Education Classes & Events
Beginning Beadwork
Saturday, June 1, 2013
The History Center will host a beginning bead working class with Martha Berry, nationally known Bead Work artist, on June 1, 2013. The class will run from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM and registration is required. The cost for the class $100.00 and includes all materials and lunch.
Class registration pays for all materials necessary to produce a traditional Cherokee purse. Materials for the student’s kits will include: Fabric, beads, bee’s wax, beading needles, sharps needles, ribbon, thread, plastic bags, embroidery hoop and patterns. Class size is limited to just 15 participants to allow one-on-one instruction with Martha.
You can find out more about Martha Berry by visiting her website: www.berrybeadwork.com.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Okietales
Wednesdays, June and July 2013
Mark your calendars and load up the little ones for a special program to explore Oklahoma's past at the Oklahoma History Center. Each Wednesday from 10:00 AM. – 11:00 AM. the History Center hosts Okietales. Okietales is a one-of-a-kind reading and storytelling time where kids can hear and see history!
Every Wednesday we will dive into history with books and stories and explore a different topic from the Wild West and cowboys to land runs and pioneer life. This program is designed for five-year olds through nine-year olds.
Best of all, parents can enjoy some quiet time in the café or check out the exhibits for an hour while the kids participate in the program. Admission is $2.00 for each child and includes museum admission following the program. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Beginning Cross-Stitch
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Join the Oklahoma History Center in a beginning counted cross-stitch class from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2013. No previous knowledge of needlepoint crafts or sewing is necessary. Participants will explore the history of cross-stitch and view cross-stitched artifacts from the collection. Students will obtain the skills needed to begin cross-stitching independently. The class is for ages 12 and up. Class space is limited so register today! The cost for the class is $15. All supplies are provided.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Plains Moccasin Class
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Join Curator of American Indian Collections, Matt Reed, and the Oklahoma History Center for a beginning moccasin class on August 31, 2013, from 10 AM – 4 PM. The class will be making Plains Hard Sole Moccasins and will receive all necessary supplies. The class is limited to 15 students and costs $100. Cost includes lunch and a tour of the American Indian Gallery.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Septemberfest: "Hats Off to History"
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Join the Oklahoma History Center and the Governor's Mansion for the 17th Annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Admission to all of the activities and the museum is free for the entire day!
Along the Red River Journey, visitors will enjoy interaction with living historians representing WWII, cowboys, land run participants, 19th century American Indians, antebellum musicians, the Civil War, and more! We will bring the past to life with learning stations, hands-on activities, demonstrations and more. The history adventure continues inside the History Center with live performances, storytelling, and unique exhibits about Oklahoma.
Some new and exciting features this year will include an outdoor music venue that highlights musicians from our great state, including some local high school bands who will show off their talent throughout the day. Learn conservation and preservation techniques from our History Center curatorial staff, emphasizing care and storage of hats. Guests can hunt for hats throughout the exhibits, make their own hat, and enjoy a hat passport as they visit the living historians along the Red River Journey.
Come early and stay late and celebrate Oklahoma at Septemberfest!
For more information, please contact Lori Oden at (405) 522-0780 or loden@okhistory.org.
Home School Day
Monday, October 14, 2013
The Oklahoma History Center will host our 5th Annual Home School Day on Monday, October 14, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Home School Day at the History Center is designed to offer family learners the chance to participate in a program specifically designed for mixed age groups. Activities run throughout the day allowing participants to stop by any time. The museum will offer a hands-on adventure into Oklahoma’s past. Visitors can explore the museum with the help of gallery guides, follow along with our scavenger hunt, take part in hands-on demonstrations, and enjoy a variety of historical interpreters. Visitors will find activities and demonstrations throughout the galleries.
Home School Day is designed for family learners and home school groups to come, experience, and do! No registration is required. Best of all, admission to the program is free. The museum offers a number of outdoor picnic areas or you can drop by the Winnie Mae Café during your visit for lunch.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Carved in Stone: the Meaning of Gravestone Graphics
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Join us at the Oklahoma History Center as we explore the meaning behind historic gravestones on Saturday, October 26. Gravestones and cemeteries are rich in a language of symbols. Those symbols can be difficult to interpret because of changes in meaning over time. By examining grave markers one can learn more than just the person’s name. This class will provide the skills necessary to investigate the past through tombstones.
The class will run from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and is free with admission. Registration is required.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
Milliners Class: Red Hats for Valentine's
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Join the Oklahoma History Center for a day of fun and hat making. Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own red had for Valentine's Day! On Saturday, February 2, the class will construct 1890s-style Edwardian hats. Class participants will work one on one with assistance to complete the project during the course. The cost for the class is $30.00 and includes all supplies, lunch, and a tour of the new Little Black Dress exhibit.
For more information on the class or to register please contact us at education@okhistory.org or by phone at (405) 522-3602.
