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January 2027
“19th-Century Pastimes and Hobbies” living history program
How did people spend their free time in the 19th century? Come to Honey Springs Battlefield to find out! Join Site Director Molly Goff on Saturday, January 16, anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a hands-on look at the hobbies and pastimes of the Civil War era. This program is fun for all ages! We’ll explore the toys and games children played with, how soldiers passed the time in camp, and the practical uses behind everyday hobbies and…
Find out more »March 2027
Coffee with the General
On Saturday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host living historian Jim Spillars, who will portray General Blunt (1826–1881). Spillars will give a presentation on Blunt’s leadership during the Engagement at Honey Springs, which was the largest of more than 107 documented hostile encounters in Indian Territory. He will be dressed in period Civil War attire for this event. James Blunt was a ship captain, a physician, and an abolitionist. He led Indigenous and Black troops to…
Find out more »April 2027
Nature Journaling
On Saturday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, artist Jim Mullenax of Rocky Pond Pen and Ink will visit Honey Springs Battlefield to teach the importance of making a nature journal. The class will help teach you how to be inquisitive about the world around you by making simple sketches in a journal, which can become a satisfying practice. The class will spark creativity by prompting questions like, “What do I notice?” or “What do I wonder?” This family-friendly…
Find out more »July 2027
Battle of Honey Springs Memorial
Honey Springs Battlefield will hold its annual memorial service on Saturday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., to honor the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah. The service commemorates the largest of approximately 107 documented Civil War military engagements that took place throughout Indian Territory, now present-day Oklahoma. The engagement took place at the Honey Springs settlement, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, on July 17, 1863, just two weeks after the famous Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Approximately 9,000…
Find out more »November 2027
Battle of Honey Springs Education Day
On Friday, November 5, students from schools across the state will have the opportunity to explore education stations teaching topics related to the Civil War in Indian Territory and the battle itself. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., living historians will demonstrate military drills, cooking techniques, everyday activities for soldiers, and civilian life. Numerous sutlers will be selling 19th-century reproduction military equipment, clothing, books, and souvenirs, and food vendors will also be on-site. Pre-registration is required and will be opening…
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