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Did you know Claremore has more museums per capita than any other city in the world? No matter your group’s historical interests, they’ll be sure to find an engaging learning experience here.
At the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, see the world’s largest privately owned gun collection, with more than 12,000 firearms and thousands of other related Wild West artifacts. Or, head over to the campus of Rogers State University to tour the Oklahoma Military Museum. This intriguing museum tells the story of the more than 10,000 cadets who attended the military academy from 1919-71 through exhibits, artifacts, and re-created rooms—giving groups an inside’ look at the training needed to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Other Claremore museums include the Claremore Museum of History, D.W. Correll Museum, and Belvidere Mansion.
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Enjoy entertainment, nightlife, delicious dining, and plenty of games at the Cherokee Casino & Hotel. Groups can engage in the fast-paced suspense of horse racing at Will Rogers Downs, and in the evenings, relax as they enjoy live music performances.
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Will Rogers, aka “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” was a world-famous cowboy and vaudeville performer who grew up in Claremore. Today, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum—built by his widow, Betty Rogers, in the late 1930s—honors his career and legacy. Groups can attend a brief orientation and film viewing before exploring exhibits on Rogers’ memorabilia and writings, plus see many beautiful artworks and sculptures. Groups can also pay their respects to Will and Betty, who are entombed on the property.
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