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The Osage Reign of Terror: The Untold Legal History

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The Osage Reign of Terror: The Untold Legal History

The notorious 1926 trial of William K. Hale and John Ramsey is one of the Western District of Oklahoma's most notable cases. The case is featured in the book and Oscar-nominated film, Killers of the Flower Moon. This exhibit highlights the role of the judicial system in the Osage Reign of Terror and uncovers the tangled legal history that has been newly revealed. Tour the historic courtroom where the Oklahoma City trial took place, see archival documents related to the case and Osage artifacts on loan from the White Hair Memorial. Watch a new documentary outlining the legal proceedings and interviews with family members of those involved in the story.

The Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Nov 28, 2025.

Event Supported By

Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
405-697-6117
leigh@fjlcm.org
The Federal Judicial Learning Center and Museum
215 Dean A. McGee Ave.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
(405) 420-6176
leigh@fjlcm.org