Roger’s Fun With Flags

June 13, 2018

Story by Roger Moore A Wisconsin schoolteacher originated a holiday celebrating the American flag’s birthday in 1885. The observance reached New York City and Philadelphia four years later. In 1894, the Governor of New York […]

Summertime Memories

June 10, 2018

Story and images provided by Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar Everyone has their favorite summertime memories. No matter where you grew up, the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar’s new “Summertime Fun” exhibit will […]

10 Cent Sodas and a Story or Two

May 10, 2018

Roberson entertained many for 50-plus years at Ewing Electric By Roger Moore There was not a big news bulletin announcing the passing of Winston Douglas Roberson. The New York Times did not run an obituary. […]

We Owe It All to a Simple Button

May 3, 2018

Story and images provided by the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar Today when you walk into the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar you will still be greeted with a smile from Mike and […]

Oklahoma author discusses Second Amendment and gun violence May 7

April 24, 2018

Media Release Author Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz will be at the Stillwater Public Library on Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m. to discuss her new book, “Loaded: a Disarming History of the Second Amendment.” Dunbar Ortiz’s book addresses […]

Volunteers Essential to Museum’s Mission

April 8, 2018

Story by Conner Hufnagel, photos provided by Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar Did you know that the 2018 National Volunteer Week runs from April 15-21st?  Established in 1974, by President Richard Nixon, National Volunteer […]

Legends Weekend 2018

April 5, 2018

Story and images provided by Visit Stillwater Knowing that a legend is something or someone who becomes famous for a unique trait or amazing accomplishment, the Visit Stillwater team christened the weekend of April 20-22, […]

Ballet performance helps tell the story of the Osage Nation

April 2, 2018

Story and images provided by Stillwater Public Library The Stillwater Public Library will present “Wahzhazhe- an Osage Ballet” at the Stillwater Community Center on Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The performance tells the story of […]

Library highlights Osage culture at March 24 fair

March 20, 2018

Story and photo provided by Stillwater Public Library The Stillwater Public Library is hosting a program focusing on Osage culture and history on Saturday, March 24, 1-5 p.m. The Cultural Fair is a come and go event […]

It was The Streak on The Strip

March 14, 2018

Story by Roger Moore While sitting in Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on Stillwater’s infamous “Strip” on a Thursday night in February – often the night many college students let off a little steam in preparation for […]

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