The Historic Romantic Mountain Cabin in Medicine Park Okla

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– April 4, 1926 – Rev. Anthony Mark Wallock started a tradition that continues to this day—the Easter pageant at the Holy City of the Wichitas (located within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge). It is one of the nation’s longest-running Easter pageants.
? The Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District (Comanche County) is listed in the National Register of Historic Places! Many of the structures were built by the WPA in 1934–36.

Photos from the early 1930s (19589.32.17/.4, Alvin Rucker Collection, OHS)

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Here's a little bit of what you can expect when you visit us to view the eclipse on Monday! We hope to see you there!

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Video from the Cleveland Metro Park Zoo shows the baby from the Fort Worth Zoo with her new foster mom. It was the first time a female gorilla has properly held Jameela.

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04/07/2024

One month from today! ➡ On Saturday, May 4, we will present “Perspectives in History”: The 2024 Oklahoma History Symposium at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. This one-day event offers scholars, historians, authors, and museum professionals a forum to share their work with history enthusiasts.

The Oklahoma History Symposium is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required—with an option to order a boxed lunch. Check out the complete schedule, session descriptions, and registration details at okhistory.org/symposium

(Photo of Dr. Karlos Hill presenting at last year’s Oklahoma History Symposium)

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If you haven’t check out Oklahoma Today magazine in a while, please do! We are so excited about the 10-page article on Medicine Park as well as the super-cool eclipse content in the March/April issue. This magazine is a great way to stay plugged in to all the amazing things happening around the state. You can find copies at CVS, Homeland, Walmart, and Dollar General locations. Better yet, subscribe by visiting Subscribe.OklahomaToday.com. Oklahoma Today

04/07/2024

On this day in 1865 Frank Rush was born.

In September 1907, Frank Rush was hired as the principal gamekeeper responsible for bringing bison back to the Wichita Mountains. A few months after his arrival, he became the supervisor of the Wichita National Forest and Game Preserve. In addition to the bison, Frank Rush oversaw the reintroduction of Elk, wild turkey and the establishment of the Texas Longhorn herd.

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Just a friendly reminder that today begins the reservation period for the geology hikes on April 6th, 20, and 27th. Reservations are limited to one family (up to 6 people) per phone call. For reservations call (580) 429-3222 ext. 0 📷 D. Smith

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1902 graduating class at the Cherokee Female Seminary in Tahlequah, Indian Territory
📷 This photo was taken by Cherokee photographer Jennie Ross Cobb (1881–1959). She is considered to be the first known Native American female professional photographer. Many of Cobb’s photos depicted the daily lives of Cherokee people.

(20661.14, Jennie Ross Cobb Collection, OHS)