The Bristow Historical Society, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $5974 grant from Oklahoma Humanities. The grant will be used to assist in funding the Smithsonian Exhibition, “Voices and Votes,” which will allow the Historical Society to provide access to, and resources for, the humanities in our community.
“Voices and Votes” will feature historical and contemporary photos, educational and archival video, engaging multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos, and information, and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material. It is the goal of this major Smithsonian exhibition to engage the community and remind each of the importance of voting, one of the greatest responsibilities of all Americans.
The Bristow Historical Society, Inc. is operated by volunteers who have worked very hard to upgrade the depot and surrounding area in preparation for this amazing exhibit. There is no cost to visit the exhibition or museum and it is quite an honor to have been chosen for this exhibition.
“We are so pleased to receive this grant,” says Debbie Corwin, President. “We are no longer running the Tabouleh Festival, which was our major fundraiser for the year. We didn’t ask for Smithsonian sponsors because we wanted to bring this program to our community as a THANK YOU for their support over the years. This grant is helping us close that financial gap. We hope everyone will take this opportunity to see the Smithsonian while it is in Bristow!”
Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views,findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
About Oklahoma Humanities Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understanding new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life through humanities disciplines such as history, literature, film studies, art criticism, and philosophy. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, OH provides a free educational magazine, Smithsonian Institution exhibits, reading and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages. OH engages people in their own communities, stimulating discussion and helping them explore the wider world of human experience.