The J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum blog explores the stories, artifacts, exhibits, people, and local connections that bring the past to life. Through thoughtful storytelling, the blog reveals the deeper richness of the museum, the history of Claremore, and the legacy of Mr. Davis in ways that invite curiosity, reflection, and discovery.
Discover the story of Forward Stevens, a teenage soldier who served in the American Revolution and left a lasting legacy at the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum.
Read articleDiscover the story of Ned Hector, a free Black soldier whose bravery during the American Revolution helped protect vital supplies.
Read articleDiscover the story of Prince Estabrook, an enslaved Patriot wounded on Lexington Green during the first day of the American Revolution.
Read articleExplore the history of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and the preservation effort helping save this iconic skyscraper for future generations.
Read articleWhy is the J. M. Davis Museum free? Explore what free admission may reveal about J. M. Davis, his collection, and his belief in sharing history with the public.
Read articleDiscover the story of James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved Patriot spy whose intelligence work helped shape the victory at Yorktown.
Read articleDiscover the story of Peter Salem, a Black Patriot soldier remembered for his courage at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution.
Read articleExplore the story of Sybil Ludington, the teenage Revolutionary War rider remembered for warning Patriot militia after the British raid on Danbury.
Read articleExplore the remarkable story of Margaret Corbin, known as Captain Molly, and her bravery during the Battle of Fort Washington.
Read articleDiscover why historic guns, swords, arrowheads, and other artifacts were arranged in wheels, patterns, and wall displays, including the Mason Hotel gun wheels now hanging at the J. M. Davis Museum.
Read articleLearn the fuller story of J. M. Davis, the Claremore contractor, Mason Hotel owner, builder, landlord, mayor, and collector behind the J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum.
Read articleDiscover how J. M. Davis helped inspire a historic tree planting campaign in Claremore and how that legacy connects to the meaning of Arbor Day today.
Read articleDiscover William “Coin” Harvey, the Ozark Trails road system, Monte Ne, and the early automobile routes that helped pave the way for Route 66.
Read articleExplore William Howard Taft’s 1920 visit to Claremore, the Mason Hotel, a packed lecture, and the playful mystery of a famous bathtub legend.
Read articleExplore Claremore history, from Osage roots and radium water to Clem Rogers, Will Rogers, Route 66, and the J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum.
Read articleDiscover J. M. Davis's impact on Claremore, Oklahoma, and learn why his collection remains at the J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum.
Read articleDiscover the hidden treasures and rich history at the J. M. Davis Museum in Claremore, where every artifact tells a story.
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