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June 2021
Brush Calligraphy class
Learn basic brush and pen strokes to create beautiful pieces of art in the Oklahoma History Center's Brush Calligraphy class on Saturday, June 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. This class is recommended for ages twelve and up. The cost is $10 for OHS members and $20 for nonmembers; all supplies are included. Registration opens May 14 and closes June 18.
Find out more »July 2021
SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. In this session, staff will discuss the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program in general. The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings. The session will also go over how the National Register of…
Find out more »SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
July 8 - The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. In this session, staff will discuss the 10 Standards for Rehabilitation. The intent of the Standards are to assist the long-term preservation of a property’s significance through the preservation of historic materials…
Find out more »SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
July 9 - The Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. For this session, staff will discuss the Guidelines for Rehabilitation. The Guidelines are intended to assist in applying the Standards to projects generally; consequently, they are not meant to give case-specific advice…
Find out more »Basket Making workshop
Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Basket Making workshop taught by Linda Lou Alexander on Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a potluck lunch during the workshop. The cost is $45 per person, which will cover all supplies to make your own basket. Preregistration is required. For more information about the event or to preregister, please call Linda Lou Alexander at 580-982-8632, or contact John Davis at jdavis@okhistory.org. Fort Towson Historic Site is located north…
Find out more »Barn Quilt workshop **class is full**
Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum on July 24 for our summer Barn Quilt workshop. Barn quilts are not made of fabric, but are instead square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block. The colorful wooden patterns are placed on the exteriors of structures, and have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities all across the United States. Oklahoma State University Extension Educator Lindy Hoel will lead this workshop, where each participant will complete their…
Find out more »Rocket class
The Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will hold a Rocket class on Saturday, July 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is being held in conjunction with the exhibit Launch to Landing: Oklahomans and Space. Rocket Class will begin with a behind-the-scenes tour and engage participants with a hands-on educational cart chock full of items about space. In the last half of the class, participants will make their own water bottle rockets and take turns launching them toward space! The class is…
Find out more »National History Day Boot Camp
The Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a National History Day Boot Camp on Thursday, July 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will show middle and high school teachers how to bring project-based learning and critical thinking skills into their classrooms through the adaptable curriculum of the National History Day program. The workshop is $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $15 for nonmembers. To register, please visit www.okhistory.org/historycenter/classes. Registration closes Monday, July 19.
Find out more »September 2021
SHPO “Mapping tips for Section 106 reviews” virtual workshop
On Wednesday, September 8, the State Historic Preservation Office will have an online workshop to teach mapping tips for Section 106 reviews to provide resources useful in illustrating project locations for Section 106 reviews. This workshop will overview best practices for illustrating project location/area of potential effect (APE) for Section 106 reviews and a brief review of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) legal locations. The content will also include how to calculate latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees, using…
Find out more »OkNHD Library Day
Join us for our annual Oklahoma National History Day (OkNHD) Library Day on Thursday, September 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will conduct research for their projects and attend workshops. OkNHD Library Day is free for educators, students, and parents! Registration opens August 12 and closes September 17.
Find out more »October 2021
Casserole Carrier Basket Making workshop with Linda Lou Alexander
Fort Towson Historic Site is proud to present a Basket Making workshop on October 9, 2021. Instructor Linda Lou Alexander will teach participants the art of basket weaving a casserole carrier basket in this hands-on workshop. Attendees will get to take home a completed basket just the right size to hold an oblong casserole dish! This program will start at 9 a.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m. Since there is no food service at Fort Towson, attendees should plan…
Find out more »Family Day at the Museum
Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum on Saturday, October 16, for Family Day at the Museum! During this month’s Family Day, Lea McCormick will be on-site to teach a class on traditional basket weaving from 1–3 p.m. Family Day at the Museum is a free event, but donations are always appreciated. To find out more about the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, please call 918-341-0719 or visit www.willrogers.com.
