Press Release
November 21, 2023
Contact: Jennie Buchanan
Museum of the Western Prairie, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-482-1044
muswestpr@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/westernprairie
Annual Holiday Market Returns to Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus
ALTUS, Okla. — The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus will host its ninth annual Holiday Market at the Museum on Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. The event will showcase the talents of local artists who will be selling their unique work, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, fused glass, works in wood and more. This is a great opportunity to support both the artists and the museum while doing your holiday shopping.
The market is free and open to the public. Visitors can also tour the museum while browsing the artists’ displays. Refreshments will be served.
This event is organized by the Western Trail Historical Society. The Museum of the Western Prairie is located at 1100 Memorial Dr. in Altus. For more information call 580-482-1044.
The Museum of the Western Prairie is an Oklahoma Historical Society museum. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Museum of the Western Prairie are available upon request.
