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 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, 2021Sapulpa 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, 2021Sapulpa 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, 2020Dust, 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, 2020Historic Sapulpa newspapers are now available online
A new online gateway allows you to view and search the contents of local newspapers that haven't existed for decades.
August 12, 2019Sapulpa Historical Society Holds 50th Annual Meeting
No stranger to the Society and its meetings, recently-retired Creek County District Judge Joe Sam Vassar was the speaker.
March 23, 2019