You only think you know Sapulpa.
Every week we publish stories of Sapulpa's history, recalling both the events at the time, and the nostalgia for days gone by. Dig in and learn more about what the Sapulpa of yesteryear was like.
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Sapulpa’s Railroad History: The demise of the Harvey House
How did Sapulpa lose its Harvey House? Read what happened when Sapulpa lost the rail yard to Tulsa, and how the spirit of the Harvey House lived on after its demise.
July 30, 2021 Chief Sapulpa statue gets a new home
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.
July 28, 2021 Sapulpa’s Railroad History: The Harvey House
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.
July 19, 2021 Sapulpa Historical Society Museum to remain closed until February 4th
The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.
January 13, 2021 Sapulpa Historical Society cancels their December Open House
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.
November 30, 2020 Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry: A special Dust Bowl exhibit now available at Sapulpa Historical Society Museum
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.
February 28, 2020