Press Release
November 7, 2017
Contact: Lauren Schlepp
Chisholm Trail Museum, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-375-5176
ctokmuseum@gmail.com
www.okhistory.org
Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher to Host Village Auction and Chili Cook-Off
KINGFISHER, Okla. — Join the Chisholm Trail Museum and the A. J. Seay Mansion for the Village Auction and Chili Cook-Off on Friday, November 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A delicious dinner of chili, cornbread, beans and other cowboy favorites will be served buffet style before the beginning of the annual village auction fundraiser and "State of the Museum" address.
Tickets are $6 at the door for the dinner. Reservations can be made in advance, but payment will only be accepted at the door.
While visiting the museum, be sure to see “Endangered and Historic Places of Oklahoma,” a traveling exhibit that will be on display at the Chisholm Trail Museum from November 15 through December 1. This exhibit showcases important historical places in Oklahoma and explains why preservation is important. The A. J. Seay Mansion on the museum grounds is an example of the importance of preservation.
The Chisholm Trail Museum and A. J. Seay Mansion are located at 605 Zellers Avenue in Kingfisher. For more information, please call 405-375-5176 or email ctokmuseum@gmail.com.
The Chisholm Trail Museum 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.
