Claremore
Will Rogers Memorial & arms museum
Claremore celebrates its most famous native son, Will Rogers, born nearby in 1879. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum make this small town a surprisingly rich cultural stop.
Will Rogers was America's most beloved humorist, actor, and social commentator in the 1920s and 1930s. His memorial museum houses personal memorabilia, manuscripts, and films. Nearby, Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park features the world's largest concrete totem pole — 90 feet tall with over 200 carved images, built over 11 years.
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Will Rogers Memorial Museum
CAN'T MISSDedicated to Oklahoma's favorite son, humorist and entertainer Will Rogers. Personal memorabilia, manuscripts, films, and galleries chronicling his remarkable life.
J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
Home to over 50,000 firearms and related artifacts — one of the largest privately held firearms collections in the world.
Totem Pole Park (Ed Galloway's)
Ed Galloway spent 11 years (1937–1948) hand-building the world's largest concrete totem pole — 90 feet tall with over 200 carved images. A folk art masterpiece.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Hammett House
American$$A Claremore institution since 1969, serving Southern comfort food, chicken fried steak, and homemade rolls in a warm, family-friendly setting.
Tips for Visiting Claremore
The Will Rogers Museum is free — budget 1–2 hours for the full experience.
Totem Pole Park is about 20 minutes east of Claremore in Foyil — worth the detour.
Hammett House's chicken fried steak is legendary among locals.