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The Lawton Heritage Association, Inc. was organized in July 1973 for memorial, historical, educational, charitable, and patriotic purposes. Its purpose is to foster a love for local history; to revere the memory of those pioneers who blazed the way for present civilization and progress; to promote historic preservation in the community and revitalization of surrounding neighborhood; and to provide a public facility for civic and social activities. The Lawton Heritage Association is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma.
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and the month of January)
Show your LHA Membership card for free admittance all year long.
TOUR FEES
Adults ...... $4.00
Students (Kindergarten - 12th) ...... $2.00
Senior Citizens (60 and over) ...... $3.00
LHA members (with card) ...... FREE
Groups (10 or more) ...... $3.00 each
For further information on tours, rentals or to schedule Historical Tours available for groups and special events contact Lawton Heritage Association representatives at
(580) 678-3156 or email orangepw@sbcglobal.net
2009 - 2010 Board of Directors
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The Lawton Heritage Association is always searching for new energy and ideas and welcomes all members of the community, especially those interested in historic preservation, to join the LHA in its effort to preserve this important piece of Lawton’s history. A tax-deductible $25 yearly membership fee helps to pay for utilities and maintenance of the home. Included with your membership you will receive the LHA newsletter. Contact Membership Chairman Thomas Munson at 580-678-3156 for more information.
LHA
MEMBERSHIP FORM (This is in a
.pdf file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file and print.)
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Docents
- Tour guides
- Gift Shop workers
- Shrubbery/Tree Maintenance
- Flower Bed Maintenance
- House Cleaning
Needs at the Mattie Beal Home
- New Area Rugs
- Miscellaneous Vintage furniture
- New Draperies/Curtains
Contributing Organizations
Lawn Care courtesy of
Landscaping courtesy of Craig Williams, Williams Landscape
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Turf Health courtesy of TruGreen
The McMahon Foundation
The City of Lawton
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Lawton Arts and Humanities Council
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Lawton Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Oklahoma Humanities Council
The Questers Club
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Eastern Star, and The Ft. Sill Officer's Wives Club
LHA website designed by Lise' Krawczynski under direction by Professor Mrs. Karen Hardin of the Multimedia Design at Cameron University.
Comanche County Retired Teachers Association
Pioneer Women's Club
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Cameron Fraternities, Sigma Tau Gamma and Gamma Chi
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Lawton High Drama Club
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Best Western Victoria's Restaurant
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pecial EventsThe Mattie Beal Home Centennial Celebration, 2009 - 2010
The Mattie Beal Home is 100 years old, 1909 - 2009. Five workshops are scheduled this year to teach and entertain interested patrons in the art and history of preservation methods. Come to our birthday party.
October 4, 2009 - Centennial Open House - Antique Car Exhibit and Barbershop Quartet
February 7, 2010 - Display, Identification and Preservation of Quilts
April 11, 2010 - Preserving Family History and Family Photographs
June 6, 2010 - Preserving Vintage Uniforms from Statehood to Modern Times
August 1, 2010 - Preserving Lawton's Historic Neighborhood and Houses
October 3, 2010 - Birthday Celebration
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