Press Release
March 25, 2025
Contact: CJ Budy
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-237-1907
christopher.budy@history.ok.gov
www.csrhc.org
Author Diane Helentjaris to Discuss New Biography on Lulu Bell Parr at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
ENID, Okla. — Author Diane Helentjaris will hold a discussion and book signing at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid on Thursday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. The presentation is titled “Lulu Bell Parr’s Ride into Oklahoma History.” The presentation is based on Helentjaris’ new book, “‘I Ain’t Afraid’ — The World of Lulu Bell Parr, Wild West Cowgirl.”
The biography focuses on the life and adventures of Lulu Bell Parr, a Wild West show performer later inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Parr worked with Pawnee Bill’s Wild West tours and programs along with other big names, including the 101 Ranch and Buffalo Bill. Parr had one of the longest careers among Wild West performers and became known as “Queen of the Cowgirls.”
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. The book signing and discussion are included with paid admission. This event is open to the public.
For more information about the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, please visit csrhc.org or call 580-237-1907.
Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed during the program do not necessarily represent those of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center 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 Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center are available upon request.
