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Open Saturdays: May through September 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Relive the Letterpress printing process that demonstrates the way weekly newspapers were printed for over 100 years.

06/18/2026

Our Biggest Event Since Opening in 2023 (and 1776)

A once in lifetime moment for you to share with your family and friends: What America is all about !

On July 3rd and 4th, the Field Printing Museum will present a "Unique in America" program. And you can personally participate in the Celebration of America's 250th Birthday, for Free.

On these two days, from 9 am until 5 pm, the Museum will help you print your own, frameable copy of the Declaration of Independence.

If that is not unique enough, each of the first 250 copies will be individually numbered as part of a Limited Edition. And, it is the version that Congress authorized for distribution across every state in America to be shared with all Americans.

Even more unique, it is the same version that was printed by Mary Katherine Goddard in Baltimore, Maryland. Her name is on the bottom of the Declaration and thus she is the only woman whose name is on the Declaration of Independence ! A version that 99-44/100% of Americans saw.

It just gets better, because you will do the printing on a newly rebuilt 1906 Chandler & Price, 9" x 12" printing press using the letterpress printing process. The printing plate is an engraving made of copper. The plate will be permanently displayed in the Museum after July 4th.

We said "unique" for the above reasons, and the clincher is that you can't do this anywhere else in America, especially for Free.

Now you can share in the creation of our great country by printing your own copy of how it all began.

You owe it to your family, friends, and yourself to be a part of this unique Birthday Party !

This "Beginning of America” program is brought to you at no cost by 1st Bank Hominy and the Field Printing Museum.

The Museum is also Open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, May thru September and on October 10 for Hominy Indigenous Day.
109 W. Main St, Hominy, OK

While in Hominy, have lunch at Los Tres Hermanos or JJ’s. Visit the MKT Train Depot/Summit Village and the Frederick and Addie Drummond Home. You can also view the Marland Station and the hilltop sculpture “New Territory” by artist Cha Tullis. His murals. still remain on buildings throughout the city.

06/04/2026

Beat Inflation This Saturday:
Free Family Fun in Hominy

Looking for something interesting, affordable and close to home this weekend? The Field Printing Museum is your inflation fighter: no tickets, no admission charge, no expensive entertainment package, — just a unique Oklahoma history experience that is absolutely FREE.

Step inside and see the machines, stories and people that helped print and preserve local history.You can explore working letterpress equipment, a Linotype machine, Hominy history displays, veterans and athletes exhibits, vintage items, and a family-friendly children’s area.

This is also a great time to get a preview of Project 250, the museum’s upcoming America 250th birthday celebration. The museum is preparing to print collectible copies of the Declaration of Independence on a rebuilt 1906 Chandler & Price letterpress press — the kind of historic printing experience you do not see every day.
Bring the kids. Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity. Leave your wallet in your pocket.
An easy Saturday stop. A real piece of history. A price you can afford.

Field Printing Museum Open Day — Saturday, June 6, 2026
10 AM–2 PM | 109 W. Main St., Hominy, Oklahoma | FREE ADMISSION.

05/28/2026

Thanks, Myrtle . . .

Without Sophia Myrtle Field, there would be no Field Printing Museum to share with Hominy today.

Myrtle lived a life filled with family, strength and perseverance. After two husbands, three children and the passing of her third husband, she returned to Hominy with a household of ten children. Among them were Sylvia, Louis, Morris and Sam — four members of the family who would become closely tied to newspaper publishing and printing.

One of those children, Louis Field, faced a tragedy that would have stopped many people. At age 20, a car wreck left him paralyzed from the neck down. Myrtle cared for him for the next 24 years.

But Louis never quit.

Working from his bed as a quadriplegic, he used every ability he had. He sold magazines by phone, built rental properties, earned a law degree, became a notary public, established a tax-preparation business, bought The Hominy News and served for years as a Hominy city councilman.
He also ran for State Representative with a slogan that told the story of his life:

“Ability, Not Disability Counts.”

Louis lived a short life, but he lived it fully. When he passed in 1970, he asked to be remembered simply as: “Louis Field — Editor of The Hominy News and Friend to All.”

His brother Morris wanted that story — and many more like it — to be remembered. In 1993, Morris began collecting the material that became the Field Historical Printing Museum. After Morris passed in 2011, Sylvia kept the fire burning until her passing in 2019. In May 2023, Myrtle’s grandson, Bill G. Starks, officially opened the museum.

This is just one of the stories waiting inside the museum — stories of family, determination, printing, newspapers and the people who helped shape Hominy. Come learn the rest of the story.

Thanks, Myrtle. . .

Open This Saturday, May 30 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Field Printing Museum • Hominy, Oklahoma
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05/21/2026

Bring the Kids — and Bring History Alive!
Family fun, hands-on printing, and Hominy history — all in one stop.
Taking the kids along can sometimes be a challenge, even when the destination is interesting. The Field Printing Museum has made that easier with a special new area just for the little ones.

Kids now have their own table where they can play, explore, and learn a little about letterpress printing using rubber stamps that create images much like the old printing process. The best part? They are safely away from the big equipment, and the ink washes off easily if creativity gets a little enthusiastic!

While the kids are busy making their own printed treasures, adults can take their time exploring the rest of the museum. Learn about Hominy history, the people who shaped the community, professional athletes, community promoters, veterans and war heroes, and the fascinating letterpress equipment once used to produce weekly newspapers in Oklahoma — even before statehood.

