Apr 12, 2021
Do you wanna Roc?
On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss
the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Founded in 1925 by oilman Frank Phillips, Woolaroc is a 3,700
acre working ranch that has a 50,000 square foot museum with a
collection described by Christie’s of New York as “one
of the finest collections of southwest art in the world” along with
the original Lodge home and a large herd of bison, elk, longhorn
cattle, scotch highland cattle and hundreds of deer. Woolaroc
museum hosts an outstanding collection of western art and
artifacts, Native American material, and one of the finest
collections of Colt firearms in the world. The name WOOLAROC is
derived from three words—the woods, lakes and rocks that make up
the beautiful Osage Hills of northeast Oklahoma where Woolaroc is
located. The name was originally intended for the rustic Lodge
ranch house, but it was so unique that it soon became the name for
the entire Frank Phillips ranch. Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Will Rogers once said, 'When you are visiting the
beauty spots of this country, don't overlook Frank Phillips' ranch
and game preserve in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It's the most unique
place in this country.’
Bartlesville is a city mostly in Washington
County. The city hosts several annual festivals and shows,
nearly all focused in the downtown. Sunfest is the first weekend of June. It includes an
arts and crafts show, a music festival, a kids festival, and a
classic cars show.
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