State Capitol to host Magna Carta: Enduring Legacy exhibit
Exhibit
coincides with 800th anniversary of Magna Carta
OKLAHOMA CITY – In
commemoration of the 800th anniversary of one of the most enduring symbols of
liberty and the rule of law, the Oklahoma State Capitol is hosting the Magna
Carta: Enduring Legacy 1215-2015 exhibit from March 23 to April 5.
Free and open to the public, the
exhibit tells the story of the Magna Carta, widely regarded as one of the most
important legal documents in the history of democracy.
“Bringing the incredible story of the
Magna Carta to the halls of the people of Oklahoma’s government presents a
unique opportunity to celebrate the document that makes our form of government
possible,” said Oklahoma Secretary of State Chris Benge. “We are thrilled to
host this exhibit so Oklahomans can learn about and appreciate the foundations
of democracy as we know it today.”
The Library of Congress and the
American Bar Association developed the traveling educational exhibit to raise
awareness about the Magna Carta’s enduring legacy. The traveling exhibit,
displayed on freestanding banners with beautiful images of priceless Magna
Carta related items, complements the Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor exhibition
previously on display at the Library of Congress.
The traveling exhibit is brought at
no cost to the state through partnerships with the Library of Congress,
American Bar Association and Federalist Society. The state’s hosts are the
Oklahoma Legislature, Secretary of State Chris Benge, the Oklahoma Arts Council
and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
At a glance: Magna Carta: Enduring Legacy
1215-2015
Monday, March 23 to Sunday,
April 5
Oklahoma State Capitol (Supreme Court Hallway, second floor)
2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City
Media Contact
JOHN ESTUS
Director of Public Affairs
(405) 521-3097 | john.estus@omes.ok.gov
 About the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services
provides financial, property, purchasing, human resources and
information technology services to all state agencies, and assists the
Governor’s Office on budgetary policy matters. Our mission: Supporting our partners through unified business services. For more information, visit OMES.OK.gov.
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