Metcalfe Museum
Before modern refrigerators, drive‑throughs, and stainless‑steel kitchens, the heart of the pioneer camp lived in a rugged, partitioned wooden chest: the chuck box. Here at the Break O’ Day Farm and Metcalfe Museum, our original Corson Chuck Box…
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When visitors step onto the grounds of the Museum, they usually come looking for art. They want to gaze upon the vibrant oil paintings and watercolors of Augusta Corson Metcalfe—the self‑taught pioneer artist who captured the true spirit of the American…
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While pop culture often views the historic American West through a romanticized lens—full of spotless attire and pristine landscapes—Augusta Metcalfe painted the daily reality. Known as the “Sagebrush Artist,” her work prioritized accuracy over glamour,…
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Have you ever been somewhere where time just seems to stand still? That’s exactly what it feels like to spend a summer day at Break O’Day Farm. When the family first settled this land back in 1893, the western Oklahoma prairie was a vast, untamed…
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In July 1950, national attention turned to a remote 640‑acre homestead in Durham, Oklahoma. For decades, Augusta Metcalfe had quietly balanced the demands of ranch life and single motherhood with her passion for art—working the land by day and…
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A new temporary art exhibition is open this summer at the Break O’ Day Farm & Metcalfe Museum. From June 1 through the end of August, visitors can view a collection of paintings by western Oklahoma native Jaquitta Collins‑Sibley in the museum…
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It is easy to get caught up in modern life and forget what it took to build a home on the early Oklahoma prairie. While textbooks teach us dates, the real heart of our community comes from the everyday people who looked at a tough, wild landscape and…
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If you are looking to escape the hustle of daily life and step directly into the rugged beauty of Oklahoma history, the Break O’Day Farm & Metcalfe Museum is the perfect destination. Located just outside of Durham, this 640‑acre historic homestead…
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Time is officially running out to secure a spot in this year’s Augusta Metcalfe Art Camp. This is the final reminder for families, as registration will officially close tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, at 5:00 PM. The camp offers children a hands-on…
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When Augusta Metcalfe passed away in 1971 at the age of 89, she left behind a significant collection of art and a homestead that had been in her family for years. However, her death wasn’t the end of the story. The following years became a lesson in…
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