oklahoma city – The Monumentous

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Enables Powerful Experiences for Audiences

Experiencing a Legacy of Loss and Remembrance

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The Oklahoma City bombing changed the lives of countless individuals, numerous communities, and an entire nation. Created to commemorate this tragedy but also allow audiences to uniquely experience its impact, the Oklahoma City National Memorial is located in the literal footprint of the event in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The numerous landmarks that it contains […]

Modern Monuments: The Pioneers of 1889 by Leonard McMurry Celebrates the ’89ers and the Spirit of Oklahoma

One of Oklahoma's most notable sculptors

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The people who participated in the Land Run event that defined the founding of Oklahoma City became known as Eighty-Niners (89ers), highlighting their special status as the people who founded the city and state. This term was a source of pride for generations of settlers, which is reflected in the Pioneers of 1889 sculpture by […]

The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial Honors and Connects Multiple Eras

The First Permanent State Law Enforcement Memorial

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Honoring police officers who served in or died in what is now the state of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial enables connections with audiences in multiple ways for people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Commemorating all who protected and served the state of Oklahoma, the memorial allows people to experience the history of the state […]

Stockyards City Monuments in Oklahoma Embody a Legacy for the West

The Stockyards became the site of Oklahoma City’s first major industry

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What started life as the Oklahoma National Stockyards Company has since become Historic Stockyards City, where live cattle auctions that began in the early part of the 20th century still take place. Monuments that celebrate this history and legacy are spread across Stockyards City, but they’re just part of what makes a visit to the […]

Commemorating the Creation of Oklahoma City with the Oklahoma Land Run Monument

A Monument Celebrating the Creation of Oklahoma City

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In what one author dubbed, “the worst way to start a city,” the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 saw over 50,000 people literally rush into the Unassigned Lands of the Oklahoma Territory to stake their claim for free land. This monumentous event led to the eventual establishment of Oklahoma City, which is now the capital and […]