The Broken Arrow Museum is a wonderful museum that was built to honor the brave men & woman who…read moreproudly served their country & it's a place of preservation to our American history. All branches of the military are represented - Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Special Forces, etc. And there's special areas of dedication to Oklahomans who served!!! I can only imagine how proud their family and friends must be! The museum is located on the Main Street in Broken Arrow and adorned with flags in front. The inside is very well kept and has several rooms and hallways filled with wartime memorabilia. It's a must-see for residents and travelers of all ages. There's so much history in one place, not to mention, the staff enjoys interacting with visitors and sharing great stories. Visit this nostalgic sight and take a walk back in time! You'll want to return with others and share your experience!

A cultural treasure on Main Street in the Rose District. Items from the days of Indian Territory…read more Tours and exhibits for schools and young children. Some are interactive displays. Experience an early school room, city jail, dentist office. Today was a free day in honor of Virginia and Paul Johnson.

Important and terribly unfortunate ;and shameful) part of American history. Need to learn more and…read morespend more time in this area. Very moving experience that should motivate all of us to learn to love each other and work to stomp out racism of all forms ...

Really glad I made the trip to Black Wall Street. In recent years, it's been talked about more…read morethrough film, tv shows and new stories and wanted to visit the area. What a tragic part of history, but I am glad the area has been preserved for people to visit and learn more about this part of history. There's several boutique shops, cafes and murals you can visit. There's also a museum, which was closed at the time we visited. If you're in Tusla, definitely worth a visit.

This is such a cool hidden gem! This museum is by Lynn Riggs Park inside the historic sandstone…read morebuilding where the Will Rogers Library used to be near downtown Claremore. It was built by the WPA in 1936. I enjoyed walking around and learning more about Oklahoma history. This is also a great space for events. The museum has a myriad of artifacts and collections from notable people from Claremore including: Lynn Riggs, Andy Payne, Patti Page, Stuart Roosa, and Helen Robson Walton. It definitely feels like this was a grassroot effort, bringing together things to recognize the local history and share it with the community. Lynn Riggs family was involved in curating some artifacts and contributed to refurbish the building. Lynn Riggs was the famous Cherokee playwright that wrote: "Green Grow the Lilacs" from where the Rodgers & Hammerstein's stage play OKLAHOMA! evolved from and the movie OKLAHOMA! Probably one of the coolest pieces in the museum is the "surrey with the fringe on top," which was used in the actual OKLAHOMA! movie. The museum is a nonprofit that relies on public support and contributions. It does not receive any state or federal funding. Admission Is free but donations are welcomed.

I have passed by this place multiple times and was curious. It is about 30min from I-44. The…read morehouse doesn't have a docent but does have a property caretaker for you to ask questions. The house is not in the original location but is still in the original lot where Will Roger's grew up. The caretaker, Jordan (?) explained what the plan is and what have been done recently. It is a pretty area overlooking the lake with lots of trees and beautiful scenery. If you are here, consider visit the museum where Will Roger's and family are buried.

The birthplace ranch recently got bought by the Cherokee National and they have big plans for the…read moreproperty while maintaining its historic significance. This was an hour stop (I had to pet the cats) but I could see where at this time it could take you less time. It was neat seeing the home and they're going to be restoring it. If you're doing Will Rogers stuff nearby then also plan this in.

Important Art Deco Building that will probably not make it. It was designed by Bruce Goff and…read morebuilt in 1927. It has been empty for decades and repeatedly vandalized. I thought only the top floor had been burned, but the vandals have worked overtime, there are many floors with black marks on the stone around the windows. It is in awful shape and would take a lot of money to save it. Most windows are now broken out, graffiti has been covered over on the front of the building. When it was built the first 5 floors were the Chamber of Commerce and the rest of the floors were the Tulsa Club. I think it was sold in a sheriff's sale last year. The owners had over $130,000 fines for code violations. It is in a lot of Art Deco Books, the entry way has been altered from the original design. If you are in a time crunch, I don't recommend more than a quick look at this building. It is in awful shape and isn't that good of an example of Art Deco.

The Tulsa Club has survived Donna's expectations (for which I am sure she is glad) and is…read moreundergoing restoration and renovation as the Tulsa Club Hotel! I passed by on a tourist walk through of the Philtower area Deco Buildings. I scrutinized the fenced work site, fearing they were tearing it down. But -- freshly installed panes in the windows. Then I found this: https://www.google.com/amp/www.tulsaworld.com/homepagelatest/tour-of-tulsa-club-offers-a-glimpse-of-ongoing-renovations/article_bb8a3ce5-5631-5842-8869-9a608b575d0e.amp.html

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable! Came to see the museum. Definitely recommend! So much fun!read more

The USA BMX National Headquarters opened in February 2022 in the Greenwood District. I toured it…read morewhen it was still a construction site and finally made it back to tour the finished facilities. It is absolutely breathtaking, even for someone like me who knows absolutely nothing about biking or BMX (which I learned stands for bicycle motocross). The facility includes the new 25,000-square-foot headquarters building and USA BMX Hall of Fame, standing next door to the Hardesty National BMX Stadium-an outdoor free-span arena with seating for 2,000 that hosts weekly racing, practices, coaching clinics, elite training camps and many World Cup events-just north of downtown. It's the largest covered track in North America! The BMX Foundation offers programming that combines science, technology, engineering and math using cycling to instill life skills such as teamwork, exploration, mobility, discovery, and physical fitness. They have summer camps as well as some year round programming mostly for 4-8th graders. Scholarships are available for families unable to pay for the camp costs. The curriculum they use includes a STEAM kit and it's available for purchase for teachers or schools interested in it. For older students and young adults, they have Project Bike Tech, which introduces them to career opportunities in the bicycle industry and other mechanical/technical careers. The BMX hall of fame and museum holds five decades of bicycle evolution. The collection includes winning bikes, historical souvenirs, and jerseys of famous riders and racers.

The Atlas Life Building is a beautiful building that houses the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown…read moreTulsa, and is located next to the Mid-Continent Tower (or building). With art deco around the Tulsa area, it makes you feel you've stepped into the 1920's. I can tell that this was more beautiful back then but being about 100 years old, they've kept the building in good condition. Even if you're not staying at the Courtyard Marriott, it's a nice spot to visit. Just go inside the Deco Deli and check out the intricate details and geometric shapes and golden fixtures.

This was a rare find! Very interesting with lots of stuff to look at. The gentleman who runs the…read moreplace is very knowledgeable about the history on sewing machines and gives a great talk! I would recommend checking it out and you do not have to be a 'sewer' to enjoy it. The owner has a program where school kids come in and he trains them to make different things. He showed us some of the stuff that the kids had made & it was amazing to see.

WK is the heart and soul of sewing machine history and his passion runs deep as the caretaker of…read morethese beautiful machines. The elegance and form of sewing machines of yesteryear are a far cry from the design of products made in recent history. It seems the art in design has been cast away and maximizing profit by making things requiring frequent replacement is the norm these days. But enter the Vintage Sewing Center and meet the person that can still make these old machines run like new. WK is that rare story teller that captures your interest and holds it for hours telling the history of countless machines on display at this magical collection. While we were there another couple came in and showed WK photos of a machine their mother had. WK told this couple all sorts of things about the machine, just from looking at the serial number. Needless to say they were very moved by what they heard and we were impressed just eavesdropping on the story. This is an unexpected gem in Tulsa and well worth the visit. It's a great place to have sewing parties for children, and learn about all kinds of sewing. No charge for admission but well worth dropping in a generous donation.