WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL

CLAREMORE, OK

The Will Rogers Memorial is a museum and monument located in Claremore, Oklahoma, dedicated to the life and legacy of Will Rogers, an American actor, comedian, and philosopher. The museum was established in 1938, just two years after Rogers' death in a plane crash.

The memorial consists of several buildings and exhibits, including a large bronze statue of Rogers on horseback, a museum containing artifacts and exhibits related to Rogers' life, and a theater which shows films and documentaries about Rogers.

The museum's exhibits showcase Rogers' many talents, including his skills as a cowboy, actor, and writer. Visitors can see his collection of saddles, ropes, and other cowboy gear, as well as his personal papers and correspondence. The museum also features a replica of Rogers' home, complete with period furnishings and decor.

In addition to the exhibits, the memorial hosts events and activities throughout the year, including a rodeo and a chili cook-off. The memorial is a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world who are interested in learning more about this iconic American figure.

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CLAREMORE OK. US MID #8404000003

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 9183410719
• website: http://www.willrogers.com

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL
1720 W WILL ROGERS BLVD
CLAREMORE
OK
74017

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