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Break O'Day Farm & Metcalfe Museum | Durham, Oklahoma

6 years ago By Lloydelle Lester

The following is an excerpt of, Of Science, a brief sketch of the public service of George Davidson. When I began to read, I realized it was anything but brief. The article is taken from Mining and Scientific Press, August 1885.

THE CASE OF THE DANCING COWBOY

6 years ago By John R. Erickson

CHAPTER 10: I Leave With Miss Viola We went outside and walked Miss Viola to her car. Slim had his hands pushed deep into his pockets and continued to rattle his coins.

Wolf Creek Heritage Museum | Lipscomb, Texas

6 years ago By News Staff

MUSEUM HAPPENINGS The museum is open, and we have the appropriate practices in place to keep everyone safe. We also hope everyone is practicing common-sense safety measures. Due to the pandemic, our activities are greatly reduced, so I have no news on our activities.

To continue summer fun, Canadian entertainment adapts

6 years ago By News Staff

It has been months of quarantine for many of us, and the urge to get out of the house and enjoy the warmer weather is palpable. Summer during COVID-19 isn’t quite the same as years past, but that doesn’t mean summer 2020 has to be a bummer.

Hanes and Betts take Rotary to the beach

6 years ago By A Rotary Report By Sarah Rader

Curt McPherson hosted Lacy Hanes and Meagan Betts of Canadian River Beach Club as our program. Lacy gave a brief background on the CRBC, stating that a loose CRBC started in 2008 with a chili cook-off to help raise money for state football rings.

River Valley Pioneer Museum | Canadian, Texas

6 years ago By Wendy Wright

Well, I have to say that this 4th of July is one for the history books, but not necessarily one I want to remember. Normally, the 4th of July is one of our busiest days, and we would have had well over a 150 visitors. This year, we had two visitors. Just two.

Break O'Day Farm & Metcalfe Museum | Durham, Oklahoma

6 years ago By Lloydelle Lester

I have been asked a lot of questions about George Davidson. This uncle of Augusta’s is such an interesting man and there is always plenty of information about him. I have always been interested in the history of the ships named after him.

Wolf Creek Heritage Museum | Lipscomb, Texas

6 years ago By Virginia Scott

MUSEUM HAPPENINGS People are getting out more, and the number of geocachers who are visiting continues to pick up. We had two more groups drop by this week.

Ann S. Graham honored for her arts advocacy efforts in Texas

6 years ago By News Staff

AUSTIN—Americans for the Arts last month announced that Ann S. Graham, executive director of Texans for the Arts, has been honored with the Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award at the Americans for the Arts digital annual convention, and public art and civic design conference.

The Postscript: Dog Stories

6 years ago By The Postscript By Carrie Classon

My husband, Peter, and I miss having a dog. I see a lot of dogs on the trail during my daily hike, and so Peter (who is always full of good ideas—usually about things I should do) suggested I carry dog treats.

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