Mayes County Historical Society

Mayes County Historical Society The Mayes County Historical Society was formed in 1973 and its purpose is to preserve and perpetuate the history of Mayes County, Oklahoma and its people.

The Society published the "Historical Highlights of Mayes County" (the big green book) in 1977. The book covers family histories as well as the overall general history of the county.

James Garner, Mayes County Democrat, 10-20-1927
05/26/2026

James Garner, Mayes County Democrat, 10-20-1927

Dr. R.W. Hall. Pryor Jeffersonian, Page 16. 2-25-1960
05/24/2026

Dr. R.W. Hall. Pryor Jeffersonian, Page 16. 2-25-1960

Have a meal at Pryor Whataburger on Monday June 1, from 5-8 pm and the museum/historical society receives 15% of sales ...
05/24/2026

Have a meal at Pryor Whataburger on Monday June 1, from 5-8 pm and the museum/historical society receives 15% of sales that night- Dine-in, Drive-Thru or Carry-out

These vintage restored negatives from presumably Parker Studio of Pryor were given to George Tilly several years ago. Ji...
05/18/2026

These vintage restored negatives from presumably Parker Studio of Pryor were given to George Tilly several years ago. Jim Tilly has masterfully used Chat GPT to enhance and colorize them. We are trying to get them identified so if you know or have any family in them please comment on the photo

Today is Founders Day in Locust Grove. Here are a couple of photo from the 1960 parade and celebration.
05/09/2026

Today is Founders Day in Locust Grove. Here are a couple of photo from the 1960 parade and celebration.

Come visit us at the Pryor Rec Center. Indian Tacos for lunch.
05/02/2026

Come visit us at the Pryor Rec Center. Indian Tacos for lunch.

04/30/2026

This Weekend!!!! Come out and learn about traditional Cherokee games in Pryor!

04/16/2026

Northeast Archaeological Society meeting tonight at 6 pm at the Coo-y-yah Museum. Show and Tell Bring your artifacts!

03/24/2026

Today is Cherokee Nation Remembrance Day.

187 years ago today, one of the final groups of Cherokees arrived in Indian Territory after being forcibly removed from our homelands and enduring a perilous journey across the Trail of Tears.

The Hildebrand detachment arrived on March 24, 1839, in Indian Territory, near present-day Westville, while the Taylor detachment arrived on March 30, 1839. These were the final two detachments out of 17 groups that undertook the 1,000-mile relocation, concluding one of the darkest chapters in our history.

Today, and every day, we remember and honor all of our ancestors who survived, as well as those who perished.

Can anybody give us names/year/sponsor or any info about this picture? Thanks!
03/21/2026

Can anybody give us names/year/sponsor or any info about this picture? Thanks!

Great to meet in person with Jess from Google!
02/24/2026

Great to meet in person with Jess from Google!

Address

815 South Mill
Pryor, OK
74361

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19188245045

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