Last updated: 3/12/2017
Sulphur, Oklahoma
Street Address
402 West MuskogeeSulphur, OK 73086
Mailing Address
402 W. Muskogee AveSulphur, OK 73086
phone: 580-622-5593
e-mail: ahsmc@brightok.net
web: www.ahsmc.org

Hours

Friday
10 AM - 1 PM
Saturday
1 PM - 5 PM

Admissions

Free. Donations greatly appreciated.

Free. Donations Accepted.

Staff

Mary Lou Heltzel
phone: 580-622-5593
Description

Local history, Turner Ranch, Platt National Park, businesses, 1906 Artesian Hotel.

Mission

AHSMC Historical Museum is working to preserve and interpret the history of Sulphur, OK, from its time as part of the Chickasaw Nation, I. T., through it's two moves and resulting upheaval to the present day. Sulphur was a popular vacation destination because of it's natural springs, many of which were considered medicinal by early visitors. Platt National Park, now Chickasaw National Recreation Area, was established in 1903 to protect and preserve the springs in natural state for all visitors.

History

Our building - built in 1917 - was used by the fire and police departments 24/7 until 1999 when they moved into a new Sulphur City Complex. Since 1999 approximately $100,000 has been spent to refurbish both the inside and outside. Our next major project if we can get a grant,is to put in an elevator for the benefit of the elderly and physically challenged.

Artifact Collections

Town artifacts, photos, 1906 Artesian Hotel, Turner Ranch, Hereford Heaven, Gov. Roy Turner.

Tools, toys, kitchen, clothes, cameras, Boy Scout, Civilian Conservation Corps, Jail.

Research Collections

Over 125 genealogical/research books from the Murray County Court House, periodicals, out of print books, school records from the early 1900's forward, etc.

Facilities

Two story, handicap accessible only on ground floor, two restrooms

Governance

AHSMC Board of Directors.

Arbuckle Historical Society of Murray County is a non-profit, 501(C)(3)certified organization.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No
Services

Group tours by special arrangement.

Group Tours
ADA
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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