North Rock Creek High School History Club

04/12/2026

04/12/2026

04/10/2026

Renaissance is just around thy corner! Join us for an Opening Weekend of merriment on April 25th & 26th. Festivities and special events abound throughout the day—secure thy tickets now, lest they vanish before thy very eyes!

03/09/2026

The STRATACA salt mine tour is always a popular trip for our students in GT and History club at NRC. We took a group of 10 this last Saturday on March 7.

03/09/2026

Our NRC MS and HS History clubs had a great time at the World Treasures Museum in Wichita, KS on Saturday March 7th. What a collection of artifacts to view!! The mummies, the military items, the dinosaurs, ancient art, really cool!!

03/06/2026

Mock trial at Ft smith Judge Issac Parker’s courtroom with MS and HS History clubs from NRC

02/26/2026

Save the Date for our Grand Opening! Our new address is 3301 NE Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK. We can't wait to see you there.

02/21/2026

Eighty-four years ago today, Lieutenant Edward "Butch" O'Hare was flying above the Pacific when his aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington, detected an incoming wave of Japanese bombers. The ship's fighter planes had already been scrambled to intercept an earlier attack, leaving O'Hare and his wingman as the last line of defense.

Then disaster struck: his wingman's guns jammed.

Suddenly, O'Hare was alone—one pilot against a formation of nine enemy bombers bearing down on his ship. Most men would have retreated. Butch O'Hare dove straight into them.

With breathtaking skill and courage, he sliced through the formation again and again, expending just 60 rounds of ammunition per kill. When the smoke cleared, he had shot down five bombers and damaged another. The Lexington was saved.

For his actions, O'Hare became the U.S. Navy's first flying ace of World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor. President Franklin Roosevelt called him "a fighting man without peer."

Tragically, Butch O'Hare disappeared during a nighttime combat mission in 1943. He was just 29 years old.

But his name lives on in a way few heroes can claim. In 1949, Chicago renamed its bustling Orchard Depot Airport in his honor. Today, millions of travelers pass through O'Hare International Airport—many with no idea they're walking through a living memorial to a young pilot who, on this day in 1942, refused to let his ship go down.

02/16/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Presidents Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor the leaders who helped shape our nation and the bold vision, perseverance, and curiosity that continue to drive America forward. From innovation and exploration to service and leadership, these ideals are at the heart of everything we celebrate.

Just a reminder that Tulsa Air & Space Museum is closed today. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Enjoy the holiday ✈️🚀

02/16/2026

We will have a lot of this equipment at our NRC Farm Heritage Day on March 26th.

01/16/2026

Now open in OKC! Experience the American West in 360°.