Frontier Country, Oklahoma
Big-sky country begins in central Oklahoma, where the Southern Plains start their majestic roll to the Pacific Ocean. Novelist Washington Irving rode across these prairies in 1828 in search of adventure -- and travelers find it still. Oklahoma City, the largest in the state, is an easy-going patchwork of city and country, both down-home and cosmopolitan. The 1889 Opening of the Unassigned Lands, better known as the Land Rush, brought farmers, entrepreneurs and dreamers from all over the world here to stake their claims to brand-new towns -- ones that grew from handfuls of railroad workers to towns of 100,000 overnight. The population was a heady mix, and still is today. Each year Oklahoma City hosts the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, the world's largest powwow, as well as Asian, Greek and Hispanic festivals filled with traditional music, food and dancing. Czech farmers planted wheat farms in Oklahoma Territory -- and inaugurated colorful festivals in Prague and Yukon, where Czech delicacies like kolaches and kielbasa sausage are celebrated.
Explore Frontier Country
The Wolcott Building
National Register of Historic Places A typical example of a Victorian storefront with angled doorway and iron column, this two-story building built in 1903
Chandler, OK Historic BuildingsConklin-Marshall-Gregory House
Crystal Theater, 1921 - 2000
When the Crystal Theatre was remodeled in 1931, it was modeled after Tulsa'
Okemah, OK TheatresHistorical Markers
Land Runs Boundary Line
The big land runs of 1889 and 1893
Stillwater, OK Historical MarkersThe Perfect Swing
Welcome to The Perfect Swing Family Fun Center, Norman's premier establishment for year-round fun. We offer fun activities for kids from ages 2 to 92. From the city'
Norman, OK Fun CentersNational Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague
At the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanksgiving and honor are given to Jesus Christ in his humanity.
Prague, OK Shrines
Oklahoma University
OU ranks No. 1 per capita in the nation among all comprehensive public universities in National Merit Scholars. This year, one out of every 15 freshmen entering OU direct from high school is a National Scholar. The 1999-00 freshmen class includes 10 National Scholars, including 134
Norman, OK CollegesFrontier Country Historical Society Museum
The Frontier Country Museum and Historical Center preserves and exhibits an outstanding collection of pioneer artifacts from pre-20
Crescent, OK MuseumsThe Washington Irving Trail Museum
Follow the Washington Irving Trail and discover the history behind some of Oklahoma's most dramatic events! You will be pleasantly surprised when you discover one of Oklahoma's best-kept secrets -- an off-the-beaten-path museum filled with exhibits about Oklahoma's fascinating past. You'
Stillwater, OK Museums