Shortgrass Country Museum

09/23/2026

Check out the new Route 66 sign installed today at the Shortgrass Country Museum by the crew from Colby Allen Science Studio of Miami, OK. It's one of about 40 or more being installed across Oklahoma on Route 66 as a result of the state's Route 66
Centennial Commission's Community Unifiers project headed by Lt Gov Matt Pinnell and Kerry Barrick. Each sign, designed by Hampton Creative of Tulsa, OK, features artwork unique to the town, and is meant to boost civic pride and community identity. Fabrication, delivery and installation were totally funded by the Route 66 Centennial Commission.

07/28/2026

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is at the Sayre Public Library to take blood donations right now. Come give blood and get registered for a Vacation Giveaway! They will be here until 3:45.

07/27/2026

Come give blood tomorrow. You will be automatically signed up for a $10,000 vacation giveaway. It is at the Sayre Public Library. 12:30 - 3:45

Book an appointment here:

https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/678951

07/21/2026

There is a Blood Drive coming up next week at the Sayre Public Library. If you would like an email reminder, send me a message. Hope to see you there.

Here is a link to book your appointment.
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/678951

07/06/2026

A few photos from the fifties, thanks to the 2009 Shortgrass Country Museum Calendar.

06/18/2026

The guys are finishing up the base this morning for the 6 ft. steel Route 66 shield to be installed soon on 4th Street in front of the museum. It is a gift from the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission and will serve as an Instagram-worthy landmark, boosting foot traffic and civic pride. One side will feature a Sayre-specific design and the other will be the Route 66 shield. The fabrication, delivery and installation are fully funded by the Commission, headed by Lt Gov Matt Pinnell.

06/06/2026

Here is a little progress report on the old room that was the old library (and police station) at the museum. I am renovating the inside to use as a display room or welcome center or something. Not sure yet. The top picture was a while ago. The bottom picture is today.

I've torn down as much as I think I'm going to. It's time to start rebuilding. I'm going to start putting up drywall on the ceiling next week.

05/26/2026

There is a blood drive today at the library. Come give blood this afternoon!

12/08/2025

Here is an update picture of the old police station that I am working on at the museum. Eventually, we will be able to put some displays in this room. This is where the haunted house was located.

12/04/2025

Just a reminder about the blood drive today. It is at the library from 12-4pm. Come give blood!

Today!!!!!