Press Release
September 10, 2025
Contact: Julia Moser
Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-282-1889
[email protected]
okhistory.org/territorialmuseum
Learn About “The Marriage of Indian and Oklahoma Territory” in Lecture at Oklahoma Territorial Museum
GUTHRIE, Okla. — Join the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library on Thursday, September 25, at 6 p.m. for a lecture titled “The Marriage of Indian and Oklahoma Territory.”
Dr. Matthew Pearce, state historian for the Oklahoma Historical Society, will discuss the wedding ceremony that took place in Oklahoma on November 16, 1907. The fake marriage ceremony, which took place on the Carnegie Library steps, symbolized the joining of Oklahoma and Indian territories. No registration is required for this free event, but donations are always appreciated.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is located at 406 E. Oklahoma Ave. in Guthrie. For more information, please call 405-282-1889.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. 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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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library are available upon request.
