Author: theactivehistorian

• Museum Adventures in Oklahoma

  Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center: OKC

  

  Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you around the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! History In 1989, the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center was founded by Christian Keesee and Marilyn Myers. They were first housed at the Fairgrounds in Oklahoma…

  October 15, 2024
• Oklahoma Things

  USS Oklahoma Anchor: OKC

  

  Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show the historical marker for the USS Oklahoma Anchor in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Historical Marker Transcription (Front of historical marker) USS Oklahoma Anchor “This anchor was one of three that were added during the Navy’s modernization of…

  October 14, 2024
• Western History Women’s History in the American West

  Breaking Trail: Bonnie Gray

  

  Born in 1891, Verna Smith grew up loving horses. Her family lived in Kettle Fells, Washington on a ranch. Later in her life Verna would go by the name, “Bonnie Gray.” Bonnie went on to attend Moscow Idaho University completing her degree in music. She was a natural athlete and…

  October 6, 2024
• Western History Women’s History in the American West

  Breaking Trail: Alberta Claire

  

  Cowgirl. Lecturer. Movie-Producer. Press Agent. These are just a few of the words that could be used to describe Alberta Claire. She was born in Sheridan, Wyoming in the late-nineteenth century and lived a pretty extraordinary life. Alberta Claire entered the Vaudeville scene around 1909 and performed in the theaters…

  September 20, 2024