Author: theactivehistorian

• Western History Women’s History in the American West

  Breaking Trail: Nan J. Aspinwall

  

  Nan Jeanne Aspinwall was born in New York on February 2, 1880 to Oliver and Lena Aspinwall. Her family moved to Nebraska and she grew up in Liberty. Her parents were shopkeepers in town. She began working in vaudeville in her late teens to support herself. In 1899, she appeared…

  November 27, 2024
• Oklahoma Things

  Things to do in Oklahoma City over Thanksgiving!

  

  Hey, friend! We’ve finally reached Thanksgiving break in Oklahoma and that means a lot of people will be traveling to and from the City for the holidays. So, I wanted to make a list of fun things to do and visit while you’re in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! FREE…

  November 26, 2024
• Museum Adventures in Oklahoma

  Oklahoma Railway Museum: OKC

  

  Hey, friend – welcome back to another post! Today, we’re talking about the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City. Let’s go look around! P.S. I visited this museum over a year ago and forgot to write a blog post about it somehow… so, here we are now! I hope you…

  October 17, 2024
• Oklahoma Things

  Patriot Park: Del City, OK

  

  Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you around Patriot Park in Del City, Oklahoma. This is a Blue Star Memorial which serves as a tribute to the Armed Forces of the United States of America. There are six memorials to various branches within this…

  October 16, 2024