USS Oklahoma Mast to Arrive in Muskogee

The Air Force Reserve just announced this weekend that a 40 foot section of the mast of the USS Oklahoma will be flown from Hawaii to Tinker Air Force Base. This is part of a tribute to be made at the Muskogee War Memorial honoring the USS Oklahoma and her crew. The Air Force Reserve will be flying the mast from Nellie Air Force Base on Ford Island to Tinker Air Force Base as part of a training mission using a C17 cargo aircraft. The mast will arrive at Tinker on June 21st and then be transported by truck to the Muskogee War Memorial Park and Museum in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

National Trust for Historic Preservation Offers Historic Homes Website

If you own a historic home or plan to in the future, check out the website @home-every home has a story. This site is a project of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization helping people protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. .

The introduction to the page states: "Home. It's not just where you live – it's a reflection of YOU – your personality, your passions and your unique style. It's also where history is made – family history, neighborhood history, American history. Whether you're looking to take a crack at rehabbing an older home or a seasoned house junkie, we've got the place for you to share restoration tips, home renovation war stories, and before-and-after pictures of your home projects."

The site offers a myriad of resources for historic home owners including weatherization tips, tackling tear downs, going green, as well as products and services. You will enjoy browsing the gallery of homes to see what others are doing or have completed. You can also include your own home project including pictures. Also included is an area that lists historic homes for sale.

Heritage Days in the Depot District

Don't miss out on a fun day in the Depot District tomorrow Saturday October 24th. There will be a parade, Native American drums, dancing, singing, food and craft vendors, stick horse construction and races, pony rides, photos of you on a real horse, story telling, pony rides, shoot outs and much much more! In the evening you can enjoy beans, cornbread and cobbler cooked over an open fire next to a real chuck wagon, while listening to live music from the dock of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Come on down from 9:30- dark thirty. All the fun will be on Elgin street between 2nd & 5th. Free admission to Three Rivers Museum and the Hall of Fame as well as all activities. Proceeds for Downtown Muskogee, Inc.

Friday Night Ghost Stories Caravan Tour

A great group left Three Rivers Museum about 6 p.m. today, about 47 people in all. I'm sure they have had a wonderful time touring the great sites in the Ft. Gibson area and learning about the history and stories of the people and places. Hopefully some will post comments here about what a good time they had.

Ghost Stories Caravan Tours

Tickets are now on sale for the Ghost Stories Caravan Tours. Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased in advance. Drop by the museum to get yours or call us at 918-686-6624 to purchase with your credit card by phone.

The tours start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24. Participants will drive their own vehicles (get as many in your car as you can!) and follow the group Leader to selected historic sites in and around Muskogee. At each stop tales of truth and legend about the historic site will be related by the Leader. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a flashlight, and be prepared to be scared!