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    Drumright Historical Museum

    5.0 (1 review)

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    6 years ago

    This was a very nice little museum. We are interested in oil boom towns. Very nice artifacts. Definitely worth stopping in.

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    Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum - Museum entry highlighted by painting of museum building by artist Gene Dougherty.

    Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum

    5.0(2 reviews)
    67.9 mi

    While working our way back to the main interstate 35 we came across this museum. At first we didnt…read moreknow what to expect. We were warmly welcomed by Melissa who gave us a brief run down of the place. This place is a true museum with a lot of history of the town of Blackwell and its citizens. This place appears to have alot of things donated by local people who gave things that were a part of their lives or occupation. There are lots of items from numerous wars including World War one and two for sure. Lots of household items that were once used. Forgot to mention that is a hands on museum. Many items can be touched gently. Good luck on your adventure here. We hope to come back again some day when we have more time to look around. Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours here.

    This amazing museum is noteworthy both for its collections and for the building itself. The…read morebuilding, 1913, is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The building was originally called The Electric Pavilion. It's 31,000 square feet are home to exhibits that include trains, dolls, school history, smelter, 1955 devastating tornado, farm, ranch, fire, clubs, medical and Native American. It is an open and interesting place for both adults and children. It is a perfect place for travelers to take a break. Opened just this month is an in-depth exhibit "F5 in 1955" commemorating the 1955 Blackwell-Udall, Ks tornadoes. The exhibit features personal stories, video presentations and a tornado simulator. It occupies an entire room and gives interesting informative information about tornadoes.

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    Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum - Photo by William Prettyman, late nineteenth century. Mayor of Blackwell.

    Photo by William Prettyman, late nineteenth century. Mayor of Blackwell.

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    Simpson's Mercantile

    Simpson's Mercantile

    4.7(3 reviews)
    76.7 mi

    This place is a treasure. Free to enter, it's an amazingly comprehensive grotto of history…read morepertaining to Oklahoma, and the "Wild West" in general. It's a shame this place doesn't top many Oklahoma "to-do" lists. It appeared online after some deep digging of things we could do when en route to the Great Salt Plains. In the end, turns out we could've solely made a day trip around this place and it would've been a summer weekend well spent. Inside you'll find taxidermy, saddles, movie memorabilia, old dolls (only vaguely creepy) and a host of other artifacts. Even fossilized dinosaur poop (or so they say). The huge building is also home to a slew of western-themed "movie sets" which the owners use for their own productions, and which the public is free to explore on off days. Best of all is when you get to talking with the owners. They've got a wealth of information if you take a moment to chat. They've got rollicking tales from their old movie shoots- and best of all a heap of John Wilkes Booth conspiracy theories linked to the town of Enid and stemming from their days working on the crew of the "Unsolved Mysteries" series. You'll leave this place feeling a huge sense of affection for the great state of Oklahoma and the wonderfully quirky folks who inhabit it.

    This place is a little hidden gem in Enid. Lot's of interesting things to see here in this movie…read moremuseum and the owner is just the most enjoyable person to talk to! We'll definitely return on our next visit to Enid.

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    Simpson's Mercantile
    Simpson's Mercantile
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    Marland Mansion & Estate

    Marland Mansion & Estate

    5.0(12 reviews)
    56.5 mi

    The Larlsnd Msnsion is always the place to go! If you are…read moretoo busy- then make time for a memorable experience. There is nothing like this anywhere nearby. You will partake of a slice of Americsn history while enjoying the beauty of every room in this well planned estate. The work of the many Italian craftsmen who lived on the grounds while they built this tribute to success in America is evident in every room and nook and cranny/ From formal dining areas, to eloquent bedrooms and staircases and banquet halls to detailed kitchen layout, prepare to be amazed and happily surprised. You will enjoy each moment spent here in EW's home overlooking the world renowned Pioneer Woman statue he had commissioned and given to the state of Oklahoma. The grounds and the mansion are an unforgettable gift to us all!

    What you will find if you ever tour Herculaneum, or the EW Marland Mansion, is that after people…read moreare comfortable and well-fed, additional wealth basically is poured into art. Lots of art. Big art, small art. I especially delight in small artful details, and am posting a few pics as examples. Just know that this place is packed with them. Almost anywhere you look, there's something interesting. The Petroleum Hall Of Fame resides on the bottom floor. I view it very differently than the two women who wandered in and commented, "A good old boys' club." They need to read Atlas Shrugged! One of the men on that wall employed my grandpa - he worked for Hughes Oil. Personally I would not be willing to make the sacrifices necessary for my picture to be on that wall, but I appreciate the way of life those guys made possible. EW Marland in particular seems to have been quite generous in funding hospitals and many other things that benefitted all Ponca City residents. Have you seen the large portrait of Lydie? Apparently the artist disliked her, so he painted a serpent in near her feet. But I can't decide if that's also the reason the angle of her leg is so wrong, or if it was just a lack of talent. Either way, I'm surprised the Marlands would hang that portrait. Maybe they never noticed.

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    Marland Mansion & Estate
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