Sapulpa Historical Society
Chief Sapulpa statue gets a new home
July 28, 2021
A 10-ft tall wooden statue of Chief Sapulpa was moved last week from its longtime home at Sapulpa City Hall, where it has stood since it was completed in 1990, to the front room of the Sapulpa Historical Society Museum.
Sapulpa’s Railroad History: The Harvey House
July 19, 2021
In this special series on the history of Sapulpa's railroads, we look at how Sapulpa became an "end-of-track" town and built a famed Harvey House.
Sapulpa Historical Society Museum to remain closed until February 4th
January 13, 2021
The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.
Sapulpa Historical Society cancels their December Open House
November 30, 2020
In what appear to be a concern for the rise in COVID-19 cases, and an effort to keep everyone "safe and comfortable," the organization has decided to cancel the Open House, and to tentatively reschedule the volunteer luncheon that they had planned to sometime in the spring of 2021.
Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry: A special Dust Bowl exhibit now available at Sapulpa Historical Society Museum
February 28, 2020
The traveling exhibit, on loan from the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, is a fascinating combination of stories, photography, and audio, that tells about one of the darkest periods of time for the midwest—both literally and figuratively.
Historic Sapulpa newspapers are now available online
August 12, 2019
A new online gateway allows you to view and search the contents of local newspapers that haven't existed for decades.
Sapulpa Historical Society Holds 50th Annual Meeting
March 23, 2019
No stranger to the Society and its meetings, recently-retired Creek County District Judge Joe Sam Vassar was the speaker.
Sapulpa Historical Society digitizes area newspapers
February 18, 2019
The money needed for the project was short...until this family stepped in to help.
Preserving Sapulpa’s Legacy
February 17, 2019
How the team at the Sapulpa Historical Society is ensuring that Sapulpa’s rich historical legacy lives on.
The shotgun: when sober citizenship wins out over racism
January 24, 2019
Just 18 months after the infamous Tulsa Race Riot, Sapulpa found themselves in the crosshairs of what could've been a replay of that fateful day in their hometown.