Ada Arts and Heritage
Registered in the National Registry of Historic Places, the AA&HC is a non-profit museum governed by the Ada Arts and Heritage Authority Board of Trustees.
Questions and comments may be directed to AA&HC Director, Sarah Hilton.
History of the Building:
The Ada Arts and Heritage building began life as the Ada Public Library in 1939. Ada architect Albert S. Ross saw his Williamsburg-inspired design for the Ada Public Library building come to life after a year of construction by the Chapman Construction Company of Sulphur. The project cost totaled $69,000, including the building, furniture, land, and landscaping.
In 1980, the library was relocated, as the building had begun to settle with the heavy weight of the books.
In 1982, the mayor elected a group of 6 to decide the fate of the building. The group determined a way to preserve the building and find a new use for it.
Formal opening of the Ada Arts and Heritage Center was conducted in 1986, after extensive renovation.
The historic building now serves the public by offering a beautiful and unique venue for special events. The AA&HC hosts various civic groups, arts groups, and music group events.
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