Pawnee County Historical Society Museum 513 6th St. • Pawnee OK 74058 918-762-4681 • Contact PCHS HOURS: Wed thru Sat - 10am to 2pm may be open (please call before coming): Mon & Tues - 9:00am to noon, 1pm to 4pm Closed on Sunday except for special events

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DICK TRACY DAY PHOTOS

The Tradition Continues...
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Stop by the Pawnee County Historical Society's New Museum and Dick Tracy Headquarters (on the west side of the Pawnee County Courthouse Square, Downtown, Pawnee) [click on thumbnails to see larger pictures] [click on thumbnails to see larger pictures] Pawnee Santa Fe Railroad Depot: These Pictures were donated by Ron Estes. Ron is a Railroad photographer who was born in Pawnee and whose father worked for the Sana Fe Railway in Pawnee. Ron's Father took these pictures. RESEARCH REQUESTS- Please note: Those needing research of any kind done by the Pawnee County Historical Society must contact the Historical society via phone, mail or email with the information you want looked up, including FULL names of ancestors, dates and any other leads you can give. We can not do research on "my great-great grandfather" without knowing his name. Research costs: $10/hour and copies cost from $0.25 on up (The County Court House charges $5 minimum for copies of records stored there) If you are sure of the amount you will owe for the research you want done or copies you need, you can use the Paypal Donate Now button and input the amount. Obituaries Pawnee County Obituaries, funeral cards and marker pictures available. [1.6 mb file] UPDATED 12-4-2009! Guest Book! Please take time to sign our Guest Book! Snap Shots! See recent snap shots of some of the Pawnee County Historical Society's Displays State Proclamation See the text of the Pawnee County Historical Museum Day Proclamation by the Governor of Oklahoma! County Proclamation See the text of the Pawnee County Historical Museum Day Proclamation by the Pawnee County Commissioners! Pawnee County Links See the ever growing list of verified links to other Pawnee County Web pages!

UpComing Events 2010 MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday of every Month, 1 pm, Museum Quilt Block of the Month Class. Classes are held the second Tuesday of every month. The fee for the workshop is $5.00 and it will take place in the museum conference room. Participants in the series will complete at least two quilts at the end of the year. 6:30 pm, Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum, Pawnee, OK. Call 918-762-2513 for more information. July 31st-August 1st - Classic Car Cruise-In & Old Time Street Dance. A Saturday full of festivities. Watch a parade of old time cars & classics cruise through the historical downtown Pawnee. Enjoy the vendors and local businesses as they display their booths and attractions. Then kick-off the evening watching Cheer Factor athletes perform and local bands put on an exciting concert. The street will be blocked off and spectators can enjoy the music and dance the night away! Starts 6:00pm, Downtown, Pawnee, OK. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 July 31st-August 5th - Cattle Drive and Trail Ride - In preparation for the Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, 100 head of longhorn cattle are driven 50 miles over 5 days. Wagons, chuck wagons, cowboys, and spectators are all welcome. Camp out at night with the cowboys under the stars. Join them around the campfire for stories and singing. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 August 2nd - Farm Field Day with Teams, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Pawnee Lakeside Arena, Pawnee, OK. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 August 3rd - Kids Rodeo: Events include: Steer Riding & Mutton Bustin. 8:00pm - 10:30pm, Pawnee Lakeside Arena, Pawnee, OK. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 August 4th - Endurance Relay & Horse Races, Team Roping, Pawnee Lakeside Arena, Pawnee, OK. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108. 5:30 pm: Endurance Relay & Horse Races 6:00 pm: BBQ Dinner, Kids Rodeo, & Clown Contest 7:00 pm: Pawnee Bill Classic Team Roping August 5th-7th - Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo. IPRA sanctioned Rodeo with seven standard events. This event also features a parade, dance, wild cow milking, wild horse race, bull poker, and a children's rodeo. 7 pm, Lakeside Arena, Pawnee, OK. Facebook - For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 August 7th - KCBS Barbeque Cook-off, CASI Cowboy Chili Challenge, Rodeo Parade, Downtown Pawnee, Oklahoma. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 October 2nd - Mansion Centennial Style Show: Celebrating the Centennial of Pawnee Bill's Mansion in style! Martha Ray will narrate a style show featuring fashions from 1910 on the porch of the mansion. Light refreshments will be served. The Ranch is requesting a $5.00 fee to attend the show. 2 pm- 4pm, Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum, Pawnee, OK. Call 918-762-2513 for more information. October 23rd - Ghost Story Tours. Stop by and experience Pawnee Bill's Mansion like never before. Costumed storytellers will tell tales that tingle the spine through the dimly lit and fantastically decorated mansion. Reservations are required and a donation of $3.00 is requested. A small treat will be offered to visitors at the end of the tour. The event is family friendly, but children under age 8 are not encouraged to attend. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee, OK. For more information call the Ranch: 918-762-2513 October 25th - Dick Tracy Day! Commences with a Noon parade, Costume contest, kids events, kid I.D., educational events and Oklahoma cartoonists. 12:00 pm. For more information email (click here) or call (918-762-4681) the Pawnee County Historical Society. November 11th - Veteran's Day Ceremony: Walk of Honor. Downtown Pawnee. 10 am. For more information email (click here) or call (918-762-4681) the Pawnee County Historical Society. November 20th - Christmas Opening - Lights on, Parade of Lights, Kids activities, Stores open late. For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108 December 1st-31st - Holiday Decorations: Pawnee Bill's historic home will be transformed in the spirit of the holidays with beautiful seasonal decorations. Visitors can tour the home during normal hours of operation, starting December 1st through December 31st. Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum, Pawnee, OK. Call 918-762-2513 for more information. December 4th - Children's Story Time and Craft Hour: Children will hear stories, play games, eat snacks, and participate in craft activities in the museum conference room. There will also be a visit from Santa Clause! 10:00 am- 11:00 am, Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum, Pawnee, OK. Call 918-762-2513 for more information. December 31st - Times Square in Pawnee - Lighted Ball Drop, Food, Festivity, Bon Fire, Hot Chocolate, Music. (10:00p.m.-midnight (outside). For information call 918-762-3686 or 918-762-2108

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For Information on the Pawnee County Historical Society, please email Dana Hicks or call the Museum: 918-762-4681 Pawnee County Historical Society 513 6th St Pawnee, OK 74058 918-762-4681