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Devon Great Hall and the Winnie Mae
On display in the Devon Great Hall is a replica of Wiley Post’s world-famous Winnie Mae airplane. The Winnie Mae was a seven-passenger Lockheed Vega. In 1931 Wiley Post flew the around the world in a record-setting eight days as pilot of the Winnie Mae.
Oklahoma Family Tree
On permanent display in this area is the Oklahoma Family Tree. This sculpture was created by artist Robin Starke and depicts three redbud trees with gold and silver leaves. Each leaf of the Oklahoma Family Tree memorializes an Oklahoma family with the family surname, first name(s), and the town or county in which they lived. A brief family history is preserved in a touchscreen at the base of the tree and on the OHS website. Explore family histories online or find out about commemorating your family’s name on the tree.
The Oklahoma Family Tree is sponsored by the 1889ers Society, the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, and the Mabrey Family.
Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery
Museum Staff Picks
Museum Staff Picks, an exhibit highlighting a photographs personally selected by museum staff, is now on display in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery in the Oklahoma History Center Museum. All of the photos featured have been chosen or taken by museum staff members. This unique installation offers a view of individual aspects of Oklahoma’s history and culture, seen through the eyes of museum staff
The Chesapeake Event Center is used for meetings and events. To ensure the room is available for viewing during your visit, please call 405-522-0765.
