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June 2023
Musket Cleaning demonstration
Staff at the Fort Gibson Historic Site will host four musket-cleaning demonstrations on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m. on both days. These demonstrations will show visitors the behind-the-scenes work of musket maintenance done by staff members before and after historical programs at the site. Muskets are muzzle-loaded long guns that evolved in 16th-century Spain. Rifles eventually replaced them. The musket cleaning…
Find out more »Guided tours
Honey Springs Battlefield is pleased to announce a unique tour opportunity at the site. Students from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) will serve as tour guides on the six trails that cross the 1,100-acre battlefield on three Saturdays in June: June 3, 10, and 24, as well as, Saturday, July 1. The students will point out the exact locations of military actions, highlight key aspects of the engagement, and discuss its historical importance. Normally, the park…
Find out more »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum at a cost of $5 per person. Martha Ray teaches how to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, and camaraderie, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, and quilt patterns, along…
Find out more »Carriage House Sit and Sew
Sewers of all ages are invited to join the "Carriage House Sit and Sew" at the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City. This free monthly event is for makers and crafters of all kinds and all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their supplies and projects to sew and create in a different setting. Register for each session at https://www.preservationok.org/shop Registration is limited to 20 people. Guests can bring their food and drink. Coffee and water will…
Find out more »Musket Cleaning demonstration
Staff at the Fort Gibson Historic Site will host four musket-cleaning demonstrations on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 3 p.m. on both days. These demonstrations will show visitors the behind-the-scenes work of musket maintenance done by staff members before and after historical programs at the site. Muskets are muzzle-loaded long guns that evolved in 16th-century Spain. Rifles eventually replaced them. The musket cleaning…
Find out more »Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will celebrate the lives of Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows with a one-day celebration on Saturday, June 10. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the original historic ranch site. Stagecoaches will roll amid thundering horse hooves while the lightning of gunfire explodes around Pawnee Bill, May, and their cohorts, as the talented performers…
Find out more »Second Saturday Sewing Circle
Every Second Saturday, beginning in February, the Fort Towson Historic Site will hold a free, informal monthly Sewing Circle. Sewing and historic domestic skills—part of the fort's history—will be demonstrated and taught. All skill levels are welcome in the group which will allow more experienced guests to provide guidance for beginners. Participants are encouraged to bring their own modern or historic projects, or purchase kits from the site’s gift shop. "The idea behind this series is for a group of…
Find out more »Crochet a Market Bag workshop
On Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a crocheted market bag workshop for ages 16 and up. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take their own market bag while learning the crochet pattern, perfect for a trip to the farmers market or grocery store. Participants with an advanced beginner level of crocheting with a basic understanding of crochet stitches are recommended for this…
Find out more »The People’s House film screening at deadCenter Film Festival
On Sunday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m., a new documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. The People’s House was directed by Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley and produced with support from the Inasmuch Foundation and the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). A documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. “The People’s House” was directed by Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley and produced with support…
Find out more »“American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” Enid Summer Chautauqua
The Enid Chautauqua invites guests to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures at the 2023 Summer Chautauqua: “American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC). These FREE PROGRAMS will take place Tuesday through Saturday, June 13–17, under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. The week-long program includes daily workshops (at 10:30 a.m. and noon) and five evening performances (Tuesday–Saturday). Workshops take place in the…
Find out more »“American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” Enid Summer Chautauqua
The Enid Chautauqua invites guests to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures at the 2023 Summer Chautauqua: “American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC). These FREE PROGRAMS will take place Tuesday through Saturday, June 13–17, under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. The week-long program includes daily workshops (at 10:30 a.m. and noon) and five evening performances (Tuesday–Saturday). Workshops take place in the…
Find out more »“American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” Enid Summer Chautauqua
The Enid Chautauqua invites guests to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures at the 2023 Summer Chautauqua: “American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC). These FREE PROGRAMS will take place Tuesday through Saturday, June 13–17, under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. The week-long program includes daily workshops (at 10:30 a.m. and noon) and five evening performances (Tuesday–Saturday). Workshops take place in the…
Find out more »Story Time at Hunter’s Home
Every month, from March to June, Hunter’s Home will have a monthly story time for children of all ages. Watch for a new book title to be introduced every third Thursday of each month! Story time titles will feature The Mitten (1996) by Jan Brett in April; Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt (2017), by Kate Messner in May; and Dance at Grandpa’s (1995), by Laura Ingalls Wilder in June. Adding to the stories, parents and children are…
Find out more »“Freedom Songs” Juneteenth Celebration
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will celebrate Juneteenth with “Freedom Songs” on Thursday, June 15, from 5-8 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center. Juneteenth is the celebration of emancipation following the American Civil War. On June 19, 1865, US Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed the end of slavery at Galveston, Texas. News of emancipation spread north to the enslaved people in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) at different times during the summer of 1865. However, emancipation was not immediate for…
Find out more »“American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” Enid Summer Chautauqua
