The Will Rogers Memorial Museum was established to preserve the memory of entertainer Will Rogers. The19,052-square-foot museum contains artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and manuscripts from Rogers' life. It also has documentaries, speeches, and movies starring Rogers that are shown in a theater. Rogers' tomb is located on the 20-acre grounds overlooking Rogers State University and the city of Claremore. The museum is owned and operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Will Rogers was born near Oologah, Oklahoma, where his father had settled. Will's widow, Betty Rogers, donated the property in 1937 to the state of Oklahoma. The government funded original 15,000-square-foot museum building. The museum opened in 1938. The rotunda contains a famous sculpture of Will Rogers by artist Jo Davidson. The 1983 addition contains a library and research areas for scholars and writers.
1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, Phone: 918-341-0719
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