Last Chance to Experience Oklahoma History Center’s Field, Forest & Stream Exhibit

By Oklahoma Dept of Wildlife Conservation

First posted on 02-23-2009

Throughout the last year, the Oklahoma History Center has been celebrating Oklahoma’s outdoors by showcasing an entire exhibit dedicated to the history and traditions enjoyed by Oklahoma’s sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts. As the exhibit comes to a close Feb. 28, Oklahomans who have not made their way to see it are encouraged to visit the Oklahoma History Center, located near the state capitol in Oklahoma City.

In April 2008, the Oklahoma Historical Society converted over 2,000 square feet of the History Center into the interactive experience called “Field, Forest & Stream: The History of Oklahomans and the Outdoors.” The exhibit includes historic artifacts, images and photography, audio-visual elements and hands-on interaction relating to the outdoors in Oklahoma.

“In the Field, Forest & Stream Exhibit there are many fascinating stories that illustrate how Oklahoma has become the outdoor success story it is today,” said David Davis, curator of special exhibits for the Oklahoma History Center. “Come to the Oklahoma History Center and help us celebrate our outdoor heritage before the exhibit closes!”

Visitors can walk down the exhibit’s “Forest Trail” and view taxidermy dioramas and take part in an interactive hunting blind. The “Water Trail” lets guests experience the sensation of the exciting sport of noodling, or fishing with nothing but one’s bare hands, and an inviting, lifelike campfire in the “Camp Trail” area offers guests a place to sit and listen to camp stories told by historic Oklahoma figures.

“Field, Forest, & Stream: The History of Oklahomans and the Outdoors” has been possible through the support and participation of individuals, groups, and businesses such as the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, outdoor television producer Don Wallace and the producers of the On the Water In the Woods television show, and so far visitors have made the exhibit a popular one.

Visitors have until Feb. 28 to see the exhibit, and those who show their current Oklahoma hunting or fishing license will receive $1 off admission through the end of the exhibit.

The Oklahoma History Center is an 18-acre, 215,000 square-foot learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history through Smithsonian quality museum exhibits and a state-of-the-art research library. The new home of the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma History Center is located just east of the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Historical Society was originally organized in 1893 and continues today as a statewide center for learning, preserving, and promoting the history and heritage of the diverse people of Oklahoma through its museum, research, outreach, and historic preservation divisions. The Oklahoma Historical Society serves people of all generations by promoting appreciation and understanding of Oklahoma’s rich history and the impact of that history on the present. For more information call (405) 522-0765 or visit http://www.okhistorycenter.org.

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