Press Release
January 3, 2025
Contact: Jason Harris
The Chisholm, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-375-5176
jharris@thechisholm.org
thechisholm.org
New Exhibit Opens at The Chisholm in Kingfisher
KINGFISHER, Okla. — A new year-long exhibit is now on display at The Chisholm. “Abandoned Oklahoma: Red Carpet Country Through the Lens” features a series of black-and-white photographs of Kingfisher County in northwest Oklahoma.
The images delve into the region’s rich history and chronicle the lives of some early Oklahomans. Photographs include shots of weathered walls and rooflines of structures built over 100 years ago. Homes and farms captured through the lens of Michael Louthan embody the hopes and dreams of many who began farming and ranching in northwest Oklahoma in the 19th century. Louthan is a graduate of Phillips University who is retired from the communications industry. He is also a board member for The Chisholm.
The exhibit will close on December 20 and is included with paid admission to The Chisholm.
This project was made possible by Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grants, an investment made by state leaders, led by the Oklahoma Arts Council in Partnership with Allied Arts of OKC and Arts Alliance Tulsa.
The Chisholm is located at 605 Zellers Ave. in Kingfisher. Call 405-375-5176 for more information or visit thechisholm.org.
The Chisholm is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Historical Society. 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 Chisholm are available upon request.
