Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
Okeene Historic Preservation Group Awarded $3,563 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the Okeene Historic Preservation Group has been awarded $3,563 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support the permanent exhibition of historical photos, posters, and flour sacks of Okeene, Oklahoma, at The Corner Event Center.
“I am pleased to hear the Oklahoma Historical Society Board has awarded two grants in my district to The Chisholm in Kingfisher, along with the Okeene Historic Preservation Group,” stated Representative Mike Dobrinski, Okeene, who had two grantees from his district. “Both of these organizations provide valuable historic resources in my district, and work very hard not only to ensure local history is preserved but do so economically in a sustainable fashion. It is my honor to represent both of these fine organizations and continue to support and promote the efforts of OHS at the Capitol.”
“The Okeene Historic Preservation Group is honored to receive this grant from the Oklahoma Historical Society,” stated Jeremy Osmus, OHPG president. “This grant will allow us to preserve the history of our great community with the enlarged photos being displayed in our building for all to see and enjoy the past achievements of Okeene.”
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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