Will Rogers Museum

1720 West Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK
Phone: 800-324-9455 or 918-341-0719. Website

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In 1911 Will Rogers purchased 20 acres just outside of Claremore, as a future retirement home but with his untimely death in 1935 (he died in a plane crash) his widow, Betty, decided the site should be a permanent memorial to him, free. The 25,000 square foot Will Rogers Memorial Museum opened in 1938 has twelve galleries brimming with the life and times of a man who brought laughter to the world. The museum is open 365 days a year.

Will Rogers body was moved here in 1944 having been interred from 1935-1944 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in California. He's buried in the crypt in this photo. Rogers family donated this site to the State of Oklahoma.

On the fence out front there is a plaque commemorating the Will Rogers Highway.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL

Built by the people of Oklahoma, in tribute to Will Rogers, Native Son and World Citizen, dedicated on November 4th, 1938, the 59th anniversary of his birth.

The visiting hours are from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily and Sunday, and of course the admission is always free.

NOTE: The visiting hours and admission fees listed on the postcard may not be currently in effect, check the Will Rogers Memorial website for current hours and admission fees.
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Photo(s) 2012