“Keep ’em Flying” Teachers’ Institute: World War II Vance Air Force Base, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) in Enid will host a two-day teachers’ workshop on Wednesday, July 13, and Thursday, July 14. The workshop will provide educators with information about the seventy-five-year history of Vance Air Force Base, from World War II to present day. It includes living history presentations, primary and secondary resources, hands-on history kits, and a tour of Vance Air Force Base. Teachers also will enjoy the CSRHC’s newest exhibit entitled “Keep ’em Flying: 75th Anniversary of Vance Air Force Base,” on display in the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation Exhibit Gallery through Veterans Day weekend.

Applications for the workshop are available at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center or may be downloaded by visiting www.csrhc.org. The registration fee is $40 per teacher and the application deadline is Friday, June 24. There are only a few spots left, so please return the completed application as soon as possible. The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about CSRHC exhibits or programs, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org. The CSRHC is located at 507 South Fourth Street in Enid.