Sapulpa Showcase (May 2019)

Then and Now

The Inside Scoop on the Museum and Town's History

A weekly update on the ins and outs of the museum. We showcase the "Artifact(s) of the Month" every 1st Wednesday. We highlight the "This Month in History..." every 2nd Wednesday. We see the sights of "Then and Now" in Sapulpa every 3rd Wednesday. And we share our moments in the museum world every 4th Wednesday. This is with our collaboration with the Sapulpa Herald for their Wednesday newspaper under the segment called "Museum Musings."

Sapulpa Showcase (May 2019)

5/3/2019

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Artifact(s) of the Month

Rock Creek Methodist Church paintings by local artists. These are just a few images we have collected at the museum featuring the church*.

1) Sam Houghton painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church and arbor; oil based painting on canvas; 1980s
2) Dale Lang painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church, side view; oil based; 1972
3) Gael Wallace painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church, driveway; acrylic; 1980s

*The church was built in 1907 by Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa - wife of James Sapulpa (Chief Sapulpa's son). Elizabeth used her land allotment to build the church. Elizabeth passed away in 1955.

Left to Right: Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa and Susanna Sapulpa, circa 1915.

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Then and Now

Sapulpa Showcase (May 2019)

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