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October 2022

Doaksville Historic Candlelight Tour

October 7, 2022, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
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Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

Experience the history of southeastern Oklahoma at the annual Doaksville Historic Candlelight Tours. Tours will be held Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the last tour departing at  9:30 p.m. A guide will take visitors on a 45-minute walking tour through the streets of this once prominent town. The venues on the tour will cover specific historic events in Doaksville’s history. Doaksville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation intermittently after 1850 and…

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Doaksville Historic Candlelight Tour

October 8, 2022, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
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One event on October 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

Experience the history of southeastern Oklahoma at the annual Doaksville Historic Candlelight Tours. Tours will be held Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the last tour departing at  9:30 p.m. A guide will take visitors on a 45-minute walking tour through the streets of this once prominent town. The venues on the tour will cover specific historic events in Doaksville’s history. Doaksville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation intermittently after 1850 and…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

October 15, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or…

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“What a Mess” living history program

October 28, 2022, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on October 29, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m.,  this late October living history program will be focused on the mess hall of Fort Gibson. Learn the types of foods available at the post during the 19th century. Kitchen staff will be stoking the kitchen fires and cooking delicious recipes from pork, potatoes, dried fruits and vegetables, and making coffee. Living historians will be demonstrating the skills of…

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“What a Mess” living history program

October 29, 2022, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on October 29, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m.,  this late October living history program will be focused on the mess hall of Fort Gibson. Learn the types of foods available at the post during the 19th century. Kitchen staff will be stoking the kitchen fires and cooking delicious recipes from pork, potatoes, dried fruits and vegetables, and making coffee. Living historians will be demonstrating the skills of…

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November 2022

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

November 5, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or…

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Rushmore Four performances at the Oklahoma History Center

November 16, 2022, 2 p.m.
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One event on November 16, 2022 at 7 p.m.

Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

On Wednesday, November 16, the Rushmore Four, a program featuring the presidents who appear on Mount Rushmore, will be returning to the Oklahoma History Center! Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. There is no charge for the 2 p.m. performance, however, patrons are required to preregister. Admission for the evening performance is $10 for OHS members and $20 for nonmembers. This program is an education-focused event partially sponsored by Inasmuch Foundation and coincides with the 17th anniversary of the…

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Rushmore Four performances at the Oklahoma History Center

November 16, 2022, 7 p.m.
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Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

On Wednesday, November 16, the Rushmore Four, a program featuring the presidents who appear on Mount Rushmore, will be returning to the Oklahoma History Center! Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. There is no charge for the 2 p.m. performance, however, patrons are required to preregister. Admission for the evening performance is $10 for OHS members and $20 for nonmembers. This program is an education-focused event partially sponsored by Inasmuch Foundation and coincides with the 17th anniversary of the…

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“Hunter Trapper” living history program

November 18, 2022, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on November 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a living history program about the practices of hunters and trappers of the area. Visitors will learn about the trade through a hands-on examination of the different animal furs and by seeing the different equipment, tools, and paraphernalia involved in making a successful hunting season. The month of November in Indian Territory…

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“Hunter Trapper” living history program

November 19, 2022, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on November 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a living history program about the practices of hunters and trappers of the area. Visitors will learn about the trade through a hands-on examination of the different animal furs and by seeing the different equipment, tools, and paraphernalia involved in making a successful hunting season. The month of November in Indian Territory…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

November 19, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or…

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December 2022

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

December 3, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or…

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Bake Day and Gingerbread Decorating

December 17, 2022, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

Visit Fort Gibson Historic Site for a special Bake Day on Saturday, December 17, at 10 a.m. The staff at the fort will cook fresh bread and batches of gingerbread cookies just in time for the holidays! Fresh batches of bread will be ready at noon and again at 3 p.m., and big batches of gingerbread cookies will be available throughout the day starting at 11 a.m. The smell of fresh-baked bread will fill the crisp fall air on Garrison Hill…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

December 17, 2022, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on September 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 15, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 5, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 3, 2022 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 17, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come alive with reenactors who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or…

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January 2023

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

January 7, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

January 21, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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February 2023

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

February 4, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

February 18, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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March 2023

Living History Education Day

March 2, 2023, 9 a.m.3 p.m.
Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

On Thursday, March 2, the Fort Towson Historical Site will bring history to life through a FREE educational event to teach what life was like at Fort Towson over 180 years ago. This is a great opportunity to watch demonstrations of living historians who will be presenting historic skills, and educating guests while dressed in period clothing. Education Day presents multiple learning experiences about life at the military outpost during the 1840s when it was a vital re-supply point for…

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1840s Encampment

March 3, 2023, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
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One event on March 4, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on March 5, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…

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1840s Encampment

March 4, 2023, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
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One event on March 4, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on March 5, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

March 4, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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1840s Encampment

March 5, 2023, 10 a.m.2 p.m.
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One event on March 4, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on March 5, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Towson Historic Site, 896 N 4375 Road, Fort Towson, OK 74735

On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

March 18, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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“School of the Soldier” living history program

