LOCAL Closer Look: Edmond (Oklahoma) History Museum

Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2023 by Joel Reagan

Joel Reagan speaks with Amy Stephens, Museum Director of Edmond History Museum. Stephens gives the history of the WPA-era building which currently houses in the museum just southeast of the downtown Edmond area. She outlines several current exhibits including one that highlights wedding dresses from the 1800s to present day. Another exhibit focuses on Edmond (now Edmond Memorial) High School's 100+ years Stephens speaks at length about past exhibits and history education efforts in the community. She also outlines resources in genealogy for the public. (http://www.EdmondHistory.org/)

Original airdate: 6/11/2023 

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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and he covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City.

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