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March 7, 2014

Facebook is really letting us down.

Facebook is really letting us down. We're very happy that 40 or so of you got to see our last few posts. We love it every time we get to interact with people who are interested in Oklahoma hist…

March 6, 2014

Exploring Oklahoma History @ Tumblr

We've relaunched our Tumblr blog, exploringoklahomahistory.tumblr.com, to go along with our other social spaces Google+, Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook.

February 18, 2014

Time To Return

As many of you know we lost a beloved member of our Exploring Oklahoma History family, my mother, Carleta, in December. I would like to thank everyone for your kindness and support over the las…

December 26, 2013

In Memoriam

Carleta Latham. Beloved Mother and Friend. January 6, 1946 - December 24, 2013.

December 12, 2013

Winter Time

It's winter time in Oklahoma so that means things have slowed down here at Exploring Oklahoma History.

October 22, 2013

Missing Markers: Comancheria

We were traveling between Lawton and Altus on US 62 (close to Snyder exit) last night and noticed the Comancheria / Quanah Parker markers are missing. We didn't get a chance to stop and look …

August 9, 2013

Our Amazon Associates Store

Purchase Oklahoma history books and other media at our Amazon Associates Store. As we find books about Oklahoma we will add them to our store. So please check back often. Even if you don't pur…

July 23, 2013

Red River Bridge War - Martial Law Declared

The Red River Bridge War was a 1931 bloodless boundary conflict between Oklahoma and Texas over an existing toll bridge and a new free bridge crossing the Red River. On July 24, 1931, Oklahoma …

July 19, 2013

Charles Urschel Kidnapping

On July 22, 1933, Charles F. Urschel, a wealthy businessman from Oklahoma City, was kidnapped by George *Machine Gun* Kelly.

July 18, 2013

Three Markers at the Border

Found three historical markers at the Oklahoma / Kansas border on US-77 (North of Newkirk, Oklahoma) on Google Maps street view.

July 15, 2013

Updating Pictures

Over the next few months we'll be updating many of the pictures in our Historic Places Database. Our new website allows us to add multiple larger pictures to each entry.

July 5, 2013

101 Ranch

A short documentary about the 101 Ranch near Marland, Oklahoma.

July 2, 2013

Connect with us on Google+

You can join us at our Google+ Page or join us on the Oklahoma History or Oklahoma communities. We share historic places, events, and research material to help you explore Oklahoma's rich histo…

July 1, 2013

The new website is now online

The new Exploring Oklahoma History website is online. The site now has a new cleaner look and responsive design, so it's readable on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices. If you have any comme…

June 26, 2013

State Treasures Map

Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Interactive State Treasures Map with KML

June 11, 2013

New Site Update: Almost Done

I'm almost done with the new Exploring Oklahoma History web site. I have the majority of the front end of the site completed, and I'm currently working on the back end (editors and such). This…

May 28, 2013

ONR on Moore Tornado Damage aired 5-24-13

A series of tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma on May 20, 2013, but none so deadly and damaging as the EF-5 that destroyed large swaths of Moore. In it's wake, the tornado left billions in damag…

April 22, 2013

Planning Session for Exploring Oklahoma History

Soon we’ll be doing research on a new design for the Exploring Oklahoma History web site. There will be many changes, but much will stay the same...