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$1.1M awarded to 28 organizations through Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) proudly announces that 28 organizations have been awarded a grant through the Civil Rights Trail Grant Program. This total amount awarded of just over $1,100,000 will assist with the collections, interpretation and educational programming for civil rights-associated places.

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Turkey Springs Battlefield, Carverdale district added to National Register of Historic Places

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following properties in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past.Oklahoma CountyCarverdale Historic District Bound by East Park Place, Bellevidere Drive and Windemere Avenue Platted in 1944 by developer John Burke Martin, the Carverdale Historic District is an exceptional example of residential development in northeast Oklahoma City during segregation and the development of affordable Minimal Traditional-style housing available for returning Black WWII vets using the G.I.

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Pet Talk: Keeping pets flea free

The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a tendency to make themselves at home in your carpet, bedding, and, worst of all, your pet’s fur, inflicting constant irritation and posing potential health risks to their hosts.

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Everyday home: Summer grilling

With spring being here and summer being just around the corner, it’s time to take the cover off the grill to prepare for another season of tasty meals! Cooking outdoors was once a summer-only activity shared with family and friends. Fun fact: surveys revealed that more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year-round.

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