Over the past year, I had the pleasure of working to digitalize and transcribe a nearly 250-page ledger which was in use from 1888 to 1899 and which documents aspects of the establishment and development of early Stillwater.
Read MoreProfessional Writing Internship at the Stillwater History Museum
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Interning at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar was a memorable experience, and incredibly helpful in furthering my skills as a professional writer. I would recommend this museum to anyone looking for experience as a writer, historian, or to anyone interested in learning more about Stillwater’s rich history.
Read MoreMy Sheerar Adventure
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My name is Jerod O’Neal and I am a junior History major at Oklahoma State University. I have spent this semester as an intern with the Stillwater History at the Sheerar in partnership with the Oklahoma State History department.
Read MoreFirst Time for Everything: Curating an Exhibit
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I loved my experience at my summer internship so much that I signed up to return in the spring. However, this time I was given my own exhibit to research, write, design and install. I was initially in shock. I was about to get a full, hands-on experience doing what I hope to be doing for a living in just a few years.
Read MoreWelcome 2019
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As we enter 2019, we are excited to share new chapters of Stillwater History and we hope you take the time to discover your local history museum.
Read More7 Great Reasons to Visit the Stillwater History Museum this December
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7 Great Reasons to Visit the Stillwater History Museum
1. See the new travelling Basket Quilt Exhibit
2. Take your family’s retro Christmas photo
3. Make a God’s Eye ornaments on Dec 20th 2- 4 pm
4. Stay warm reminisce with family and friends
5. Shop for unique holiday gifts
6. Help us beat our 2014 attendance record!
7. Free admission every day
Basket Quilts and Baskets
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This winter the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar is featuring a traveling quilt show from the American Quilt Study Group, “The Study of 19th Century Basket Quilts”. This exhibit will also include a variety of handcrafted baskets from Stillwater residents. Three of the weavers, whose work will be included in the exhibit, are Judy Mahle, Debby Strickland, and Cathy Southwich, Each was mentored by the late Bernie Kopel.
Read MoreThe Sheerar Center's 90th Anniversary
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This November we are celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Sheerar Center, originally built by the First Church of Christ, Scientist in 1928. Each year thousands of people visit the Sheerar Center for recitals, weddings, shows, church services and to see the Stillwater History Museum. Many of these people inquire about the building’s history and original features.
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