Have you visited the Dobson Museum lately?
Are you interested in joining the Ottawa County Historical Society (OCHS) or have sometime on your hands and would like to become a volunteer?
This Saturday, April 9, 2022 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Dobson Museum in Miami, OK. The Open House will be from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Our museum houses the collections of the Ottawa County Historical Society that covers all communities of Ottawa County to preserve our art, history, culture, etc.
The museum opened 50 years ago on April 9th with hundreds of visitors on that first day!
Come enjoy music by Twin Rivers String Band on the porch of the Dobson Home and the home will be open for viewing to tour.
Come enjoy the museum and look at our latest displays along with our current traveling exhibit "Smoke Over Oklahoma: The Railroads Photographs of Preston George" on display through Friday, May 27th!
We will also have a table to join the OCHS or volunteer.
Debbie East and Bobby Poole will also have books available of their most recent project with Ron Enderland of "The Gateway to Miami, Oklahoma: Forever in Our Hearts" available for purchase.
The Dobson Museum Gift Shop also has great gift ideas and books and materials relating to Ottawa County!
There will be a come and go reception at the museum!
Come see us and enjoy the day!
About the Museum
The Dobson Family Legacy
The Dobson Museum operated by the Ottawa County Historical Society is open on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. The artifacts are owned by the Ottawa County Historical Society and highlight past Ottawa County life, mining, military, Native Americans, famous residents, industry including a permanent B.F. Goodrich exhibit.
The Dobson Home built in 1915-16 is an extension of the museum and open for tours and rental for events. The Dobson family furniture remains in the house today. The house is listed the National Register of Historic Places.
The gardens at the Dobson Memorial Center surround the home and are continued in the museum courtyard. From spring through fall there is a steady show of color from the many perennials and annuals in bloom. The Miami Garden Club and volunteers from the Ottawa County Historical Society maintain the many beds. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the gardens.
Now Open
Gift Shop
See what we have to offer, order by phone or email! Gift Shop!
Calendar
Upcoming Events
April 1st-30th
"Smoke Over Oklahoma: The Railroad Photographs of Preston George" Traveling Exhibit at Dobson Museum
April 9th
50th Anniversary Open House - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
April 14th
Leadership Miami Tour Group
April 14th
OCHS Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
April 15th
Museum and Home Closed for Good Friday
April 17th
Museum Closed for Easter
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