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Community
Historical Society
The Oak Grove Historical Society was first organized
and incorporated in 1978, but became inactive in the early
1980s. In January 2007, the Oak Grove Historical Society was
reorganized, officers were elected and goals established. The
Mission Statement of the Historical Society is “to preserve and
maintain the natural, civil, literary, commercial, economic, and
ecclesiastical history that has shaped our community so future
generations can appreciate the heritage of their community
and town.”
The Historical Society has an ongoing commemorative me-
morial plaque program to honor former area residents. Plaques
are displayed in the lower level of the Davis Center, where the
group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. In
addition to the regular business meeting, programs are often
given by local historians.
As part of fundraising efforts, the Historical Society offers
a Christmas tree ornament each year bearing the image of a
local historically significant building or event. Calendars fea-
turing historical pictures of local buildings and citizens and
the sale of historical afghans also are fundraising projects.
On Saturday, July 22, 2017, the Historical Society will host
a Bluegrass Festival at Frick Park Arena, a fundraising event
for the organization.
Members encourage all those with an interest in the history
of Oak Grove and the surrounding community to join and sup-
port the group. Meetings are open to the public, and annual or
lifetime memberships are available.
Organization website is
www.OakGroveHistory.com.
The Oak Grove Historical Society provided a display at the All
School Reunion. Above, an alumna browses a book,
The Pictorial
History of Oak Grove
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Hours: Sun. 12-7 p.m.
Mon.-Thurs. 3-9 p.m.
Fri. 3-10 p.m.
Sat. 12-10 p.m.
Open Daily
M-Sat. 9:30-5:30
Sun. 1-5
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Sun. 12-8 p.m.
Mon.-Thurs. 12-9 p.m.
Fri.-Sat. 12-10 p.m.