The Henryetta Historical Society is excited to announce gifts from the local chapters of the Lions Club and Rotary Club. Both groups held a recent “Show Down Throw Down” kickball game at Nichols Park, and they agreed that funds raised would go to support the Historical Society.

“We genuinely appreciate the generous gifts from these two great organizations,” HHS Society Board member Tony Collett said. “Not only do we appreciate the funding, but we had a great time at the kickball game. It was hard fought and down to the wire!”

The Lions Club gave $565, while the Rotary Club donated $350.

Society President Brad Sellers said that the money was certainly needed after completion of the recent exterior renovation at the Henryetta Territorial Museum.

“The old schoolhouse is 120 years old, and exterior wood that has been weathering since before statehood is going to eventually need to be replaced. This was a multi-year project that cost $10,000, but we are real proud of the results. I hope Henryetta folks get a chance to take a look soon.” The museum is located at 410 W. Moore.

The Henryetta Territorial Museum local museum is located in a 1905 one-room schoolhouse that has served as a church, public library, Boy Scout house, a courtroom, and a headquarters for Red Cross during WWI. The museum is home to the photography collection of Joseph W. Hardin (official photographer for Governor “Alfalfa Bill” Murray and the Frisco Railroad) as well as exhibits on two famous Henryetta citizens – Troy Aikman and Jim Shoulders. There are also oil drilling, coal mining and other historical artifacts that make the Henryetta Historical Society & Territorial Museum an interesting visit.