Ferguson Features

The latest news, historical deep dives, and stories from the museum.

Ferguson Features February 18, 2026 Racism in the Movies “Cimarron” As we continue to celebrate African-American Heritage month, the Friends of the Ferguson Home invite you to an evening with Professor Roger…
Ferguson Features February 16, 2026 Edwin P. McCabe Edwin P. McCabe died March 12, 1920. At his funeral, only his wife and the undertaker were present. One wonders how such…
Ferguson Features January 22, 2026 Elva Ferguson on Education and P.E.0. Womenâ€™s education is one of the important contributions of Elva Ferguson. Likewise, the P.E.O. has promoted womenâ€™s education and service. The Friends…
Ferguson Features January 14, 2026 The Pencil Mrs. Ferguson mentions a hardship for the 1892 pioneers of Blaine County.Â They responded with innovation, a characteristic of Blaine County residents…
Ferguson Features January 7, 2026 Friends of the Ferguson Home in Review 2025 As we begin 2026, the Friends of the Ferguson Home want to thank the citizens of Oklahoma for their visits and support…
Ferguson Features December 24, 2025 The First Watonga Christmas Mrs. Ferguson continues to describe the first Watonga Christmas in her book â€œThey Carried the Torchâ€¦â€ Is there no Santa Claus â€œAnd…
We are deep in the Holiday spirit, having celebrated as a town with holiday hot chocolate, games, and lighting of the big… Ferguson Features December 17, 2025 A Blue Christmas on the Oklahoma Frontier We are deep in the Holiday spirit, having celebrated as a town with holiday hot chocolate, games, and lighting of the big…
The Holiday season is a great time to celebrate our pioneering heritage. During December, the Friends of the Ferguson want to thank… Ferguson Features December 10, 2025 Celebrating Heritage during the Holiday Season The Holiday season is a great time to celebrate our pioneering heritage. During December, the Friends of the Ferguson want to thank…
As part of the Ferguson Good Government Symposium for seniors in high school on Nov. 14, we celebrated Oklahoma Statehood Day (Nov.… Ferguson Features December 3, 2025 From Statehood to Stewardship: Community, Culture, and the Ferguson Tradition As part of the Ferguson Good Government Symposium for seniors in high school on Nov. 14, we celebrated Oklahoma Statehood Day (Nov.…
Ferguson Features November 26, 2025 Governor Ferguson’s 1902 Thanksgiving Proclamtion: This weekâ€™s Ferguson Feature is the Thanksgiving proclamation T.B. Ferguson made in 1902 while he was Territorial Governor. The original is housed…