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September 2026
Kilgen Theatre Organ performance “Welcome Traveler” with guest organist Ryoki Yamaguchi
On Monday, September 21, 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 guest organist Ryoki Yamaguchi. His performance encompasses several American standards, aligning with his theme of “Welcome Traveler.” Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public and are available by calling 405-522-0765. Purchase tickets online. Alessandro Michelazzi Photography.
Find out more »Black Moses guest lecture with author Caleb Gayle
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host Caleb Gayle for a guest lecture at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday, September 24. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Caleb Gayle is an award-winning journalist and the author of Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State and We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power. A professor at Northeastern University in Boston, he is a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine.
Black Moses charts the rise of Edward McCabe and his efforts to create a Black state in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction, the book has received numerous accolades. They include the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize and the Oklahoma Book Award for Nonfiction. The Oklahoma Historical Society recognized Black Moses with the E. E. Dale Award for Outstanding Book on Oklahoma History.
After the lecture, there will be a question-and-answer session, followed by a book signing and reception. Copies of Black Moses will be available to purchase during the event.
Find out more »New Wave documentary screening
On Friday, September 25, at 6 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will screen the documentary New Wave. The film explores the young subculture of displaced refugees searching for an identity in Southern California by building a safe community space through 1980s Vietnamese American new wave music.
The subjects of the film experienced teenage rebellion, with mile-high hair, underground clubs, and listening to synthesized sounds, while coping with the bittersweet emotions of being far from home. In making New Wave, filmmaker Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past.
This film will be shown in conjunction with the Our Journeys traveling exhibit, presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display at the Oklahoma History Center through January 4, 2027.
Find out more »October 2026
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 »OETA’s Back In Time: “Woody Guthrie” premiere screening and panel discussion
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma History Center, invites the public to a special premiere screening examining the life of Woody Guthrie. This Back in Time episode will screen on Thursday, October 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie became one of America’s most influential folk musicians, using songs and stories to capture the struggles, hopes, and experiences of…
Find out more »Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center begin
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Year of the Cat film screening
On Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma History Center Museum will screen the film Year of the Cat. Year of the Cat (2025) follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon 50 years ago. Crafted as an investigative home movie, this intensely raw documentary weaves together moments of humor and…
Find out more »Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The HPRC will meet in the Leroy H. Fischer Boardroom, Oklahoma History Center (third floor), located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. The public is invited to attend. (NOTE: If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation, please contact Lynda Ozan at 405-522-4484 or [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, October 14.) Additionally, the meetings will also…
Find out more »Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center conclude
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
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 »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »“Exploring Tribal Sovereignty through Constitutional History” professional development workshop
Attention Educators! Join the National Constitution Center and the Oklahoma History Center Museum for a full-day professional development workshop exploring the history of tribal sovereignty through constitutional history and primary-source inquiry. During this workshop, educators will examine the constitutional and judicial history of tribal sovereignty through the Center’s nonpartisan educational framework. Participants will analyze historical documents and judicial decisions, consider how the Constitution and federal law have shaped the relationship between tribal nations and the United States, and make connections…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meetings occur on the fourth Wednesday of the first month of each quarter at 1:30 p.m., except for the May meeting. 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, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Find out more »Open House: Haunt the Museum
Step into the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening adventure. Experience the thrill of exploring the museum after hours. Prepare for a night filled with Halloween thrills and spine-tingling surprises. Be sure to wear your favorite costume and embark on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through the galleries, create your own spooky crafts, and gather around for ghost stories told by candlelight in the Chesapeake with living history presenters. Before you…
Find out more »November 2026
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening
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 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…
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »December 2026
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 »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 »January 2027
Our Journeys exhibit closes
The traveling exhibit Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People, will be on display in the Oklahoma History Center through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that explore migration, memory, and resilience across generations. The exhibit debuted in 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the displacement of millions of Vietnamese refugees whose stories continue to…
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