Find out April 3 through September 3 at the Rogers Historical Museum. Meet the man who helped shape national politics in the 1890s, created a major resort in the early 1900s, prepared for the collapse of civilization in the 1920s, and ran for the presidency on the Liberty Party ticket in the 1930s. The museum exhibition tells the story of Harvey and the Monte Ne resort he founded near Rogers. The majority of Monte Ne now lies under Beaver Lake. The museum is located at 322 South Second St. in Rogers.
Admission is free.
The interpretive programs are presented on the anniversary dates of executions that were carried out during the years that the federal court had jurisdiction over Indian Territory, 1873-1896. Park rangers will explain conditions in Indian Territory and why the federal court had jurisdiction, give an overview of the federal court during the late 19th Century, and discuss federal law. Rangers will also bring to light information on the condemned individual for that day s anniversary date, discussing the crime, court case, execution and other information relevant to the case. Park personnel will provide a balanced view of frontier justice, the federal court process and crime and punishment during these turbulent years. Anniversary dates of executions are the only times nooses are hung from the gallows.