Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
Oilton Historical Museum Awarded $16,975 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the Oilton Historical Museum has been awarded $16,975 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support helping the Oilton Historical Museum expand its exhibit offerings through new exterior interpretation, updated interior exhibits and a website for digital access.
“This grant will help preserve the rich history of Oilton for future generations,” said Rep. Ty Burns, Pawnee. “The project at the Oilton Historical Museum will make a lasting impact on our communities, ensuring that local history remains accessible and well-preserved. I’m proud to support efforts that strengthen our heritage and enrich our local culture.”
“These are groundbreaking days for the Oilton Historical Museum, which strives to preserve and share the Oilton community’s history,” stated Kathleen Dupee, board president. “This grant provides the means for our museum to install indoor and outdoor exhibits to attract new audiences, provides a computer and printer to perform administrative, collections and research work at the museum and provides tools to oversee the museum’s collections. The Oilton Historical Society Museum appreciates being selected for this opportunity.”
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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