Thursday, August 9, 2018

The "ORIGINAL" Pioneer Woman

This Woman right here..sometimes she gets confused with the Food Network Pioneer Woman, the lovely Ree Drummond, who by now you know about unless you have been living under Prairie Grass. She blogs, lives, eats and breathes over at www.thepioneerwoman.com

Ponca City loves the Pioneer Woman of Pawhuska..but our first love will always be the "Original Pioneer Woman" and her Museum.  What a treasure for Ponca City, Oklahoma.  But the "Original Pioneer Woman" would Love to give a shout out to Pawhuska and Food Network's very own Pioneer Woman.  "Hey There!" A sweet visitor to our museum a few weeks ago asked us if our statue was a Drummond relative and that's why the names were similar. I couldn't really say..no..but I'm guessing not..
you can read about some history here:

http://www.okhistory.org/sites/pioneerwoman

and the last time I was over to Bartlesville at the Woolroc Museum they had all of the statues on display.  THAT was quite something..
https://www.woolaroc.org/


If you are on your way to Pawhuska to see the shin digs over there and are coming from I-35, the Museum would love to have you stop and say hello.  Or if you just want to make a detour from wherever you are traveling ~ we would sure love to have you.  We don't have the cowboy butts Ree is always talking about but if any local Cowboy's would like to volunteer for that please stop by and speak to Kelly Houston, our museum Curator..I'm sure she will put you to work. Here is her info just in case..

Kelly Houston
Director, Pioneer Woman Museum 
701 Monument Road
Ponca City, OK
580-765-6108


The museum is looking for a few good people who could help out and volunteer..give Kelly a shout. 

Ponca City has a beautiful downtown so shop, eat, and wet your whistle.

Stop by for a brew at Ponca City's very own Nano Brewery..

Vortex Alley
220 E Central
Ponca City, OK 
Hours: Thur & Fri 4p - 9p and Sat Noon - 9p
They often have a food truck somewhere close. Look them up on FaceBook 

or if you would like some wine or a cocktail or a massive menu of Craft Beer stop by and say hello to Stacey at 

Astoria Blvd Bistro & Bar
217 E Grand
Ponca City, OK

They have a food menu until 9p.. look them up on Facebook too. 



IF you haven't been to the museum lately you are missing it.  I myself hadn't been through in a while so I stopped by today to soak up some lovely culture and History and take a little bit of digital detox. 
But first off..I have a history with the Lady.  This is me and my cousins back in the 1970's.  Kelly, I am so sorry for climbing on the statue.  I promise I just did it once and I promise NEVER to do it again..so sorry.

I grew up in Oklahoma City and every summer for 2 weeks we would vacation in Ponca City on my Uncle's dairy farm in Kildare.  You always knew you were almost there when you saw the Lady and my heart would always beat a little faster when the statue came into view...I've loved her a long time.

Today's visit brought me into the front door where I was greeted by the ping of the door bell and the sweet cool air inside the building.  The Gift Shop is looking especially lovely these days..



Look at all the lovely things for purchase


and this month's featured artist is:



Go buy some goods!

Did you know that the museum has a reference library?  



And did you also know that if you need a meeting room there is one available?  Give Kelly a call and get put on the Museum calendar.  

If you haven't been by to see the Otoe-Missouria exhibit please do yourself a favor and stop by.  

The woven wool turban headdress in this case above has not been on display before..


The beauty of the beading in this case is stunning!  But I won't show it all..go look for yourself!  Pictures can't capture it all.

There was a whole section of photos and video and dancing going on..if nothing else the music and chants will draw you in!  But you have to go see for yourself..


There are looms set up in the front entrance way..and if your lucky you get to see it in action.  It takes some serious talent..I am going to stop by next time and watch how this is done.

I am so in love with this Quilt ~ since the first time I saw it...I recreated it and if you would like to purchase my Quilt you can see it at the Prairie to Palate Dinner  September 27th @ 6pm
There will be a silent auction so come prepared.  All proceeds go to the museum.

The food will be prepared by Chef Jeff of TS Fork.

Last year was my first time and it was fabulous!  I can't wait!



Here are some other pictures of my wanderings today..I hope you go take a look.  Its nice and cool inside and its an absolutely fascinating place to hang out.  Keith might even give you a tour! 











Before I go..it seems like I find bits and pieces of the Pioneer Woman Museum in unexpected places all of a sudden!  I LOVE it when that happens..

This is the July/August 2018 Issue of Oklahoma Today Magazine

And I found this while going through my Quilt Books


And here she is from this afternoon..Looking quite Lovely.





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