Oklahoma Historical Society

Michael Mayes, National Register coordinator with the Oklahoma Historical Society, said the nominations were on behalf of citizens concerned with the future of both sites.

Oklahoma's historic preservation efforts are at risk.

A public housing development in Tulsa and an old railroad office turned local politician’s home in McIntosh County are the newest additions to the National Register of Historic Places from Oklahoma.

Ninety years this week, Oklahomans were met with a large wall of rolling black dust and sand, a day now known as “Black Sunday.”

Oklahoma’s state flag celebrated its 100th birthday on Wednesday. To commemorate the centennial, the Oklahoma Historical Society brought together speakers and flag enthusiasts at its headquarters.

Oklahoma’s Historical Society is touting two additions to the National Register of Historic Places in central Oklahoma.

Two Oklahoma properties will join the National Register of Historic Places. A spot on the list means recognition and some protections for the Prairie House in Norman and the Haywood Estate in Oklahoma City. A third home, Harrah’s Rock House, is expected to make the list in the coming weeks.

The Oklahoma Historical Society and the Osage Nation agreed to operate the White Memorial in partnership. The long-term goal may be the transfer of Lillie Morrell Burkhart’s trust to the Osage Nation and out of the hands of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Oklahoma Historical Society announced Monday it has sold Jim Thorpe’s former home to his grandchildren through the Thorpe Family Foundation.

State officials who oversee the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture say they are temporarily laying off staff from the museum until its build-out is fully funded.