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September 2016
Public Meeting, SHPO’s FY 2017 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application, Oklahoma History Center
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a public meeting on Friday, September 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the classroom of the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. SHPO staff will provide information about the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and how it supports the statewide preservation program. During the meeting, the SHPO will also receive public input for development of the Fiscal Year 2017 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) application to the US…
Find out more »December 2016
SHPO workshops, Oklahoma History Center
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host four workshops at the Oklahoma History Center. Each workshop is devoted to one of the SHPO's federal preservation programs and is designed for preservation professionals, government agency representatives, and concerned citizens. The sessions will be held Wednesday, December 7, through Friday, December 9. All workshops are free and open to the public, but the SHPO requests that participants register by Wednesday, November 30, at 5 pm. Space is limited for all sessions…
Find out more »January 2017
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee's (HPRC) meeting schedule for calendar year 2017. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include William P. Corbett (Historian, Tahlequah); Ron Frantz (Architect, Oklahoma City); John D. Hartley (Prehistoric Archeologist, Norman); Arn Henderson (Architectural Historian, Norman); and Charles S.…
Find out more »June 2017
Preservation Future Tense: Oklahoma’s 29th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce that Preservation Future Tense: Oklahoma's 29th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference is scheduled for June 7–9 in Oklahoma City. Conference registration and most sessions will be held at the Civic Center Music Hall, located at 201 North Walker Avenue. Registration is now open. The deadline for registration at the $60 rate is May 31, 2017. Registration is $75 if postmarked after that date or paid at the door. Optional event tickets…
Find out more »October 2017
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee's (HPRC) meeting schedule for calendar year 2017. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include William P. Corbett (Historian, Tahlequah); Ron Frantz (Architect, Oklahoma City); John D. Hartley (Prehistoric Archeologist, Norman); Arn Henderson (Architectural Historian, Norman); and Charles S.…
Find out more »December 2017
Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 6–8, 2017, at the Oklahoma History Center. Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3 will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 6–8, 2017, at the Oklahoma History Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings This workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are widely used in the historic preservation field. Whether pursuing the 20 percent federal and 20 percent state tax credits for a certified rehabilitation, planning…
Find out more »The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 6–8, 2017, at the Oklahoma History Center. The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act provides that Federal agencies must consider the effect of their undertakings on archeological and historic properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Topics addressed in this day-long workshop include the…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 6–8, 2017, at the Oklahoma History Center. Working with the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector. This workshop provides detailed information about the National Register criteria, what listing…
Find out more »January 2018
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee's (HPRC) meeting schedule for calendar year 2018. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include Ron Frantz (architect, Oklahoma City); John Hartley (prehistoric archaeologist, Norman); Shirley Ballard Nero (historian, Clearview); Jana Phillips (architectural historian, Stillwater); and Charles Wallis (historical archaeologist, Norman). The…
Find out more »May 2018
Certified Local Governments Program workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 9–11, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The May 9 workshops will be in the OERB Classrooms; the May 10–11 workshops will be in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. Certified Local Governments Program: The SHPO and Municipalities Preserving Community Heritage The National Historic Preservation Act, as amended provides for partnerships to identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties in communities of all…
Find out more »Introduction to Section 106 and Determinations of Eligibility for the National Register workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 9–11, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The May 9 workshops will be in the OERB Classrooms; the May 10–11 workshops will be in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. Introduction to Section 106 and Determinations of Eligibility for the National Register The workshop provides the basics about the review process in Oklahoma under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 9–11, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The May 9 workshops will be in the OERB Classrooms; the May 10–11 workshops will be in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. Working with the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those…
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 9–11, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The May 9 workshops will be in the OERB Classrooms; the May 10–11 workshops will be in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 9–11, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The May 9 workshops will be in the OERB Classrooms; the May 10–11 workshops will be in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings The workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these commonsense…
Find out more »June 2018
Oklahoma’s 30th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference, The Mayo Hotel
Preservation in Progress: Oklahoma's 30th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference will be held June 6–8, 2018, at the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa. Join historic preservation leaders and advocates to discuss the future of historic preservation statewide and to keep current on the fundamentals for identifying and protecting the heritage of all Oklahomans. The program features plenary sessions, workshops, concurrent sessions, and special events. A few highlights are listed below. June 6 kicks off with Plenary Session #1 where attendees will hear…
Find out more »September 2018
Public meeting for the SHPO’s FY 2019 Historic Preservation Fund grant application, Oklahoma History Center
