Oil and Natural Gas History, Education Resources, Museum News, Exhibits and Events

A giant oilfield is discovered at Signal Hill, California, in June 1921. Read More

“Mr. Charlie,” the first movable, submersible drilling barge, was launched in 1954. Read More

Secret operation PLUTO’s coiled pipelines assured WWII victory after D-Day. Read More

A 1923 “Oil Well of the Century” endowed the University of Texas with millions. Read More

U.S. petroleum exploration, production and transportation history provides a context for understanding the energy industry.

Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s legacy extends beyond his Wild West show. Learn about his exploration into the oil business. Read More

The Blue Flame – Natural Gas Rocket Car: On October 23, 1970, natural gas powered the Blue Flame into the world land-speed record books. Read More

A well on Ferne Houseknecht’s farm revealed a giant Michigan oilfield in 1957. Read More

An old petroleum stock certificate’s vignette is often its best value for scripophily – certificates as collectibles. Read More