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

The first major oil discovery in Utah arrives in the giant Uinta Basin in 1948. Read More

The Texas oil industry got its start in 1866 with a well drilled at Nacogdoches. Read More

Modern gas pumps began in 1885 with a kerosene pump at a grocery store. Read More

An 1859 Pennsylvania oil discovery launched the U.S. petroleum industry. 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