Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
Landmark for All Generations, Inc. Awarded $16,875 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the Landmark for All Generations, Inc. has been awarded $16,875 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support memorializing the Okmulgee Black Hospital’s legacy through personal testimonies and spoken-word narratives.
“Stories told by people in their own voice who witnessed or were impacted by historical events are so significant for those who were not present or who may not have considered a different perspective,” stated Rep. Scott Fetgatter, Okmulgee. “I’m grateful to those who worked to determine that this vital grant funding should go to this project in Okmulgee to preserve this important part of our history.”
“Landmark for All Generations, Inc. feels blessed to once again be the recipient of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program,” stated Julie Roberts, board member and grant writer. “In the past, this program has helped advance Landmark’s efforts to renovate one of Oklahoma’s first hospitals for African Americans, the Okmulgee Colored Hospital. We are excited to digitally capture and share the dynamic accounts of many people who were born in the hospital and others who have stories to tell about it.”
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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