About 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.
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association to preserve newspapers. Over the years the OHS has developed numerous collections, programs, research centers, museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state. The OHS is an agency of the State of Oklahoma and a private membership organization governed by a Board of Directors.
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Executive Director
OHS Executive Director Trait Thompson
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Our History
Battle Cry for History: The First 125 Years of the Oklahoma Historical Society
Board of Directors
The OHS is governed by a 25-member board.
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