Bonnie Rucker

Gilcrease Museum – or more formally, the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art – is an integral part of many memories for those...

Most of the United States – and arguably much of the world – was enthralled with the idea of space travel in the 1950s and...

There are many stories behind how various groups arrived in Oklahoma. And the tale of the arrival and success of the Irish in Oklahoma is...

A century ago, pedestrians and the occasional horse-drawn conveyance ruled the streets. Therefore, the largest metropolitan areas in Oklahoma were laid out accordingly – to...

Understanding the roles of various entities within state government can be confusing. But for many Oklahomans who find themselves in need, the Oklahoma Health Care...

Maintaining Connections Leads to Early Detections  If there is anything consistent in life, it’s change – and getting older might be the best example of...

Libraries are a vital part of a community – a belief our state recognized from the beginning. Even before statehood, in 1890, the first legislative...

Whether you credit the unique history of the state; the sorts of people who have always been drawn to this region; or just happenstance, the...

The history of Oklahoma often gets obscured by the fact that many don’t think back past preliminary European contact. But there was a rich history...

As the winter season gets into full swing, most people have some variation of traditions they look forward to – regardless of what holidays they...