Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum
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HISTORY & MISSION
Our Mission
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame preserves Oklahoma’s unique history while promoting pride in our great state. Through each of its programs and the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame honors our state’s rich tradition by telling Oklahoma’s story through its people.
Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor Oklahomans who had given outstanding service to the state during their lifetime and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Being inducted to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. Through exhibits and experiences at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame stands to preserve Oklahoma’s unique history while promoting pride in our great state.
WHO We Are
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame believes there are no limits to what is possible. Every day we celebrate the legacy of inspiring Oklahomans with all generations because Oklahomans are changing the world.
WHY We Exist
In telling Oklahoma’s story through the lives of its people, we create deep connections with our history and heritage. History isn’t made by time or occurrences, it’s made by people. When we understand this, we are challenged to think about what we, too, can do to impact our communities, our state and our world. When we share the defining characteristics and values of Oklahomans of the past, we can advance those same traits in ourselves and take pride in our ability to create real and lasting change throughout society.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame inspires Oklahomans of all ages, instilling state pride by telling the stories of extraordinary people. Each of our programs strive to accomplish that goal. We have hosted the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony each November since 1928. We honor Oklahomans who have contributed to our state’s rich heritage by making strides in their industry and bettering mankind.
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame also supports education in a variety of ways, including offering tuition grants and cash scholarships to Oklahoma high school students and hosting Free Field Trips for students from across the state. Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing is the leader in publishing Oklahoma’s history. At the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, visitors can meet notable and inspirational Oklahomans through interactive exhibits.
Located in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization funded solely by private donations and is governed by a Board of Directors representing the state of Oklahoma. In addition, we have a Teen Board that holds a Free Field Trip fundraiser each year and a Second Century Board made up of young professionals responsible for spreading our mission among their peers.
Statewide Impact
Over 620,000 people are directly served through Oklahoma Hall of Fame programs and opportunities including:
- Oklahoma Hall of Fame Member Hometowns
- Free Books & Magazines from Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing
- Free Field Trips to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum
- Oklahoma Scholarship Recipients and Partners
- Oklahoma Hall of Fame Statewide Outreach
