Lawton Heritage Association

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.


Historical Tours

2nd Sunday and 4th Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.


These are guided tours that include the history of the house and family. The cost is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children (Elementary School).  For further information on tours or rentals contact Lawton Heritage Association representatives at:  580-678- 3156. 
 

Beginning August 1st, 2008 the Home will be open weekly for self-guided tours,

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Thursday through Sunday.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day  and the month of January)

 

Please call (580) 678-3156 for Historical tours, available for groups and special events.


2007 - 2008  Board of Directors

 

  • Anne Andrus
  • Roger Banks
  • Whit Bartholomew
  • Terry Baxter
  • Dr. Ralph Blodgett, President
  • Marsha Carter
  • Maureen Curran
  • Kevin Curran
  • Charles Ellenbrook, Publications
  • Mary Louise Evans
  • Carol Glick, Membership
  • Helen Hoefert, Correspondence Secretary
  • Sally Kehoe
  • Thomas Munson
  • Dr. Lynn Musslewhite, Publications
  • Jim Noyes, Recording Secretary
  • Minnette Page
  • Jane Schau
  • Mary Sue Silk
  • Sharon Sutherlin
  • Betty Turner, Treasurer

 


LHA Membership


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 and current LHA E-Notes. Contact Membership Chairman Carol Glick 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/Needs

         Volunteer Opportunities:

  • 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

  • Cameron Fraternities, Sigma Tau Gamma and Gamma Chi

  • Lawton High Drama Club cleans the home on a regular basis as a community service project.

  • The Questers Club, Eastern Star, and The Ft. Sill Officer's Wives Club.

  • The Lawton Heritage Association’s members.

  • 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

  • Lawn Care courtesy of     wpe1.jpg (6878 bytes)

  • Landscaping courtesy of Craig Williams, Williams Landscape

  • Turf Health courtesy of TruGreen

  • The McMahon Foundation

  • The City of Lawton

 

Special Events

 

 

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