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April 2024
“Poultry of Antiquity: Using Historical Techniques to Raise Poultry Breeds” program
On Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host a workshop to teach historical techniques about raising chicken breeds, some dating back centuries, that lived in Indian Territory in the 1840s and 1850s. This workshop will cover the background history of several chicken breeds that are readily available, where to find them, and how to raise them using historical techniques. Did you know today you can raise chickens whose ancestors lived during the reign of Julius…
Find out more »May 2024
Spring on the Farm
Learn about 19th-century agriculture at Hunter’s Home on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. as staff prepare for the upcoming growing season. Adults and children can observe the gardens, fields and animals while learning how farms were prepared for the changing seasons. Sheep shearing and other demonstrations will be happening at the event. There will also be a story time and craft for kids. Staff will talk about the importance of bees and gardens. “Spring on the Farm” is…
Find out more »June 2024
Scavenger Hunt
On Saturday, June 29, a scavenger hunt will take place throughout the day at Hunter’s Home. This fun and educational activity will be free with the cost of admission for children ages 6 to 12. A list of items will given to willing participants along with a pencil to check off items once they’ve been found! The scavenger hunt will occur inside Hunter’s Home and outside on the grounds. Prizes will be given to those who have completed their scavenger…
Find out more »July 2024
Summer on the Farm
Learn about 19th-century agriculture at Hunter’s Home on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the staff conducts their summer chores and work. Adults and children can check out the gardens, fields, animals, and Hunter’s Home by observing the changing seasons at the only remaining pre–Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma. Summer on the Farm is included in the regular admission price to Hunter’s Home. To follow all upcoming events, points of history, time-honored recipes, points of…
Find out more »October 2024
Fall on the Farm
Learn about 19th-century living patterns at Hunter’s Home working farm on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staff prepare the farm for winter with fall chores. There will be plenty of apples, animals, demonstrations, and a story. Come and enjoy the nice fall weather and observe the changing seasons at Hunter’s Home. No reservations are needed, but regular admission fees apply. For more information, call 918-456-2751. To follow all upcoming events, points of history, time-honored recipes,…
Find out more »November 2024
“Winter on the Farm” living history program begins
Learn about 19th-century living patterns at Hunter’s Home working farm from Saturday, November 30 to Friday, December 13, as staff prepare the farm for the coming winter season. See the operations of the historic house and farm through the activities, chores, and the care of animals at Hunter’s Home, the only remaining pre–Civil War Cherokee plantation home in Oklahoma. Visitors can experience living history interpreters demonstrating nineteenth-century trades, chores, cooking, gardening, and crafts. No reservations are needed, but regular admission…
Find out more »December 2024
“Winter on the Farm” living history program ends
Learn about 19th-century living patterns at Hunter’s Home working farm from Saturday, November 30 to Friday, December 13, as staff prepare the farm for the coming winter season. See the operations of the historic house and farm through the activities, chores, and the care of animals at Hunter’s Home, the only remaining pre–Civil War Cherokee plantation home in Oklahoma. Visitors can experience living history interpreters demonstrating nineteenth-century trades, chores, cooking, gardening, and crafts. No reservations are needed, but regular admission…
Find out more »Christmas Open House
On Sunday, December 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host its annual Christmas Open House. The historic home will be decorated as it would have been at Christmas in the 1850s. This is a chance to make new Christmas memories as visitors join the festivities with Hunter’s Home staff and volunteers. Admission to Hunter’s Home will be free on December 15. Hunter’s Home will be closed on Saturday, December 14, and will reopen for the Christmas Open…
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