Oklahoma Beginnings: The Legacy of Ranching in Northeast Oklahoma.

Each season brings something new to the Bartlesville Area History Museum’s Pioneer Gallery. This spring, BAHM is proud to present: Oklahoma Beginnings: The Legacy of Ranching in Northeast Oklahoma.

On display from April 10th through June 30th, the exhibit takes visitors on a rustic journey exploring development of the west and the legendary history of ranching in Washington County. Long before Oklahoma became a state, the fight for land was real as white settlers moved further and further west. Ground once deemed Indian Territory became split to form Oklahoma Territory which experienced cattle grazing opportunities and a series of land runs. On September 16, 1893, cannons boomed unleashing the largest land rush in American history as hundreds of thousands of people raced across the open prairie to stake their claim and begin their new lives. Such was the beginning of ranches like the 101 Ranch in Kay County. Join us in exploring the rich ranching history of Washington County and discover the foundations of some of our well-known family ranches. The exhibit will feature various artifacts from local ranches over the years and display examples of local cattle brands. In addition, youngsters or the “young at heart’ may enjoy our history of ranching coloring station and gander through BAHMs turn of the century Nelson Carr One-Room School!

The Museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed on weekends and holidays) at 401 S. Johnstone Avenue, 5th Floor. Museum admission is free, but donations are always welcome. No reservation is necessary. If you have questions, you may reach Bartlesville Area History Museum staff at (918) 338-4290 or eat0@eau0eav0eaw0.