Local Residents Invited to 'Inaugural Impressions' Exhibit Celebrating Oklahoma's First Ladies at History Center Museum

The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City is preparing to open a new exhibit, 'Inaugural Impressions: Oklahoma’s First Ladies Go to the Ball', on June 7, 2024. This exhibit will display dresses worn by Oklahoma’s first ladies at inauguration balls. A special reception for members will take place on June 6, with food, drinks, and the attendance of some of Oklahoma’s living first ladies.

Unlike past fashion exhibits, 'Inaugural Impressions' will focus on the roles, achievements, and contributions of the first ladies during their husbands' governorships. The exhibit aims to underline the civic duty these women embraced while adhering to the social norms of their era. It will track the changes in their roles from the 1950s to now.

The exhibit will also have interactive elements, letting visitors learn about historical social practices, try on clothes from different periods, and envision themselves at an inaugural ball. These activities aim to provide educational insights and promote individual understanding of civic duty.

'Inaugural Impressions' will be displayed in the Sam Noble Gallery until May 30, 2025. Memberships to the Oklahoma Historical Society, offering access to special events, museum store discounts, and free entry to over 20 museums and historic sites across the state, are available for purchase online.

The Oklahoma History Center, at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City, is part of the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives, and the American Alliance of Museums. Its goal is to gather, preserve, and share Oklahoma's history and culture.

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