In 1988, a group of citizens who cared about preserving history started a project to restore the beautiful facades of old buildings in Guthrie. This project revitalized the city and created a thriving tourism industry that still benefits Guthrie today. As part of the project, the Logan County Historical Society brought back the long-forgotten trolley system, and the First Capital Trolley Co. was founded. Nowadays, these charming green trolleys can be seen all over the Guthrie Historic District, providing a convenient and valuable public service that many other towns of Guthrie's size can only dream of having.
The fantastic collection of American Indian tribal fine art, pottery, basketry, textiles, and beadwork blew away the Red Earth Museum in Oklahoma City. With over 1,400 items on display, there's much to see and appreciate. If you want to buy some of the stunning artwork on exhibit, visit the sales gallery. It showcases contemporary and traditional pieces created by Native artists from the United States. It is heartening to witness a non-profit organization like Red Earth Art Center extending support to the Native community by offering a platform for artists to display their work to the public.