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October 2026
Addie’s Trunk exhibit closes
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home invites you to step back in time in October with a new exhibit that brings to life the ways women in the early 1900s carefully packed for long journeys. The exhibit showcases Addie Drummond’s coats, dresses, hats, and accessories, thoughtfully arranged as if awaiting a grand adventure. Women of this era would have traveled with massive trunks, some tipping the scales at over 100 pounds, brimming with quilts, sunbonnets, and cherished Sunday outfits, each…
Find out more »Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit closes
The Museum of the Western Prairie will host the Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit through Saturday, October 31. Lonesome Dove—Larry McMurtry’s epic novel of two aging Texas Rangers who drive a herd of stolen cattle 2,500 miles from the Rio Grande to Montana to found the first ranch there—captured the public imagination and has never let it go. The Lonesome Dove miniseries, which first aired on CBS in 1989, lassoed an even wider audience. Capturing the sweeping visual imagery of the…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days Parade
Join the Claremore community as it celebrates Will Rogers’s 147th birthday at the Will Rogers Days Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. Celebrate with this year’s theme: 100 years of Route 66, the Will Rogers Highway. This year, the parade has an incredible lineup of celebrity grand marshals, including Barry Corbin, Bruce Boxleitner, Dean Butler, and Rob Word. Would you like to be a part of the parade? Participation in the parade is free, and a parade sign-up…
Find out more »“Washington Irving and the Mounted Rangers” program
On Saturdays, October 17, 24, and 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will hold a come-and-go living history program to educate the public about early expeditions to Fort Gibson in 1832. That year, author Washington Irving arrived at Fort Gibson, which was the last stop on his journey to explore the western frontier. He also traveled with a unique group of Mounted Rangers. During his time with Captain…
Find out more »The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club wreath laying and “Hats off to Will” luncheon
The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club (Cherokee) will hold a special wreath laying and “Hats off to Will” luncheon on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 2 p.m. The Pocahontas Club will lay a wreath at noon, to be followed by entertainment and a meal. Admission is free. For more information on this event, visit the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club website.
Find out more »Haunt the Hill
On Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., The Chisholm in Kingfisher will host “Haunt the Hill,” a family-friendly trick-or-treating event. There will be child-friendly, candlelit mansion walk-throughs at Horizon Hill, the former mansion of the third territorial governor, A. J. Seay. Put Kingfisher on the list for some fun trick-or-treating activities for ghouls, ghosts, and costumed children of all ages! The first 100 kids will get full-size candy bars!
Find out more »Halloween at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a Halloween Night, compliments of Armstrong Bank, on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the museum. Businesses and individuals will share treats. Halloween Night at the Museum is FREE and open to all ages. Learn more about Halloween Night at the Museum If you have a business or organization and would like to host a table, sign…
Find out more »November 2026
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening and author event with Jim Ross and Shellee Graham
On Monday, November 2, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., a book signing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. with authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham, and the Crossroads screening will be held at 7 p.m. Jim Ross and Shellee Graham will be signing Route 66: The First 100 Years. The book will…
Find out more »Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program in Oklahoma
On Tuesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. Central Time, the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar on the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program in Oklahoma. Viewers will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for the 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…
Find out more »Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry exhibit opens
See the Oklahoma Historical Society exhibit Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at TCC Metro Campus through December 8. The exhibition is part of the walkable downtown stops during the Route 66 Centennial Celebration festivities in Tulsa on November 11. Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry is a traveling exhibit originally organized by the American Library Association, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Dr. Jess C. Porter from the University of…
Find out more »Photographing the Great Plains: Farm Security Administration, 1935–1945 exhibit opens
See the Oklahoma Historical Society exhibit Photographing the Great Plains: Farm Security Administration, 1935–1945 at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at TCC Metro Campus through December 8. The exhibition is part of the walkable downtown stops during the Route 66 Centennial Celebration festivities in Tulsa on November 11. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) began in 1937 as the successor to the Resettlement Administration (RA), which was formed in 1935 as part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal program.…
Find out more »Free Admission Day
Will Rogers (William Penn Adair Rogers) was born on November 4, 1879, in Indian Territory near Oologah. In celebration of his birthday, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be open to the public with free admission and cupcakes for visitors on Wednesday, November 4. Join the Claremore community as it celebrates Will Rogers’s 147th birthday! Learn more about Will Rogers.
Find out more »We Fought Back: The Black Legal Struggle for Education in Oklahoma Territory book talk and signing with author Sara Doolittle
Author Dr. Sara Doolittle will present a free author talk and book signing at The Chisholm on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. The discussion will feature her new title, We Fought Back: The Black Legal Struggle for Education in Oklahoma Territory (The University of Oklahoma Press, 2026). Copies of the book will be available at the signing. Most people are familiar with the landmark 1954 US Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education, which held that state laws…
Find out more »“Cards and Board Games: Entertainment in the 1830s” program
A living history program held on Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21 will explore entertainment in the 1830s. Site interpreter Seth Goff will demonstrate and teach visitors how games were set up and played. You can learn more about how 19th-century soldiers and civilians entertained themselves with faro and card games. Whenever the soldiers at Fort Gibson had authorized downtime—or whenever enlisted soldiers decided to take a “break” at the expense of Uncle Sam and their officers, there were many…
Find out more »Artillery Demonstrations with the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery
On Saturday, November 7, Honey Springs Battlefield will host artillery demonstrations with the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery! Programs will be held at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Each program will feature a few shots from a Mountain Howitzer and Mountain Rifle, both types of weapons that would have been seen at the Battle of Honey Springs. Following each of the firings, Jim Spillars, Director of the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery, will give a brief presentation. The 1st Arkansas will…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South—Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies documentary screening
A powerful new documentary that centers on the lived experiences and overlooked perspectives of South Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora will be shown at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South — Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies (2025) documentary reexamines the war through the experiences of South Vietnamese civilians, soldiers, political prisoners, refugees, and families whose stories have too often been overlooked, distorted, or excluded from mainstream…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 screening
On Sunday, November 8, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Coleman Theatre in Miami. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. It explores the…
Find out more »Goldberg Variations performed by Hyunsoon Whang
On Sunday, November 8, settle into the Museum of the Western Prairie to enjoy the exquisite talent of pianist Hyunsoon Whang as she performs Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” The 1741 composition consists of an aria followed by 30 variations. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon and is brought to you by the Western Trail Historical Society. RSVP by calling or texting 580-482-1044.