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a public meeting on Friday, September 14, at 10:30 am in the classrooms of the Oklahoma History Center. SHPO staff will provide information about the National Historic Preservation Act and how it supports the statewide preservation program. During the meeting, the SHPO will receive public input for development of the Fiscal Year 2019 Historic Preservation Fund application to the US Department of the Interior. Participation in this meeting is one important way…
Find out more »December 2018
Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be December 5–7, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The workshops will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. These workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you preregister. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register online or by contacting Jesse Matthews at 405-521-6249 or jmatthews@okhistory.org. Register Online The Tax Incentives…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be December 5–7, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The workshops will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. These workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you preregister. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register online or by contacting Jesse Matthews at 405-521-6249 or jmatthews@okhistory.org. Register Online The Secretary's…
Find out more »The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be December 5–7, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The workshops will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. These workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you preregister. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register online or by contacting Jesse Matthews at 405-521-6249 or jmatthews@okhistory.org. Register Online The Section…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be December 5–7, 2018, at the Oklahoma History Center. The workshops will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located inside the Research Center. These workshops are free and open to the public, but we ask that you preregister. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register online or by contacting Jesse Matthews at 405-521-6249 or jmatthews@okhistory.org. Register Online The Working…
Find out more »January 2019
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting *Canceled*
The January 17 HPRC meeting has been canceled. The National Park Service regulations governing the SHPO’s programs require that a qualified state review board participate in the NRHP and other SHPO programs. During each meeting, the HPRC hears presentations on NRHP nominations from SHPO staff and consultants; receives comments from owners of properties proposed for nomination; listens to public comments and concerns; and formulates recommendations to the SHPO about whether or not a property should be nominated. The HPRC and…
Find out more »April 2019
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee’s (HPRC) meeting schedule for 2019. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include Ron Frantz (architect, Oklahoma City); John Hartley (prehistoric archaeologist, Norman); Shirley Ballard Nero (historian, Clearview); Jana Phillips (architectural historian, Stillwater); and Charles Wallis (historical archaeologist, Norman). The HPRC’s 2019…
Find out more »Oklahoma History and Preservation Conference
April 24–26, 2019 | Chickasha, Oklahoma Presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office This year, the Oklahoma History Conference and the Statewide Preservation Conference have joined to become the Oklahoma History and Preservation Conference. This combined conference will feature twenty sessions pertaining to Oklahoma’s heritage and historic preservation. The 2019 Oklahoma History and Preservation Conference will be held April 24–26, 2019, at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) in Chickasha, Oklahoma. This…
Find out more »May 2019
The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants workshop will be Wednesday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act provides that Federal agencies must consider the effect of their undertakings…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop will be held Thursday, May 9, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those…
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop will be Friday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In this workshop, participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop will be Friday, May 10, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are widely used in…
Find out more »December 2019
The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants will be held Thursday, December 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop provides the basics about the review process in Oklahoma under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation…
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings will be held on Friday, December, 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings will be held on Friday, December, 6, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are…
Find out more »January 2020
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee’s (HPRC) meeting schedule for calendar year 2020. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues.
Find out more »April 2020
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting *Canceled*
This class has been canceled.
Find out more »May 2020
Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »July 2020
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee’s (HPRC) meeting schedule for calendar year 2020. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include Ron Frantz (architect, Oklahoma City); John Hartley (prehistoric archeologist, Norman); Shirley Ballard Nero (historian, Clearview); Jana Phillips (architectural historian, Stillwater); and, Charles Wallis (historical…
Find out more »January 2021
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting *Canceled*
The January meeting has been canceled.
Find out more »April 2021
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee’s (HPRC) meeting schedule. The governor appoints the members of the HPRC to advise the SHPO about nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and other preservation issues. Current HPRC members include Ron Frantz (architect, Oklahoma City); John Hartley (prehistoric archeologist, Norman); Shirley Ballard Nero (historian, Clearview); Jana Phillips (architectural historian, Stillwater); and, Charles Wallis (historical archeologist, Norman). The HPRC’s…
Find out more »May 2023
“How to Research Your ‘Historic’ Property” webinar
On Monday, May 8, at 1 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a FREE webinar about "How to Research Your 'Historic' Property." Historic properties come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and types. In this workshop, learn helpful strategies for researching a variety of property types. Learn about the common sources of information used for property research, including government records, architectural/construction drawings, newspapers, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, and aerial photographs. Agenda Guiding Research Principles Common Sources of…
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