Press Release
May 15, 2026
Contact: David C. Reed
Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-873-2634
[email protected]
okhistory.org/forttowson
Fort Towson Historic Site to Host Dutch Oven Gathering on May 30
FORT TOWSON, Okla. — The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Dutch oven gathering on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m.-noon. The quarterly event is FREE for participants and guests. All are welcome to participate in this informal event.
The talents of local cast iron chefs will be on display at the Fort Towson Historic Site, with each person setting up their outdoor kitchen and preparing delicious treats. The event will be a time for Dutch oven enthusiasts to gather for fellowship, demonstrate Dutch oven cooking skills and introduce the public to the joy of outdoor cooking in cast iron. Registration is required for those who plan to cook.
Cooking outdoors with a camp Dutch oven is as much about the process as it is the food. Guests at this event will see every part of the process, including lighting charcoal or fire, preparing the food and heat management. They will observe that each cook has their own favorite techniques, tools and unique style. Samples of the delicious dishes will be available at noon.
Dutch oven gatherings are community-led events held quarterly at the Fort Towson Historic Site. All are welcome to attend, and cooks are urged to register to receive updates. For more information about the events or to register to cook at the “Dutch Oven Gathering,” call 580-873-2634 or email [email protected]. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.
Fort Towson Historic Site is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Towson Historic Site are available upon request.
