Oklahoma city - Survivor Tree - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The survivor tree, after living through a sea of chaos, continues to stand as a beacon of hope and resilience. Its ability to heal after sustaining immense physical damages continues to inspire millions.
Oklahoma city - Survivor Tree - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The survivor tree, after living through a sea of chaos, continues to stand as a beacon of hope and resilience. Its ability to heal after sustaining immense physical damages continues to inspire millions.
National Junior Ranger Day - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Every year on National Junior Ranger Day children of all ages are a part of the many fun activities that take place at National Park Service sites around the country.
Field of Empty Chairs - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Spread across the original physical foot print of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, you will find 168 empty chairs. These tall straight bronze backed chairs, with their rose granite seats and opaque glass... More
Gates of Time - National Parks Gallery
The two Gates of Time that boarder the Outdoor Memorial represent the minute before and after the explosion of the bomb. The 9:01 gate demonstrates the last moment of innocence for the city, nation and world. ... More
Snow on Empty Chairs - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Memorial becomes a silent place during the rare winter snow storms that blow through. The cold and quiet house a stillness made for reflection as one walks through the Field of Empty Chairs.
Reflecting the Spring Sunrise - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Spring brings about the lush greening of the grass on the Field of Empty Chairs. All the changes of the season can be seen within the smoothed mirrored effect of the Reflecting Pool.
Oklahoma city - Children's Area
Inspired by the simple kind gestures of children, this area provides letter shaped chalkboards to allow the continued emotional expressions from those young and old. A surrounding wall displays a collection of... More
Junior Ranger Badge - National Parks Gallery
Junior Ranger Badges are highly sought after by children who visit the Memorial. After completing an activity book, and learning more about the site, children are sworn in as official Junior Rangers and earn a... More
Oklahoma city - Memorial Fence - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
This 200 foot section of chain link fence was taken from the original barrier surrounding the bombing site. The fence served as the first spontaneous memorial and a location for people to leave tokens of colle... More
Junior Ranger Activity Book - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Completing the Junior Ranger Activity Book takes children around the entire site and introduces them to the important themes of loss, survival and community that are found here.