Born in Wisconsin in 1868, Edward S. Curtis developed an early interest in photography. At the age of twelve, he built his own camera using a lens his father brought home from the Civil War. By the age of seventeen, he began his formal apprenticeship in photography. Within three short years, he launched his own […]
The country retreat of oilman Frank Phillips—Woolaroc—is hidden away in the beauty of the rolling Osage Hills. The trail ride covers approximately 15 miles of terrain that is rarely, if ever, seen by the general public. Nothing would have pleased Mr. Phillips more than to have known that riders were enjoying his ranch doing something […]
A PARTY WITH A HISTORY What began as a party in 1927, when Bartlesville oilman Frank Phillips played host to cowboys, socialites, thieves, bankers, and lawmen at his country estate, is now an annual tradition that preserves the history and heritage of the American West. This is the major fundraising event benefiting the Frank Phillips […]
Woolaroc will host the Fall Traders Encampment Thursday-Saturday at Woolaroc's Living History Camp. Nestled near the shore of Crystal Lake, this camp is one of the most beautiful of its kind and the perfect setting for a weekend of historical retreat. Hosted by Woolaroc's Mountain Men, the camp has quickly become a favorite for traders […]
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Woolaroc has hosted U.S. Presidents, Hollywood Celebrities, Native American Chiefs, and Foreign Dignitaries. Now you can host your own memorable event here, too!