Executive Director @okhistory | Kayaker | Hiker | Co-host of A Very OK Podcast
Edmond, OK
Joined September 2009
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Opening weekend: The Oklahoma History Center Museum presents Faces of the Mother Road: The Lost Portraits of S. J. Tyler.
okhistory.org/historycenter/…
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After breaking my wrist a week before the season started and having to get surgery, I was back this week vs LC. I had to catch with a brace but still managed to get some good receptions.
4 REC. 91 YDS
@QBcoachsnyder @CoachTycenGray @CoachHepola @CoachQMurphy @Coach_CEdwards
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🏆 We’re a finalist! 🏆
“A Very OK Podcast” is a finalist in the 2026 Signal Awards, but we need your help to win! Vote for us in the Listener’s Choice Award category of Genre - History.
We put a link in this thread if you want to vote! Public voting ends on October 15.
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is Facing the Most Significant Regulatory Threat of its Nearly 60-Year History preservationdirectory.com/ne… #historicpreservation #preservationdirectory #preservation #culturalresources
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Fort Gibson served a pivotal role in the political, social, & economic upheaval that marked the westward expansion of the US. In this 2024 episode of “A Very OK Podcast,” site director Jennifer Frazee talks about the fort’s nickname. Full episode: okhistory.org/podcast.
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“The Grapes of Wrath” portrays a difficult period in American history. In a new episode of “A Very OK Podcast,” learn about its historical context, Route 66 ties, and more.
Listen now on your favorite podcast app. This episode is also on YouTube.
#Route66 #TheGrapesOfWrath
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On April 19, 1995, at 9:02 a.m., a bomb exploded in a truck parked in downtown OKC—killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. This is a clip from Clara Luper's radio show.
Today, we remember those who were killed, those who survived, and those who were changed forever.
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Looking forward to the upcoming Mother Road Summit on April 23-24, as we continue gearing up for the Route 66 Centennial.
Leaders from all eight states on the route will be here as well as keynote speakers, Jennifer Wilding from the Kansas City Federal Reserve and Sean McMaster, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
This summit is another opportunity to showcase our state's leadership and celebrate the Route 66 Centennial.
To register, click here: motherroadsummit.com/
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Congratulations to the Isaacs family for winning the 2026 #ExploreOHS Travel Contest! They visited seven OHS museums and historic sites in March and learned a lot about Oklahoma history. They won a prize pack of OHS swag and a behind-the-scenes tour of OKPOP in Tulsa.
ALT girl poses behind bronze bison sculpture
ALT girl poses outside Overholser Mansion
ALT Girl poses in cart being pulled by fake horses at Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum
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The countdown is on for our Route 66 Centennial celebrations!
No state does Route 66 like Oklahoma and on May 30th, we're proving it.
From Tulsa to OKC, come be part of the celebration of the century.
#OKRoute66 #Route66Centennial #ImagineThat
For more information: travelok.com/route_66
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Dive into Oklahoma history at three events on Saturday, March 28!
· Chuck Wagon Gathering-The Chisholm in Kingfisher
· Living history program-Fort Gibson Historic Site in Fort Gibson
· Book discussion-Honey Springs Battlefield in Checotah
Learn more at okhistory.org/events
ALT Multiple chuck wagons lined up to cook food
ALT Aerial photo showing the log palisade at Fort Gibson Historic Site
ALT Exhibit inside the visitor center at Honey Springs Battlefield that includes a wagon and horse
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Oklahoma is proud to bring together leaders from across all eight Route 66 states right here in Oklahoma City. The Route 66 Mother Road Summit on April 23-24 is an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, support our communities and continue building momentum ahead of the centennial.
Join us and register today!
motherroadsummit.com/
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It’s time to brush up on your Route 66 historic architecture knowledge! In the latest episode of “A Very OK Podcast,” hosts @TraitThompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss the unique buildings and structures on Route 66.
#Route66 #MotherRoad #Architecture #OklahomaHistory
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We had a fantastic time at our annual Awards Banquet last night! Congratulations to all our honorees, including Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame inductees Donald L. Fixico, David W. Levy (posthumous), Linda D. Wilson, and Timothy A. Zwink.
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Will Rogers is one of the most fascinating people in American history. A great philosopher and trusted national voice. An influential figure in early Hollywood and the rise of Los Angeles. A legendary Native American proud of his heritage. And a huge proponent of aviation at a time when this revolutionary technology was new. When I became mayor of OKC there wasn’t a single explanation of who he was at our airport named for him. Slowly but surely, we have elevated his story, and this week debuts a fantastic new historical display. I hope you get a chance to check it out soon!
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It is spring break for hundreds of thousands of Oklahoma students! The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore and the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City both have activities throughout the week. Check them out!
#SpringBreak #Oklahoma #FamilyFun
ALT Four-photo collage showing kids having fun at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the Oklahoma History Center Museum
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It’s the middle of the week, which means the weekend is coming! It’s never too early to start thinking about a weekend road trip, especially if you could win prizes! It’s all part of our annual #ExploreOHS Travel Contest.
Visit okhistory.org/exploreohs for details.
