Press Release
February 6, 2025
Contact: Jennifer Frazee
Fort Gibson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-478-4088
fortgibson@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/fortgibson
Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation Receives Grant From Oklahoma Humanities
FORT GIBSON, Okla. — The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $1,500 grant from Oklahoma Humanities. The grant helped pay for the “Dawes Commission in Indian Territory: Cherokee Freedman” exhibit, which allowed the Fort Gibson Historic Site to provide resources and access to humanities in the community.
The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation, in partnership with Oklahoma Historical Society, provided additional funds and staff to complete the project, which is open through the end of February. Because of this partnership, Fort Gibson Historic Site will be able to offer this exhibit annually.
The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation is a support organization formed to support and promote the Fort Gibson Historic Site and its related interests for the purpose of historical preservation. Since its inception, it has established fundraising methods such as the site’s Museum Store, with all proceeds going directly to the preservation of the site’s history, educational programs that bring history to life, site exhibits, maintenance equipment and much more.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant,” said Jennifer Frazee, director of Fort Gibson Historic Site. “Grants like these help us share little-known history in engaging ways and allow us to make sure Oklahoma history is preserved for generations to come.”
The Fort Gibson Historic Site is located at 803 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson.
Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
About Oklahoma Humanities
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understanding new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life through humanities disciplines such as history, literature, film studies, art criticism, and philosophy. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, OH provides a free educational magazine, Smithsonian Institution exhibits, reading and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages. OH engages people in their own communities, stimulating discussion and helping them explore the wider world of human experience.
About Fort Gibson Historic Site
The Fort Gibson Historic Site is a division 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 Fort Gibson Historic Site are available upon request.