Find out more »November 2021
Cast-Iron Cooking class
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will hold a Cast-Iron Cooking class on Saturday, November 13, from noon to 4 p.m. In this casual, fun class, participants will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware as they create a Dutch oven delight and enjoy a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning how to cook in the backyard. All materials needed for the class will be provided. The cost for this workshop is…
Find out more »SHPO National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) virtual workshop series
On Thursday, November 18, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host the NRHP virtual workshop series. The introductory topic will be: "What is the National Register of Historic Places?" Two classes will be offered in the NRHP virtual workshop on November 18 and 19. The live, online sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free and open to the public; however, the SHPO requests that participants register for each session they wish to attend.…
Find out more »SHPO National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) virtual workshop series
On Friday, November 19, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host the NRHP virtual workshop series. The session on November 19 will instruct participants on how to write a National Register of Historic Places nomination. Two classes will be offered in the NRHP virtual workshop on November 18 and 19. The 2-day workshop series will be held online and live sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. In this two-day session, staff will discuss the National Register…
Find out more »December 2021
SHPO Section 106 virtual workshop series
On Wednesday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will offer the first class in Section 106 virtual workshop series. It will offer an overview Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Four classes will be offered in Section 106 virtual workshops taking place on December 1, 2, 3, and 6. The 4-day workshop series will be held online and live sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free…
Find out more »SHPO Section 106 virtual workshop series
On Thursday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will offer the second class in the Section 106 virtual workshop series. It will cover the topic of Section 106 and the Oklahoma Archeological Survey. Four classes will be offered in Section 106 virtual workshops taking place on December 1, 2, 3, and 6. The 4-day workshop series will be held online and live sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are…
Find out more »SHPO Section 106 virtual workshop series
On Friday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will offer the second class in the Section 106 virtual workshop series. It will cover the topic of Section 106 and forms, GIS, and fieldwork. Four classes will be offered in Section 106 virtual workshops taking place on December 1, 2, 3, and 6. The 4-day workshop series will be held online and live sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are…
Find out more »SHPO Section 106 virtual workshop series
On Monday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will offer the second class in the Section 106 virtual workshop series. It will cover the topic of Section 106 and tribal consultation. Four classes will be offered in Section 106 virtual workshops taking place on December 1, 2, 3, and 6. The 4-day workshop series will be held online and live sessions will offer ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free and…
Find out more »SHPO Tax Credits virtual workshop series
On Wednesday, December 8, The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will begin the Tax Credits virtual workshop series with a session that overviews the Tax Incentives program. From December 8–10, SHPO will host the Tax Credits virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free and open to the public, however, the SHPO requests that participants register for each session they wish to…
Find out more »SHPO Tax Credits virtual workshop series
On Thursday, December 9, The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will begin the Tax Credits virtual workshop series with a session about the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation. From December 8–10, SHPO will host the Tax Credits virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free and open to the public, however, the SHPO requests that participants register for each session…
Find out more »SHPO Tax Credits virtual workshop series
On Friday, December 10, The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will begin the Tax Credits virtual workshop series with a session about the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for rehabilitation. From December 8–10, SHPO will host the Tax Credits virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. All workshops are free and open to the public, however, the SHPO requests that participants register for each session…
Find out more »January 2022
Museum OKademy volunteer training class
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will hold a six-session course in 2022 to train volunteers. The classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning on Saturday, January 15, and concluding on Saturday, April 2.
The course is designed to train volunteers, living history interpreters, and museum docents for the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center! Each of the six sessions will cover the history of northwestern Oklahoma and provide the attendees with a basic understanding of museums, heritage, and public history. Registration is required. Register today!
Find out more »Volunteer Training Day
On January 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will hold a Volunteer Training Day. Attendees will learn the basics of volunteering at the mansion, including history, tour protocols, and all volunteer opportunities throughout the year. For more information, please contact Chantry Banks, Executive Director at director@preservationok.org. Register online
Find out more »Lap Loom Weaving class
On Saturday, January 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Oklahoma History Center will hold a Weaving class, which will teach participants how to create basic weaving patterns with a lap loom. The class, open for ages 12 and above, is offered by the Oklahoma History Center's Education Department and will also cover a brief history of weaving traditions. All materials are provided and participants will be able to take projects created in the class home with them. The cost…
Find out more »February 2022
Museum OKademy volunteer training class *canceled due to weather*
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will hold a six-session course in 2022 to train volunteers. The classes will be held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning on Saturday, January 15, and concluding on Saturday, April 2.