The Enid Chautauqua invites guests to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures at the 2023 Summer Chautauqua: “American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC). These FREE PROGRAMS will take place Tuesday through Saturday, June 13–17, under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. The week-long program includes daily workshops (at 10:30 a.m. and noon) and five evening performances (Tuesday–Saturday). Workshops take place in the…
Find out more »“American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” Enid Summer Chautauqua
The Enid Chautauqua invites guests to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures at the 2023 Summer Chautauqua: “American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach 1” hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC). These FREE PROGRAMS will take place Tuesday through Saturday, June 13–17, under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. The week-long program includes daily workshops (at 10:30 a.m. and noon) and five evening performances (Tuesday–Saturday). Workshops take place in the…
Find out more »“19th-Century Weapons and Tools of Survival” presentation by Seth Goff
On Saturday, June 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., come to Hunter's Home for a special presentation about the weapons and tools of survival common to the mid-19th century. Seth Goff, a living history interpreter will be making a safe presentation using a selection of reproduction and original firearms that were commonly used for self-defense, hunting, and recreational shooting during the 1840s and 1850s. After the presentation, visitors can explore Hunter's Home, the only remaining pre—Civil War plantation home in Oklahoma.…
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 at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic buildings in the Humphrey Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room…
Find out more »Kids Make History
On the third Saturday of each month, young visitors are encouraged to learn about history through fun, hands-on historic activities during the Kids Make History series at the Fort Towson Historic Site. The research-based programs will include games, cooking, historic arts and crafts, and reenacting skills. Updates on monthly programs and special events can be found on the Fort Towson Historic Site’s Facebook page or at www.okhistory.org. For more information, email fttowson@history.ok.gov or call 580-873-2634. The Fort Towson Historic Site…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
Grab your lasso and join the fun at Will‘s Wild West Kids Camp June 19–21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) in Claremore. Will's Wild West Kids Camp will transport participants back in time to the Wild West with hands-on activities in a fun and entertaining learning environment. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in nature programs, crafts, period dancing, 19th-century games, train rides, and much more. A chuck wagon lunch is…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
Grab your lasso and join the fun at Will‘s Wild West Kids Camp June 19–21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) in Claremore. Will's Wild West Kids Camp will transport participants back in time to the Wild West with hands-on activities in a fun and entertaining learning environment. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in nature programs, crafts, period dancing, 19th-century games, train rides, and much more. A chuck wagon lunch is…
Find out more »Youth Hand-Stitched Soccer Ball workshop
On Tuesday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a workshop for ages 9 to 17, teaching the steps in constructing a hand-stitched soccer ball made of faux leather. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take home their own functional soccer ball. The class cost is $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Registration for this class ends on June 13. Register for the Hand-stitched…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
Grab your lasso and join the fun at Will‘s Wild West Kids Camp June 19–21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) in Claremore. Will's Wild West Kids Camp will transport participants back in time to the Wild West with hands-on activities in a fun and entertaining learning environment. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in nature programs, crafts, period dancing, 19th-century games, train rides, and much more. A chuck wagon lunch is…
Find out more »“Finding the Girls: Records for Researching Women” Lunch and Learn webinar
On Wednesday, June 21, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a FREE Lunch & Learn webinar entitled "Finding the Girls: Records for Researching Women." Researching women can be difficult at any time period in history. This presentation will share and discuss useful records for investigating women in history and will present case studies to demonstrate the effective use of these records. Register for the webinar. At left, Pearl Folsom (Choctaw), creation date unkown (20472.14, Oklahoma Historical Society…
Find out more »Spoon Ring for Teens Metalsmithing workshop
On Wednesday, June 21, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a workshop about making a simple wrap ring by repurposing old spoons. This workshop focuses on a popular jewelry trend,—perfect for beginners ages 12 and up to learn the basic steps of jewelry-making. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take their own upcycled spoon ring home! The class cost is $30 for members and $45 for…
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 »History OffCenter: “OkieKaraoke” at the Cabin Boys Brewery
The Oklahoma Historical Society and OKPOP will host “OkieKaraoke” on Wednesday, June 21, from 6:30–9 p.m. inside Cabin Boys Brewery at 1717 E. 7th St. in Tulsa. The public is invited to show up in their best Oklahoma-inspired gear to sing their favorite Oklahoma songs! This event is part of the OHS series “History OffCenter.” It focuses on immersive, engaging experiences. With an emphasis on community outreach, this series features programs that explore a variety of Oklahoma history topics and…
Find out more »Guided tours
Honey Springs Battlefield is pleased to announce a unique tour opportunity at the site. Students from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) will serve as tour guides on the six trails that cross the 1,100-acre battlefield on three Saturdays in June: June 3, 10, and 24, as well as, Saturday, July 1. The students will point out the exact locations of military actions, highlight key aspects of the engagement, and discuss its historical importance. Normally, the park…
Find out more »Haversack Sewing workshop with Dr. Larry Toll
Fort Gibson Historic Site will host a haversack sewing workshop on Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch break from 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch is not provided in this workshop. A haversack is a small bag with a single shoulder strap. It was issued to the 19th-century soldier to carry his food rations and some personal gear while the soldier was on the march and was carried by some traveling civilians. The haversacks at…
Find out more »Hands-On Historic Skills
On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Fort Towson Historic Site welcomes visitors to take part in the Hands-On Historic Skills series of demonstrations.