Find out more »Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring the silent film My Best Girl (1927) with Clark Wilson
On Monday, November 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Theatre Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center, featuring organist Clark Wilson accompanying the silent film My Best Girl (1927). My Best Girl is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, starring Mary Pickford and Charles “Buddy” Rogers. Charles Rosher received an Academy Award nomination for his cinematography of this film in 1928. Clark Wilson is one…
Find out more »Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
On Tuesday, November 10, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (OKSHPO) will host a free webinar to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is intended to provide an introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The OKSHPO strives to convey the importance of the Section 106 process and to assist those who may be involved in Oklahoma. This presentation with Kristina Wyckoff will include a…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 free film screenings
On Wednesday, November 11, Tulsa will celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday—One Road, One Hundred Years of Memories! On November 11, the Mother Road turns 100. Oklahoma is throwing a monumental birthday party in Tulsa with a day of events throughout downtown, including art, live music, and a street party. There will be free screenings throughout the day of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 during the Centennial Celebration! Five different showings of the one-hour film will be…
Find out more »Route 66 Centennial Celebration VIP Party at OKPOP
One Road. One Hundred Years of Memories! On November 11, the Mother Road turns 100. And Oklahoma is throwing a monumental birthday party in Tulsa. Honor our veterans, follow the celebration throughout the day, including a centennial crawl downtown, join the centennial moment at 5 p.m., and carry the celebration into an evening of Oklahoma music. A VIP Party from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will be held inside the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture, between the street party and the evening concerts.…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 evening screening on OETA
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 will re-air on OETA on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with Director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 reveals why Oklahoma is the…
Find out more »Inked in History
Visit the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid for its Inked in History event on Friday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of Senate Bill 806. The bill was signed by Governor Brad Henry and took effect on November 1, 2006. It legalized tattooing in Oklahoma, making it the last state to do so. At this special event, visitors will learn about the history of tattooing in Oklahoma and…
Find out more »2026 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals. The…
Find out more »“Cards and Board Games: Entertainment in the 1830s” program
A living history program held on Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21 will explore entertainment in the 1830s. Site interpreter Seth Goff will demonstrate and teach visitors how games were set up and played. You can learn more about how 19th-century soldiers and civilians entertained themselves with faro and card games. Whenever the soldiers at Fort Gibson had authorized downtime—or whenever enlisted soldiers decided to take a “break” at the expense of Uncle Sam and their officers, there were many…
Find out more »History Alive: President George and Martha Washington
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is honored to present Dan and Kelly Shippey in portrayals of George and Martha Washington as part of America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. Join us for these special presentations on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, Evening Programs Two evening programs are open to the public. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and tickets will be available soon. Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. This program will…
Find out more »National Register of Historic Places Overview webinar
On Tuesday, November 17, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). NRHP 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 what listing in the National Register means, the rights…
Find out more »History Alive: President George and Martha Washington
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is honored to present Dan and Kelly Shippey in portrayals of George and Martha Washington as part of America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. Join us for these special presentations on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, Evening Programs Two evening programs are open to the public. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and tickets will be available soon. Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. This program will…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. However, Executive Committee meetings are not usually held on the months in which the full board meets. Agendas will be available online 24 hours prior to the meeting at okhistory.org/BOARD. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006) in its theatre on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
Find out more »Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America author talk and book signing with Smithsonian Documentarian Candacy Taylor
On Friday, November 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum and the Metropolitan Library system will co-sponsor a free author talk and signing with Smithsonian Documentarian and author Candacy Taylor. The special event will explore the title Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Discover the stories behind the Green Book and its lasting impact on American history and Route 66. Before the program, guests are invited to explore the…
Find out more »“Cards and Board Games: Entertainment in the 1830s” program
A living history program held on Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21 will explore entertainment in the 1830s. Site interpreter Seth Goff will demonstrate and teach visitors how games were set up and played. You can learn more about how 19th-century soldiers and civilians entertained themselves with faro and card games. Whenever the soldiers at Fort Gibson had authorized downtime—or whenever enlisted soldiers decided to take a “break” at the expense of Uncle Sam and their officers, there were many…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »December 2026
Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »12th Annual Holiday Market
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus will host its 12th Annual Holiday Market on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. The event will showcase the talents of local artists, who will be selling their unique work, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, and handcrafted leather goods. This is an excellent opportunity to support both the artists and the museum while doing your holiday shopping. The Market opens at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Visitors can…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
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