This week, we are back discussing the events that led up to Indian Removal. John Ridge gets married, schools get built, and General Jackson gets angry. Please feel free to send any feedback, comments, suggestions, or questions to chautauquarevi
This week we take a look at Oklahoma City's most enigmatic serial killer - The Oklahoma City Butcher (Ripper). We also examine the relationship between modern Halloween and pre-Reformation Christmas.
This week, we follow Ridge through the War of 1812 and the beginning of the removal of the Eastern Tribes. For any comments, concerns, ideas, or questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. Thanks!
Today, we discuss the historical festive cocktails associated with Christmastime. We touch on the social history of Christmas - misrule, Cromwell, etc. As always, please send any comments, suggestions, or questions to [email protected]
Yesterday was the 2021 Tulsa Route 66 Marathon! To celebrate, I did some digging into the origins of route 66 and the efforts to preserve the famous "mother road" of America! For any comments, ideas, or questions: please feel free to email us a
This week we recount the life of Oklahoma's favorite folk bank robber, Pretty Boy Floyd. His life, his times, and his downfall. As always, feel free to send any comments, questions, or ideas to [email protected] Thanks for listening, a
Welcome to the Halloween Special! We're recounting the history of the Skirvin Hotel and its associated hauntings! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week we examine the Spooklight, the Sacred Heart Mission, St. Gregory's Abbey, and an encounter from Oklahoma City. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
Boo! This week we learn the great Urban Legends of Oklahoma, as well as some truly historical haunts and curses! Spiro Mounds Purple Church Kitchen Lake Bridge Overholser Mansion Please send any questions, comments, or concerns to chautauquarev
Welcome to Allhallows Season! Get in the mood with a few scary Oklahoma stories! The haunted Grisso Mansion The haunted "Haunted House" restaurant The bloody bathtub of Debarr house As always, please feel free to shoot an email to chautauquarev
Did you know that Oklahoma City wasn't the original state capital of Oklahoma? Legend tells that the capital was stolen in the middle of the night. This week we separate fact from fiction. We also look forward to October, the spookiest month of
This week we recount the trial of Buster Youngwolfe as told in "Oklahoma's Atticus" by Hunter Howe Cates. That book is available here: https://www.commonplacebookshop.com/product/oklahoma-s-atticus-by-hunter-howe-cates/8562As always, feel free
This week we take a look at the life and career of the most famous Okie - Woody Guthrie. His tragic life made him a figure worthy of a Steinbeck novel.For any questions, comments, ideas, or concerns - please feel free to email me at chautauquar