Every month, guests can try their hand at using period artifacts and tools with the guidance of Fort Towson staff members and historical interpreters. Hands-on demonstrations allow individuals to experience the past by touching, using and gaining an appreciation for historical objects while in the Fort Towson setting.
Updates on monthly programs and special events can be found on the Fort Towson Historic Site’s Facebook page or at www.okhistory.org. For more information, email fttowson@history.ok.gov or call 580-873-2634. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located north of U.S. 70 near Fort Towson.
Find out more »1st Kansas Colored Infantry and Native Home Guard Regiments at the Battle of Honey Springs presentation by Art T. Burton
Honey Springs Battlefield will host a special presentation about the African American soldiers who fought for the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the Native Home Guard Regiments at the Battle of Honey Springs. The presentation will occur on Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. inside the Honey Springs Visitor Center. Retired professor and award-winning author Art T. Burton will discuss the relationship of African Americans and Native Americans in the Indian Territory during the Civil War for combatants…
Find out more »Simple Ring Metalsmithing workshop
On Tuesday, June 27, from noon to 5 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a workshop to teach participants how to create a simple sterling silver ring while learning basic jewelry-making skills. The cost of the class includes all materials for each participant to make and take home their own silver band ring. The class is for ages 16 and up and the cost is $65 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Registration for this class ends on…
Find out more »Sports Night at OHC
On Thursday, June 29, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will be hosting Sports Night for K–12 students and their families. This fun-filled, family-friendly event will be packed with activities, drills, games, crafts, and many more activities! Visitors can take part in the activities, explore the exhibits, and learn all about the history of sports in Oklahoma! The galleries of the Oklahoma History Center will stay open until 5 p.m. on June 29. The event is free to all…
Find out more »Wheels exhibit closes
An exhibit at the Cherokee Strip Museum exploring the many uses of wheels will remain open until Friday, June 30. From an 1800s-era spinning wheel to the four wheels of a 1900s Studebaker “Junior” wagon, to push lawnmowers, hand-cranked butter churns and cast-iron pulleys, this exhibit is designed to have you going in circles. This “bespoke” collection of every wheel, of every type, comprises the museum’s newest exhibit Wheels. For more information about all or the exhibits and programs at…
Find out more »Vintage Snack Sets exhibit closes
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will feature an exhibit of Vintage Snack Sets from Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 30. From the 1940s to the 1970s, women hosted teas, coffees, or church socials. On these special occasions, they would wear their "Sunday best" and bring out pretty snack sets that included a plate with a round indention to hold the matching cup. This exhibit includes pieces by manufacturers such as Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, the Indiana Glass…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Sullivan's Travels (1941), in its theater on Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »July 2023
Guided tours
Honey Springs Battlefield is pleased to announce a unique tour opportunity at the site. Students from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) will serve as tour guides on the six trails that cross the 1,100-acre battlefield on three Saturdays in June: June 3, 10, and 24, as well as, Saturday, July 1. The students will point out the exact locations of military actions, highlight key aspects of the engagement, and discuss its historical importance. Normally, the park…
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 at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic buildings in the Humphrey Village, which are from the territorial days, come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room…
Find out more »Overnight at the Chuck Wagon
Pack your sleeping bag, pajamas, toothbrush, and toothpaste for Overnight at the Chuck Wagon at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. This overnight event will take place from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7, to 9 a.m. to Saturday, July 8. This event is for children ages 5–12, accompanied by at least one adult. Participants will bed down in various parts of the museum for a night of 19th-century activities, movies, arts and crafts, games, and storytelling, with a chuck wagon…
Find out more »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum at a cost of $5 per person. Martha Ray teaches how to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, and camaraderie, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, and quilt patterns, along…
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