The Oklahoma Historical Society will take its podcast, “A Very OK Podcast,” on the road for a live recording at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 6 p.m., and will focus on the life and legacy of Will Rogers, known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son.” The public is invited to attend and watch the recording.
Hosts Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn will discuss Rogers’ upbringing in the Cherokee Nation, his career in vaudeville and movies, his family life, and his connection to Route 66, also called the Will Rogers Highway. Special guests include Tad Jones, director of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, and Jennifer Rogers, Will Rogers’ great-granddaughter.
“Admission to this event is free, and refreshments will be generously provided by the Will Rogers Memorial Foundation.”
The Oklahoma Historical Society serves as Oklahoma’s official historical agency. It preserves and interprets historic sites across the state through its headquarters at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The society manages archives, educational programs, publications dedicated to Oklahoma’s past, operates museums like the Oklahoma History Center as its main facility for research and exhibitions, and provides statewide access to collections and resources (https://limpar.locallabs.com/organizations/88b154bd-f882-4d85-8c66-12f3436972d0;https://www.okhistory.org).
For more information about programs or resources offered by the Oklahoma Historical Society or details about this event, visit their official website.
