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July 1, 2016

1976 Oklahoma Bicentennial 13c Stamp

Oklahoma 13-cent U.S. stamp - 1976 - American Bicentennial Issue: Flag Series

June 23, 2016

Stand Watie Surrenders

On June 23, 1865, at Doaksville in the Choctaw Nation, Watie signed a cease-fire agreement with Union representatives for his command, the First Indian Brigade of the Army of the Trans-Mississi…

June 10, 2016

A Treaty Between Choctaw, Chickasaw, and C.S.A.

On July 12, 1861, a treaty of Friendship and Alliance was signed between the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and the Confederacy.

June 9, 2016

State Seal Moved

In the dead of night on June 11, 1910, the official state seal of the State of Oklahoma was moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City.

June 8, 2016

Our New Site Is Up!

We’re happy to announce we launched the latest version of the Exploring Oklahoma History website this week.

June 3, 2016

National Defense Act of 1920 Forms 45th Infantry Division

Following World War I, the National Defense Act of 1920 created the authority to form the 45th Infantry Division ...

June 3, 2016

Finally! Work progresses on the new website.

I’ve finally been able to work on the new Exploring Oklahoma History website! Yay!

June 2, 2016

1905 map of Oklahoma and Indian Territories

Oklahoma Territory contained 26 counties plus the Osage Nation—Indian Territory consisted of 26 districts plus the Seminole Nation. **

June 2, 2016

Oklahoma Counties Map

Here's a 1998 map by Encyclopedia Britannica that shows all of Oklahoma 77 counties with their county seats.

May 26, 2016

Oklahoma City site of first parking meter

A look at the first parking meter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

May 26, 2016

The I-40 Bridge Disaster - May 26, 2002

The disaster occurred when a barge collided with a bridge support near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma.

May 24, 2016

Reference Library

Links to all sorts of Oklahoma history information.

September 4, 2015

Work Continues on New Website

Just an update to let everyone know I'm still working on a redesign of the Exploring Oklahoma History website. I know I've been quite about it for a bit now. Sorry about that. I'll endeavor to…

May 26, 2015

Time To Rebuild

It’s time for me to rebuild the Exploring Oklahoma History website. There are some big changes coming. I know change can be difficult, but I need to get the site where it's not only informativ…

November 26, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for the things in my past. Things that have brought me to where I am at last. All the lessons I've learned and more to come. All help me to better become. The people I've met and…