Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma Awarded $25,000 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma has been awarded $25,000 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support focusing on Phase 2 of development and design to update the Civics Education Program exhibits at the Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum.
“The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma is honored to receive the generous Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant,” stated the Honorable Ralph Thompson, Board Chair and Retired U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. “This support greatly enhances our efforts to preserve and present the Court’s rich history and its lasting impact on both our state and nation. It also strengthens our expanding role in educating Oklahomans of all ages about the judicial system and the rule of law. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we express our most grateful appreciation.”
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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