Press Release
June 30, 2023
Contact: Carrie Fox
Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0791
carrie.fox@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/historycenter
New Photo Exhibit at Oklahoma History Center Showcases Professional Wrestling
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center will host an opening event for its new photo exhibit, “Watch Out for Flying Chairs: Professional Wrestling in Oklahoma,” on Tuesday, July 11, from 4-6 p.m.
The exhibit examines professional wrestling in Oklahoma from its emergence in traveling carnivals to today. Oklahoma has been at the forefront of professional wrestling through its continued popularity across communities and the contributions of Oklahomans in and out of the squared circle. Over the last 80 years, traditional wrestling has brought Oklahoma more national and international wrestling medals, trophies, titles and championships than any other state and that legitimate talent is Oklahoma’s greatest contribution to the world of professional wrestling.
The photo exhibit will be displayed in the West Atrium Gallery on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center.
The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Please call 405-522-0765 or visit www.okhistory.org/historycenter for admission costs and group rates.
The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. 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. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the exhibit are available at this WeTransfer link: https://we.tl/t-PKlIcMTmNl