You can also discover the amazing Linotype machine, which casts a 'line of type' in metal for letterpress printing. With more than 18,000 parts, it makes tying your shoes seem easy!

So bring the family and enjoy the best of both worlds — something fun for the kids and something meaningful for the adults. With Free Admission, it's a great start to the holiday weekend.

Open This Saturday, May 23 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Field Printing Museum in Hominy, OK

05/14/2026

A few weeks ago, American Legion Post 142 reached out to the Field Printing Museum with a question: “Would you like to have a piano?”

But this wasn’t just any piano. This was a piano donated to the Legion more than 50 years ago by Sylvia Rhodes — a remarkable woman who was a 70-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and who shared her music generously throughout Hominy. She played for the Legion many times, and also for numerous organizations, gatherings, and caregiver groups across the community.

Now, her piano has found a new place where its story can keep being told.

You can learn more about Sylvia Rhodes — and her many contributions to Hominy — right here at the Museum.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to American Legion Post 142 for thinking of us, and also to the Hominy High School football players who helped move the piano. We won’t name names, because some of them may have technically been “in class” at the time. Sometimes, you just have to do what’s right!

The Field Printing Museum exists in large part because of help like this. Donations come in many forms, but the gift of time and effort is one of the greatest gifts of all.

Eventually, Sylvia’s piano will become part of the Museum’s collection — one more Hominy story waiting to be shared.

That is what museums do best. They preserve stories. They connect us to people who came before us. They remind us that history isn’t just something in books — it’s something we inherit, protect, and pass on.

Come see the stories already waiting for you. The Field Printing Museum will be open this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

And, of course, admission is always free. What could you learn?

05/07/2026

Step into history this Saturday at the Field Printing Museum!

Our 12 Dynamic Floating Islands of History have been newly repositioned to make your visit even easier, roomier, and more enjoyable. Standing proudly like soldiers on display, these history stations invite you to explore the stories that helped shape Hominy — from local newspapers and the family who printed them, to veterans and war heroes, professional athletes, printing history, Shorin Ryu martial arts, and much more.

And while you’re here, don’t miss your chance to take a selfie with our 1928 Model A Ford — a visitor favorite and a perfect photo stop!

The Field Printing Museum will be open this Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As always, admission is FREE. Come bring history alive!

04/30/2026

Exciting news — the Field Printing Museum opens its 2026 season this Saturday, May 2!
We’ve been busy making improvements, and visitors will notice some delightful changes the moment they walk through the door.
The museum is now roomier than ever, with 30% more floor space to share even more printing history. This season, we’re also featuring new information about the powerful relationship between printing and the Declaration of Independence, helping us celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
Families will enjoy a new hands-on area designed especially for children, where young visitors can explore simple printing techniques using rubber stamps and other fun educational materials. It’s a great way for kids — and adults — to experience the joy of printing for themselves.
Our Vintage Shoppe has also been expanded and refreshed with an eclectic mix of vintage treats, unique finds, and unexpected treasures. Drop by, bring the family, explore the museum, and take home something special.
The Field Printing Museum will be open Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there as we bring history alive for another exciting season!

09/23/2025

Millions Later… Staplers That Stick the Landing
Unexpected treasures are kind of our thing. Case in point: the humble stapler. The very first one? Commissioned for France’s King Louis XV. Since then, America’s made—well—millions of them. And at the Field Printing Museum, you can meet their quirky ancestors up close:
• Pocket-size staplers as slim as a fountain pen
• Whimsical toy versions (yep, some battery-powered!)
• Designs that show off 150 years of ingenuity
The “One-Finger” Revolution:
About 20 years ago, brothers Robert and Moses got fed up with jams and hand strain. Their solution? A smooth, low-force stapler that could tack 25 sheets with a single finger. Their company, Acentra, sold over a million in year one—and the industry scrambled to keep up. Come try one on our demo bench and feel the difference yourself.
Make a Mini Adventure of It
📅 This Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM, Make it a neighborhood day:
• ✨ Wander across the street to Cha Tullis Gallery
• 🍔 Grab lunch at J J’s Grill
• 🏛️ Two blocks west: Depot Museum + Summit Utilities Replica Village (next to Los Tres Hermanos)
• 🏠 Or stroll two blocks north to the Drummond Home.
• Bring your curiosity. Leave with great stories—and maybe a newfound respect for the world’s most underrated office gadget.

09/02/2025

👻 Boo-tiful Bounty: A Spooky Shopping Experience 👻

When you step into a museum, you expect echoes of the past. But this Saturday, our Vintage Shoppe brings the past to life—mysterious, spooky, and ready to charm your Halloween spirit.
Inside, you’ll discover hauntingly unique treasures:

• A creepy doll with eyes that seem to follow you…
• Potion bottles perfect for your witch’s shelf…
• A ghostly old typewriter whose keys may still be clacking in the night…

Each item whispers its own story—waiting for you to feel that tingle down your spine, the one that says, “Yes, this belongs in my Halloween display.”

The best part? Every piece is one-of-a-kind. You won’t just buy something—you’ll adopt a relic with a soul.

A word of warning: some guests may have passed on, but we can’t promise they’ve stopped keeping an eye on their beloved wares. After all, this collection lives in the heart of our 100-year-old building…

👻 Join us this Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM 👻

Step inside, explore, and take home a little piece of history (and mystery).

👻 We’re hoping to feel your presence… are you brave enough to join us? 👻

Address

109 West Main
Hominy, OK
74035

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13092081451

Website

http://theprintingmuseum.com/

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