected as 'museum quality' by professional antique dealers. You will be privileged to find rare items that have antique value as well as historic appeal.

Museum of Southern Oklahoma
Madill, Oklahoma

Culture, Historical Society, Library

Preserve and celebrate our Native American and pioneer ancestors' history and culture, while providing genealogical resources to our community.

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Art, Culture, History, Library, Specialized

Visit the Jazz Depot to learn of Oklahoma's rich jazz history and the arts programming dedicated to the youth of this state, as provided by "The Jazz Depot".

Rock Island Depot Museum and Public Library
Waurika, Oklahoma

History, Historical Society, Library

State Museum of History
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Anthropology, Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library, Natural History

Broken Arrow Historical Society
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

We have a professionally-designed gallery, with 14 interactive and themed exhibits. We wanted vistors to say "Wow" upon entering the gallery, and they do! They are greeted by a Civil War era log cabin that tells the story of a Medal of Honor recipient, Ernest Childers of Broken Arrow, and 3 generations of his family.

Frisco Depot and Museum
Hugo, Oklahoma

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Natural History

The two-floor Frisco Depot and Museum is part of the Harvey House Girls and maintains a large collection of Choctaw County, OK, history of businesses and families.

Greater Southwest Historical Museum
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Step through the front door of the Greater Southwest Historical Museum and you immediately enter South-Central Oklahoma's history. The museum is housed in Ardmore's former Oklahoma National Guard Armory. This native sandstone building was constructed by the WPA in 1936 and houses two other organizations. Within these historic walls you will find exhibits detailing the area's history from the mid 1800's to the present. The Museum tells the fascinating story of human settlement in South-Central Oklahoma, from early Native American history, to the farmers, ranchers and townspeople who built strong communities in the region. The Military Memorial Museum exhibits military history from the American Revolution through Desert Storm.

Indian Territory Museum and Library
Caddo, Oklahoma

History, Library, Specialized

Caddo’s museum was the brainchild of Caddo’s Bicentennial Committee (1976). It opened in 1978 and since then it has been entertaining and enlightening visitors from across the country and around the globe. Some are just “passing through” and see the sign on the highway. Others are on a quest to find some bit of information about a mysterious ancestor or lost relative. The charming ladies who volunteer at the museum are always eager to chat with you about Caddo’s history or help you locate family ties.

Keystone Crossroads Historical Society & Museum
Mannford, Oklahoma

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Logan County Historical Society
Guthrie, Oklahoma

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Logan County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic sites and buildings in the heart of Oklahoma.

Museum of the Great Plains
Lawton, Oklahoma

History, Library

The Museum of the Great Plains Authority exists both as a municipal trust and a 501(c)(3). The City of Lawton directly appoints 3 of our 13 board members, and approves the trust's recommendation of the remaining 10.

Osage Tribal Museum, Library & Archives
Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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Sac & Fox National Public Library
Stroud, Oklahoma

Library

Talbot Library and Museum
Colcord, Oklahoma

General, History, Library

The Talbot Library and Museum specializes in historical and genealogical research material of Northeast Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and Cherokee Territory. The facility also publishes a quarterly “T.L. & M. Genealogy” and is home to the “Goingsnake Messenger” quarterly. The Library & Museum operates solely on contributions and sales of Book Store and gift shop items. Its goal is to “Preserve a Bit of History”.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

Saturday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hosted by: Virginia Association of Museums

2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.

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