The Greater Southwest Historical Museum works to preserve the history of south-central Oklahoma. Exhibits detail the area’s history from the mid-1800’s to the present, telling the fascinating story of human settlement in south-central Oklahoma from early Native American history to the farmers, ranchers and townspeople who built strong communities in the region. The purpose of the Greater Southwest Historical Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the social, cultural, and economic history of South-Central Oklahoma, with special emphasis on Ardmore and Carter County.