2022
CULTURE
WHERE WE GROW AND WHAT ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY
IN STEPHENS COUNTY
STEPHENS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Stephens County Historical Museum documents local history with artifacts and memorabilia from the early 20th century .
The historical museum , housed in the old National Guard Armory at U . S . 81 and Beech in Fuqua Park , was dedicated in 1971 and moved to this location in 1977 .
Extensive displays of everything from Native American arrowhead collections to fully realized one and two room schoolhouses are on display .
The museum holds a permanent Halliburton exhibit with art , photos and items from the global oil and gas industry early days . The museum also hosts an annual quilt show and is home to county photography dating from 1892 .
The museum is free to the public . Rooms can be rented at the facility for a fee . For more information , call 580-252-0717 .
CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE CENTER
Located just north of the Simmons Center at 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway , the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is not your typical “ stop-and-stare ” museum . It is an interactive adventure for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages .
Awarded Oklahoma ’ s Attraction of the Year three times by the Oklahoma Travel
Industry Association , Oklahoma ’ s Arts & Humanities Nonprofit of the Year by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits , and as Oklahoma ’ s only nonprofit to hold the prestigious Great Expectations Model School Certification , the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is the stop in Duncan worth the time to bring friends and family or spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon .
Check the Facebook page at www . facebook . com / onthechisholmtrail for updates on classes , lectures , exhibits and other special events .
The Heritage Center is currently open from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p . m . Sunday .
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is supported by membership funds , grants and contributions . Memberships start as low as $ 25 .
The official website is www . onthechisholmtrail . com . Contact 580-252- 6692 or info @ onthechisholmtrail . com with questions or to reserve a group tour or educational program .
CEDAR COVE STUDIO ARTS
Cedar Cove Studio Arts , located on the corner of 10th Street and Cedar Ave . in Duncan , is an arts destination in a location with a long history .
The building , which was formerly a grocery store , bakery and the beloved
Cedar Street Grill , now houses art classes and gallery space , all hosted by owner , Jennifer Steil .
Cedar Cove offers a wide range of artistic learning opportunities and experiences and offers classes for children , teens and adults .
Everything from pottery to painting to weaving is offered here , and the venue often hosts classes from both local artists and those sprinkled across the state . The studio also makes its space available for events and hosts book signings , gallery shows , musicians and more .
THINK ABILITY GARDEN & THE MARKET
Think Ability , Inc ., located in Duncan , is part of the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Industry . With over 130 employees for the organization started in 1982 , Think Ability ’ s Garden & The Market , located on Beech , bring a flavorful variety to the Stephens County community .
Think Ability ’ s Community Garden has a two-fold goal : to provide an opportunity to the people the organization serves that “ will encourage the development of their own interests , education and skills in gardening and nutrition while also promoting different types of gardening methods , plant varieties , composting techniques and more to the neighbors ,