Press Release
February 29, 2024
Contact: Jessica Brogdon
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0780
jessica.brogdon@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org
Oklahoma Historical Society to Host Travel Contest in March
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society will hold another #ExploreOHS Travel Contest from Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 31. During these dates, participants will travel to OHS museums and historic sites across the state to see who can visit the most sites in one month. The contest is open to the public. All entries must be posted on social media using the #ExploreOHS hashtag.
The person or group who visits the largest number of OHS sites during the month of March will win a prize pack of OHS swag and their choice of one of these options:
- Behind-the-scenes tour (for up to six people) of the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City or the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid
- Ride on a parade float through downtown Fort Gibson with staff from the Fort Gibson Historic Site on April 20
A complete list of OHS museums and historic sites is available at okhistory.org/sites. Participants can use the OHS clickable map to start planning their road trip. For the full list of rules and eligibility, visit okhistory.org/exploreohs.
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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