Press Release
February 12, 2025
Contact: Lynda Ozan
State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-4484
lynda.ozan@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/shpo
Learn About Stained Glass Preservation in Upcoming State Historic Preservation Office Webinar
OKLAHOMA CITY — Stained glass preservation will be the topic of a free webinar hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office on Thursday, February 27 at 2 p.m. The featured speaker is Megan McElfresh, executive director of the Stained Glass Association of America. This webinar is part of the SHPO’s 2025 speaker series, Saving the Sacred.
McElfresh is a lifelong stained glass artisan who uses her research to focus on how the built environment, accessible artwork and preservation policies impact community revitalization and economic development. This webinar will explore the challenges of preserving stained glass across America’s sacred spaces. McElfresh will debunk myths of stained glass as a “lost art” and highlight its experimental history, ongoing struggles and possible solutions. The critical need for collaboration among tradespeople, preservationists, researchers and community stakeholders is central to the discussion.
Register online for the webinar. For more information, contact Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan at 405-522-4484 or lynda.ozan@history.ok.gov.
The State Historic Preservation Office 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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