Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
95th Division Foundation Awarded $9,900 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the 95th Division Foundation has been awarded $9,900 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support creating and deploying the core elements of a website that can be expanded to provide online access to the collection and facilitate historical research.
“The 95th Division Foundation was formed by World War II veterans of the 95th Infantry Division to preserve and share the legacy of its soldiers and their sacrifices in campaigns the Division fought in 1944-45 to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny,” stated Clif Twaddle, association president. “Its members include veterans, descendants, post-World War II retirees, current soldiers and grateful citizens of Europe. It maintains a Memorial Museum at the Division’s headquarters at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. This generous grant from the Oklahoma Historical Society will support the creation of an online presence for the Memorial Museum and development of a research site for family members and historians.”
“I am glad for the dedicated work of the Oklahoma Historical Society to enhance access to our state’s history,” stated Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, Elgin. “Online access to the resources available through the 95th Division Foundation will increase our understanding of the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers.”
The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program awarded more than $577,000 to 40 projects statewide this year, supporting initiatives such as collections care, exhibit development, strategic planning and educational programming.
“The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program is a powerful tool for connecting communities with their history,” said Trait Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society. “These grants help local organizations preserve and share stories that might otherwise be lost, strengthening our shared identity and ensuring that future generations can experience Oklahoma’s rich heritage.”
The grant program supports tribal and municipal governments and not-for-profit historical organizations throughout the state. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 for projects that advance the collection, preservation and sharing of Oklahoma history. Applications for the next grant cycle will open this fall. For more information, visit okhistory.org/grants.
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 okhistory.org.
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