Oklahoma Territorial Museum, Historical research museum in Guthrie, United States.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is a history museum in Guthrie housing paintings, photographs, and documents from the early settlement period. The collection includes objects, written records, and personal mementos spanning from 1889 to 1913.
The building began as a Carnegie Library built in 1902 and became the site where Oklahoma achieved statehood in 1907. Its transformation into a museum happened decades later after local efforts prevented its demolition.
The museum reveals how early settlers lived and worked through objects that tell stories of daily life in the territory. Exhibits also show the role land distribution played in shaping the region's development.
The museum provides access to genealogical records and marriage documents that can be searched with staff assistance. It operates on limited hours from Tuesday to Saturday, so checking availability beforehand helps plan your visit.
The building houses records of marriages from 1890 to 1906 that draw researchers seeking to trace their family history. This specialized collection makes it an important destination for genealogical research across the region.
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