History

History

History

History, Library, Specialized

Magnificent museum of native limestone honoring famed humorist and philosopher Will Rogers (1879-1935)

History

History

History

History

History

History, Historical Society, Library

Most of the artifacts in the Museum were actually used by individuals living in and around Wilson. In addition to artifacts, the Museum is very involved in preserving and recording the history of Wilson and the region. Microfilm copies of all Wilson newspapers in existence are located in the Museum. Obituaries of many Wilsonites and area residents are available. Additionally, articles are being collected and placed into albums about Wilson and area history. Visitors can read about/research individuals, organizations, and events contained in the albums in the Museum. In addition to viewing the artifacts and perhaps conducting some research, visitors often comment on the restrooms, as the walls have been decoupaged with ads, articles and headlines from Wilson papers from 1915 to 1950.

History

History, Historical Society

The Eskridge Hotel is owned and operated by the Wynnewood Historical Society, which was organized in October, 1973. The society has been incorporated as a non-profit organization, and has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax exempt entity. The first officers of the organization were Chairman, Mike Grissom; Secretary, Jeanne Dark; Treasurer, Betty Carter; Publicity Chairman, Leona Holland, and Program Chairman, Lewis L. Shirley.