Now we join forces with the Perkins/Stillwater Journal to
invite people to tell the story of their families in
Oklahoma History. These stories will be a part of a
History display at the Festival next year and some will
appear here on the OCHA website.

People made the journey to Oklahoma before and after
statehood. Some, like the many Indian tribes, did not
choose to come here but did choose to stay.
These people began to build a home and a nation.

Many diverse ethnic peoples came to establish towns
where they could start their own businesses and
have input in the burgeoning town's governments. Many
came to work the railroads and the mines that dotted the
Territory.  Some came for the run and all hoped for a
better life.

Add your family's story to this series by submitting it to
the Perkins/Stillwater Journal.

Main Office:
222 N. Main
PO Box 667
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-2411
(405) 547-2419 Fax

For more information you may also call Roger Graham at
1- 405 - 547- 5070 or email at celticgraham@sbcglobal.net
or Audra Blankenship at audrasingsforyou@yahoo.com.
Photo: Duke William Vincent, Hiram Joshua Vincent, Nicholas Biddle Vincent, about 1905. Photo used by permission of Richard Vincent.
Song: The Ghost of Fort Washita/Kitchen, traditional performed by Suspicious Contra Band! and used with permission.
Searching for your family history?

There are thousands of genealogical organizations and companies out there on the world wide web.  Some are free to search and some will do the
research for you for a fee. Visit our LINKS page to see some of the companies that were helpful in creating the Oklahoma Celtic Heritage
Association website and some that are active in our organization.