March 24, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct "School of the Soldier," a come-and-go living history program, free with paid admission. Just like the modern-day military, 19th-century soldiers were expected to attend school sessions. While learning basics like drilling and troop movement, soldiers were also taught in the classroom. During this living history weekend, staff will demonstrate a variety of 19th-century military…

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Chuck Wagon Gathering

March 25, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
Chisholm Trail Museum and Horizon Hill, 605 Zellers Avenue Kingfisher, OK 73750

Visit the Chisholm Trail Museum Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day filled with cowboy fun! The Chuck Wagon Gathering is a great way to see a variety of working chuck wagons from across the region as the cooks prepare some of their favorite dishes. Activities include live music with Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road, Straka longhorns, cooking demonstrations, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, medicine man shows, and more. The daytime activities are free! Please…

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“School of the Soldier” living history program

March 25, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct "School of the Soldier," a come-and-go living history program, free with paid admission. Just like the modern-day military, 19th-century soldiers were expected to attend school sessions. While learning basics like drilling and troop movement, soldiers were also taught in the classroom. During this living history weekend, staff will demonstrate a variety of 19th-century military…

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April 2023

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

April 1, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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Spring Bake Day

April 8, 2023, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the smell of fresh-baked bread will once again permeate Fort Gibson Historic Site. Bake Day is a unique and delicious experience for the public to enjoy. Staff will operate the oven all day Saturday, and the fresh loaves will be available around noon and 3:30 p.m. from the tent in front of the bakehouse. There is no cost to sample the fresh-baked bread, but donations are appreciated. Fort Gibson coffee…

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“The Coalition of Historical Trekkers” living history program

April 13, 2023, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
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One event on April 14, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

The Coalition of Historical Trekkers (COHT) will be at Fort Gibson Historic Site from April 13–15, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the palisade fort. The COHT is a group of living historians dedicated to the preservation and study of the pre-1860 frontier people in America. COHT has deeply researched the lifeways of the pre-1860 frontier people, including what foods, clothing, weapons, and methods were authentic to those used by early frontier people in America. The COHT…

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“The Coalition of Historical Trekkers” living history program

April 14, 2023, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
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One event on April 14, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

The Coalition of Historical Trekkers (COHT) will be at Fort Gibson Historic Site from April 13–15, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the palisade fort. The COHT is a group of living historians dedicated to the preservation and study of the pre-1860 frontier people in America. COHT has deeply researched the lifeways of the pre-1860 frontier people, including what foods, clothing, weapons, and methods were authentic to those used by early frontier people in America. The COHT…

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“The Coalition of Historical Trekkers” living history program

April 15, 2023, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.
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One event on April 14, 2023 at 10 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

The Coalition of Historical Trekkers (COHT) will be at Fort Gibson Historic Site from April 13–15, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the palisade fort. The COHT is a group of living historians dedicated to the preservation and study of the pre-1860 frontier people in America. COHT has deeply researched the lifeways of the pre-1860 frontier people, including what foods, clothing, weapons, and methods were authentic to those used by early frontier people in America. The COHT…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

April 15, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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May 2023

Spring Agricultural Day

May 6, 2023, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m.
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Hunter’s Home, 19479 East Murrell Home Road Park Hill, OK 74451

Learn about 19th-century agriculture at Hunter’s Home on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. as staff prepares for the upcoming growing season. Adults and children can check out the gardens, fields, animals, and house observing the changing of seasons at the only remaining pre–Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma. Spring Agriculture Day is included in the price of regular admission to Hunter’s Home. For more information, call 918-456-2751. Hunter’s Home is located at 19479 E. Murrell Home Rd. in…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

May 6, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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“Common Men in the Military” living history program

May 12, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct a living history program from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m. all about the common men who served in the military at Fort Gibson.  Guests will gain insight into the common men who made up the military. Farmers, blacksmiths, hunters, coopers, and even carpenters made up the ranks of those posted to the outpost. Learn about the reasons common men…

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“Common Men in the Military” living history program

May 13, 2023, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Fort Gibson Historic Site, 907 North Garrison Avenue Fort Gibson, OK 74434

On Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will conduct a living history program from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m. all about the common men who served in the military at Fort Gibson.  Guests will gain insight into the common men who made up the military. Farmers, blacksmiths, hunters, coopers, and even carpenters made up the ranks of those posted to the outpost. Learn about the reasons common men…

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History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

May 20, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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June 2023

History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip

June 3, 2023, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
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One event on January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on February 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on May 20, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on July 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 5, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on August 19, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on October 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 4, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on November 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 2, 2023 at 11 a.m.

One event on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, 507 South 4th Street Enid, OK 73701

Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…

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Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show

June 10, 2023, 11 a.m.9 p.m.
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, 1141 Pawnee Bill Road Pawnee, OK 74058

The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will celebrate the lives of Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows with a one-day celebration on Saturday, June 10. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the original historic ranch site. Stagecoaches will roll amid thundering horse hooves while the lightning of gunfire explodes around Pawnee Bill, May, and their cohorts, as the talented performers…

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