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America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, is a focal point for the past, the present and the future. It preserves the heritage of the sport, celebrates new achievements, and encourages the youth of our land to aspire to lofty goals.

The first thing you see upon entering the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is the life-size marble statue, The Wrestlers. Weighing more than 1,300 pounds, it's hard to miss. The Wrestlers, an exact copy of the classic statue by Cephisodotus, which stands in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, was a gift to the Hall of Fame from Calvin Garrett as a memorial to his son Robert, an Oklahoma State University senior who was killed in a motorcycle accident.

This historic site in Stillwater, Oklahoma -- located on the campus of Oklahoma State University -- isWrestling Hall of Fame a symbol of commitment by the wrestling community to man's oldest sport.

The Hall of Fame serves a triple function. In the Honors Court, it trumpets the legends of great athletes, coaches and contributors, so that we may understand the reasons for their success, recognize their sacrifices, and build upon their traditions.

Through its network of state chapters, the Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional service to the sport by coaches and volunteers over a substantial period of time with Lifetime Services Awards at the grass roots levels. Other halls of fame, which recognize achievements and service to wrestling, also have their niche in the national museum.

Another purpose of the Hall of Fame is to stimulate the growth and development of wrestling nationwide. Focusing on family participation, wrestling emphasizes wholesome physical activity for youth, and involves their parents as coaches, officials, club leaders and fans. While competing at his own pace and within his own abilities, each youngster can dream the Olympic dream.

As the custodian of wrestling's heritage, the national museum features an array of sculptures, photographs, banners, plaques, medals, trophies, uniforms and other memorabilia. The Bill Hein Library, recently augmented by his mammoth collection of books, theses, dissertations, films, video tapes, et al, houses a growing collection. The Wall of Champions lists more than 5,000 names of wrestlers who have won national championships or have represented the United States on Olympic, Pan American and World teams.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

David Lewis Payne Memorial Monument

A historical monument dedicated to David Lewis Payne, who was known for his efforts to open the unassigned lands to settlement during the 1880s, was dedicated on April 20, 1996

Stillwater, OK Monuments

Pleasant Valley School

Pleasant Valley School, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the oldest one room school still in operation in Oklahoma. On September 11, 1899, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Zuck sold the property on the southeast corner of 19th and Sangre Road to the Board of Education for $5

Stillwater, OK Historic Schoolhouses

The Washington Irving Trail Museum

Follow the Washington Irving Trail and discover the history behind some of Oklahoma's most dramatic events! You will be pleasantly surprised when you discover one of Oklahoma's best-kept secrets -- an off-the-beaten-path museum filled with exhibits about Oklahoma's fascinating past. You'

Stillwater, OK Museums

Historical Markers

Land Runs Boundary Line

The big land runs of 1889 and 1893

Stillwater, OK Historical Markers

Big 12 Sports

No major comprehensive university is complete without sports, and OSU boasts a record 42 national championships - the fourth most titles in NCAA history. As a member of the Big 12

Stillwater, OK Sports

Things to do near Stillwater, OK

Meeker Lake

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Surrey Hills Country Club

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Oklahoma Territorial Museum

Oklahoma from 1889-1907. ...