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Sod House Museum The Sod House Museum preserves Oklahoma’s only remaining sod house built by a homesteader.

Did you know that the discoloration on the walls of the sod house were from exposure to the sun?The gray sod you see on ...
09/29/2026

Did you know that the discoloration on the walls of the sod house were from exposure to the sun?

The gray sod you see on the right was part of the original house built in 1894.

The red sod is from later repairs made during its later years as an outbuilding.

Since 1963 the Oklahoma Historical Society has maintained and preserved it in this condition.

On September 17th 1893 many of the people who participated in the land run the day prior were taking stock of their new ...
09/17/2026

On September 17th 1893 many of the people who participated in the land run the day prior were taking stock of their new lives. In the coming weeks they would make their way to the Land Offices in Alva, Woodward, Enid, and Perry to register their claims.

These photos from 1893 can be found on the Gateway to Oklahoma History. The Gateway is a fantastic online resource for anyone who is curious about Oklahoma History. With more than a million entries and growing if you have any questions or curiosity about Oklahoma or your local community the Gateway is great way to explore the past!

The Sod House Museum gift has some fantastic new products from Larsen Family Farm .These items are 100% natural beef tal...
09/15/2026

The Sod House Museum gift has some fantastic new products from Larsen Family Farm .
These items are 100% natural beef tallow made right here in Oklahoma. Come and grab some on your next visit!

Rain had finally arrived in Northwest Oklahoma. Did you know that sod houses were extremely susceptible to rain. To comb...
09/10/2026

Rain had finally arrived in Northwest Oklahoma.

Did you know that sod houses were extremely susceptible to rain. To combat this Marshal McCully plastered the inside of the house with alkali clay to water proof the inside of the house to keep it nice and dry when the rain came.

The Sod House Museum will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July.
07/03/2026

The Sod House Museum will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July.

Students from Chisholm Middle School had a fantastic time last Friday. Students participated in activities such as butte...
05/12/2026

Students from Chisholm Middle School had a fantastic time last Friday. Students participated in activities such as butter making and clothes washing while learning about the Sod House and the lives of Oklahoma settlers.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Sod House Museum! Prior to the Great Famine many of Ireland's tenant class lived in ear...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Sod House Museum! Prior to the Great Famine many of Ireland's tenant class lived in earthen structures like the sod house. The Irish who immigrated to the US and settled the plains also brought their tradition of temporary earthen shelters with them. 🍀

The Sod House Museum gift shop is making room for new inventory. So, this Saturday 3/14 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm most items...
03/10/2026

The Sod House Museum gift shop is making room for new inventory. So, this Saturday 3/14 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm most items will be on sale for nickels on the dollar! Admission will be free during the afternoon as well! So, bring the family, do some shopping, and experience the most unique sites in Northwest Oklahoma!

It's that time of year again! We’re back with another Travel Contest, and it starts today! Load up the family, explore O...
03/03/2026

It's that time of year again! We’re back with another Travel Contest, and it starts today! Load up the family, explore OHS museums and historic sites, and share your photos with the hashtag.

Whoever visits the most Oklahoma Historical Society sites (March 1–31, 2026) will win a prize pack of OHS swag AND your choice of:

• Option 1 – Name a baby bison this spring at Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum

• Option 2 – Behind-the-scenes tour of OKPOP Museum in Tulsa (for up to 6 people)

Check out okhistory.org/exploreohs for contest rules, eligibility requirements, and details about how you can participate. We can’t wait to see your photos!

The Sod House Museum is open! Come in and meet the Director and see what he has planned for the Museum, and his vision f...
02/27/2026

The Sod House Museum is open! Come in and meet the Director and see what he has planned for the Museum, and his vision for preserving and celebrating the History of Oklahoma!
The site is open Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm.
Stay tuned for news about events, and interesting stories about Oklahoma's pioneering past!

Address

4628 OK-8
Aline, OK
73716

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(580) 463-2441

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