Bartlesville Area History Museum Announces Interurban Exhibit Opening
"We will build a city here yet!" proclaimed young William Johnstone on the porch of the new Johnstone and Keeler Store, at First and Delaware in 1884. Time and Providence demonstrated Mr. Johnstone's insight into Bartlesville's fledging efforts to grow . . . and grow they did. Jo Crabtree, Volunteer...read more »
Bartlesville Area History Museum Membership Drive Event Announced
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COMING SOON! Steel Rails: The History of Bartlesville's Interurban
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The County that Washington Built Exhibit Opens at the BAHM
The U.S. government established recording districts throughout the Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory in the 1890s, of which Bartlesville was one. When the Enabling Act of the Twin Territories (Oklahoma and Indian Territory) was passed on June 16, 1906, coming statehood was a fore-gone conc...read more »
Lacemakers Guild Collaborates with Museum
A recent collaboration between the Oklahoma Lacemakers Guild, chapter of the International Old Lacers Inc. and the Bartlesville Area History Museum will provide a home for a very special acquisition at the BAHM. Jody, an extraordinary doll made by members of the Guild, will be held in trust at the ...read more »