Children’s Day at the Museum

Some 700 youngsters from northeastern Oklahoma schools roamed the grounds of Will Rogers Memorial for Children’s Day at the Museum, marking the birthday of Will Rogers Nov. 4, 1879.

 

Every youngster had a turn at rope twirling and roping

Every youngster had a turn at rope twirling and roping

 

At the end of a series of activities, it was time for cookies and punch

At the end of a series of activities, it was time for cookies and punch

 

Cowboy and Oklahoma songs captured special talents

Cowboy and Oklahoma songs captured special talents

 

Cherokee storyteller Robert Lewis involves the audience in activities

Cherokee storyteller Robert Lewis involves the audience in activities

 

A young Will in the Oologah-Talala music production

A young Will in the Oologah-Talala music production

 

Some of the cast in “The Life and Times of Will Rogers”

Some of the cast in “The Life and Times of Will Rogers”