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May 2021
Tea and Talk at Horizon Hill: Women and Wild West Shows
Please join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum on Saturday, May 15, for the Museum’s Tea and Talk at Horizon Hill. The program will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will be treated to a variety of traditional teas and snacks on the lawn at Horizon Hill, Territorial Governor A. J. Seay’s home. During the event, Dr. Alyce Webb will speak on the topic of Women and Wild West Shows. Registration is $15 per person and space is limited.…
Find out more »July 2021
Barn Quilt workshop
Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum on July 24 for our summer Barn Quilt workshop. Barn quilts, which are square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and are placed on any structure, have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Oklahoma State University Extension Educator Lindy Hoel will lead this workshop, where each participant will complete their very own barn quilt to proudly display at home. This workshop is from 9 a.m. to 4…
Find out more »August 2021
Traditional Trades Day
Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for Traditional Trades Day on Saturday, August 21, and discover historic occupations and heritage skills. Traditional trades and skills were the lifeblood of the community for decades where local craftsmen provided the items necessary for everyday life. Come explore a variety of demonstrations including carpentry, wet-plate photography, leatherwork, dressmaking, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, lacemaking, flintknapping, laundry, traditional cooking, and more. This family-friendly program is $5 for adults and free for those 16 and under.…
Find out more »October 2021
Chuck Wagon Gathering
Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for some cowboy fun on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2. On Friday, a variety of wagons from across the region will demonstrate traditional chuckwagon cooking as they prepare historical cowboy meals using only traditional ingredients. Drop-in Saturday for family day and see a variety of working chuck wagons as they prepare some of their favorite dishes. Activities Saturday include live music, cooking demonstrations, Straka Longhorns, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, and…
Find out more »Chuck Wagon Gathering
Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for some cowboy fun on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2. On Friday, a variety of wagons from across the region will demonstrate traditional chuckwagon cooking as they prepare historical cowboy meals using only traditional ingredients. Drop-in Saturday for family day and see a variety of working chuck wagons as they prepare some of their favorite dishes. Activities Saturday include live music, cooking demonstrations, Straka Longhorns, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, and…
Find out more »Maps and Mapmaking: Historical Maps of Oklahoma exhibit closes
On November 16, the Chisholm Trail Museum (CTM) in Kingfisher opened a special temporary exhibit featuring historical maps from the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS), as well as historical surveying equipment from the museum. Maps and Mapmaking: Historical Maps of Oklahoma was created in partnership with the OHS John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center at the Oklahoma History Center. It is a traveling exhibit curated by CTM Director Jason Harris and OHS Research Director Chad Williams that will be shared with…
Find out more »November 2021
Cast Iron Cooking class
Join us Saturday, November 6, from noon to 4 p.m. for a Cast Iron Cooking class. In this casual, fun class, participants will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware. Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning how to cook in your backyard. All materials needed for the class will be provided. This class is restricted to adults and children 10 and…
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