The state of Oklahoma purchased the Murrell Home and the surrounding 45 acres in 1948. The home became a museum in 1950. Its first curator, Jennie Ross Cobb, was a distant relative of Minerva and Amanda Ross Murrell. The log cabin and Murrell Home have been restored to reflect life in Oklahoma in 1850. Period furniture and items belonging to the Murrell family are on display. You can also view a fascinating collection of documents, including a roster of the slaves owned by the Murrells. A nature park adjoins the property.
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