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Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic

TULSA, Okla. – The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Circle Cinema have teamed up to present the third annual Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic on Saturday, April 25. The afternoon includes a double feature of Will Rogers films, lunch with Ike’s Chili and roping demonstrations. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the movies start at 1 p.m. The chosen films are “Life Begins at 40” followed by the silent movie “Ropin’ Fool” accompanied by Circle Cinema’s live organ played by Bill Rowland. Befo

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The Great Race Car Rally Coming to Will Rogers Memorial Museum

The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will stop in Claremore, Oklahoma at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum on Monday, June 22. The Great Race is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event uses a new route each year and passes through 17 host cities, including Claremore. In 2026, the Great Race will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with a Route 66-themed event th

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Claremore Native Steven L. Warren to Present Program on Second Battle of Cabin Creek

CLAREMORE, OK — The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a special Civil War program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, featuring Claremore native Steven L. Warren, who will present an in-depth program on the Second Battle of Cabin Creek, one of the most brilliantly planned military engagements fought in Indian Territory. Warren is a graduate of Claremore High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Tulsa and a Master of Arts degr

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2026 Movie Night Selections

The last Friday of each month (except October through December), we show a movie in the Will Rogers Theatre. Admission and popcorn are free, thanks to RCB Bank. Below are the 2026 movie selections. January 30 – State Fair (1933) starring Will Rogers February 27 – Cars (2006) March 27 – Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) April 24 – The Princess Bride (1987) May 22 – A League of Their Own (1992) June 26 – A Connecticut Yankee starring Will Rogers (1931) July 31

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Will's Wild West Kids Camp

We have two camp options! Will's Wild West Kids Camp Ages 7-12 June 15-17 Children ages 7-12 will learn about Will Rogers, cowboys, and what life in pre-statehood Oklahoma was like. Sign up soon, slots fill up fast. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $50 per child $35 per child for Will Rogers Memorial Museum members Must be registered to attend Ages 7-12 Lunch is provided Kids will receive a cowboy hat, shirt, rope and other crafts Wear comfortable shoes and clothes Registration Dead

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The Will Rogers Highway: Route 66 Exhibit Opening

A dynamic new exhibit on US Route 66 opens on Friday, February 27, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. Visitors will be immersed in the highway’s unique history and cultural legacy, told through vibrant imagery and storytelling. Special guests Michael Wallis, voice of the sheriff in “Cars,” and Ken Busby, executive director of the Route 66 Alliance, will be on hand to discuss the highway and the making of the film. Michael Wallis, voice of the sherrif in "Cars" K

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Trick or Treat at the Museum

Join us for Trick-Or-Treat at the Museum on Thursday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by RCB Bank! Local Claremore businesses...

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Will Rogers Days

Schedule of Events Thursday, October 30 Trick or Treat at the Museum , 6-8 p.m. Join us for a safe night of trick-or-treating compliments of RCB Bank! Organizations and businesses in Claremore set up stations for kids in costumes to gather treats. Admission is free from 6-8 p.m. If you have a company or organization and would like to host a table, sign up here: https://www.willrogers.com/halloween Saturday, November 1 Cherokee Nation’s Will Rogers Memorial 5K and Fun Run/Wal

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