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Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the Oklahoma Historical Society's mission, and offer support for our collections and archives, historical programs, events, site tours, genealogical research, and more. To find out how to get involved with the OHS, please contact us.

Replica of the Winnie Mae airplane at the Oklahoma History Center

Research Division

Volunteers play a crucial role in the Research Division by:

  • Working with collections including books, manuscripts, photographs, audio, newspapers, maps, video
  • Assisting with digitization projects
  • Helping patrons in the Research Center
  • Answering research requests
  • Indexing/transcribing genealogical or historical records

Volunteer in the Research Center


Collage of historic map, documents, a newspaper page, and a photograph

Oklahoma History Center Museum

Volunteers support the Oklahoma History Center Museum by serving as:

  • Docents
  • Gallery hosts
  • Special event hosts
  • Living history docents
  • Museum Store assistance
  • Behind-the-scenes positions

Volunteer in the Museum




Volunteer at OHS Museums and Historic Sites

You can also help the Oklahoma Historical Society collect, preserve, and share history at our museums and historic sites across the state. To find out more, please contact the site directly.

Visit the Museums and Sites Page