2006 Honors – Tulsa Historical Society

In recognition of the Oklahoma Centennial celebrations, the Society honored five organizations at or nearing the 100-year mark of service to the social and cultural development of Tulsa

Hyechka

In the Creek Indian Language, the name Hyechka (Hi-each-ka) is synonymous with music, music lover or music maker. In October 1904, Tulsa’s Hyechka Club was organized to advance the interest in, to promote the culture of musical art in Tulsa and to promote the mutual improvement of its members. Hyechka has enriched Tulsa by bringing [...]

Ruskin Art Club

In March of 1908, eight to ten women met in the home of Mrs. James E. Webb. The club was called the Ruskin Art Club, for at that time Ruskin was the leading art critic. Meetings were held weekly in the homes of members. French, Dutch, Italian, German art as well as ancient art were [...]

Tuesday Book Club

In 1905, a group of women formed Tulsa’s first study group whose purpose was to promote culture and education by the study of literature, arts, and subjects of interest to Tulsa. Members of the Tulsa Book Club do much more than read good books and have been doing so more than a hundred years. Members [...]

Theatre Tulsa

Since 1922, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa entertaining the community for 84 years. Theatre Tulsa and its supporters share a rich legacy of bringing music, laughter and drama to the people of Tulsa and providing a venue for the many talents of the Tulsa community. Originally organized as Tulsa [...]

Tulsa Garden Club

Since 1929, the Tulsa Garden Club has developed from a garden study club to an active civic organization whose objective is to study and advance the art of gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design, and environmental sciences. The Garden Club planted the first roses in the Tulsa municipal Rose Garden and lobbied for the purchase [...]

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