Press Release
April 25, 2025
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
[email protected]
okhistory.org/grants
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Inc. Awarded $4,500 for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Project
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that the Vernon Chamber of Commerce Inc. has been awarded $4,500 through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This funding will support developing a strategic plan.
“As the Representative for House District 15, it is extremely exciting to see this project be awarded this grant,” stated Rep. Tim Turner, Kinta. “As legislators, we work diligently to give back to our communities through grants like this. Our team at the Historical Society works hard to make sure historical dollars are spent on proper needs throughout our state.”
“This grant makes it possible for us to provide the necessary strategic plan to facilitate our economic development and revitalization project,” stated Clarence L. Baccus Jr., executive director.
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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