The course is designed to train volunteers, living history interpreters, and museum docents for the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center! Each of the six sessions will cover the history of northwestern Oklahoma and provide the attendees with a basic understanding of museums, heritage, and public history. Registration is required. Register today!
Find out more »Casserole Carrier Basket Making workshop
Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Casserole Carrier Basket Making workshop taught by Linda Lou Alexander on Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a potluck lunch during the workshop. The cost is $45 per person, which will cover all supplies to make your own casserole carrier basket. Preregistration is required. For more information about the event or to preregister, please call Linda Lou Alexander at 580-982-8632, or contact John Davis at jdavis@okhistory.org. Fort Towson Historic…
Find out more »Make & Take Workshop: Cornbread
Shell it. Grind it. Sift it. Mix it. Whisk it. Pour it. Bake, and serve it! Join the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center for History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip on Saturday, February 19 for a special Make & Take Workshop! A ticket reserves a spot in the class includes all of the ingredients, AND comes with a 6" cast iron skillet participants will be taking home! The workshop will be teaching how to make cornbread from a heritage recipe.…
Find out more »“Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma: Log Barns in Oklahoma” webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office is holding a webinar series entitled "Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma" featuring presenters who specialize in barn history, construction, and restoration. On Tuesday, February 22, the topic will be "Log Barns in Oklahoma." These presentations will be held on the last Tuesday of every other month, beginning at 6 p.m. The webinars will be limited to the first 100 registrants. April 26 - "Three-Bay and Crib Barns in Oklahoma" June 28 - "Use of…
Find out more »“The First Indian Home Guard” presentation with Dr. Jane Johansson *postponed*
Honey Springs Battlefield’s special presentation, “The First Indian Home Guard,” which was originally scheduled to take place at the battlefield’s Visitor Center on Saturday, February 26, at 1 p.m. has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 12, at 1 p.m. to take place at the same location.
Find out more »March 2022
Historical Travel Bag workshop
On Sunday, March 5, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Chisholm Trail Museum will host a Historical Travel Bag workshop. Participants will create a 19th-century travel bag under the guidance of Marna Davis, the "Domestic Lady’s Dressmaker." The bag will be made from a pattern fashioned after measurements from a period original found repeatedly in period fashion magazines and Butterick catalogs from the 1870s through the 1890s. The cost for the class is $75, with materials and lunch…
Find out more »Stained Glass Preservation and Restoration workshop
On Saturday, March 19, Preservation Oklahoma will have an in-person Stained Glass Preservation and Restoration workshop at the Carriage House of the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion at 405 NW 15th Street, Oklahoma City. The workshop will take place from 10 am–2 pm, with lunch and drinks provided. This workshop is the perfect place to gain hands-on experience in the restoration and preservation of vintage/antique stained glass. Tim Brown of Artistic Glass Studio in Edmond will lead the workshop, teaching…
Find out more »Make and Take Workshop: Carpentry
Join us for History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip on Saturday, March 19 for a special Make & Take Workshop! We are making wooden toolboxes in the historic Humphrey Heritage Village. Cut out your material, nail it all together, and learn a heritage skill! This special workshop is $25 per person. Register now! Spots in the workshop are limited and will go quickly! Not only does your ticket reserve you a spot in the class, but you also take home…
Find out more »April 2022
Quilting workshop with Martha Ray *canceled*
Visit the Sod House Museum southeast of Aline for a quilting workshop on Saturday. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. with instructor Martha Ray, and the cost is $5 per person. For more information, please contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-463-2441 or sodhouse@okhistory.org.
The Sod House Museum seeks to preserve Oklahoma’s only remaining sod house and interprets the early-day lifestyles of a pioneer, from the establishment of the Cherokee Outlet in 1893 to 1920. The museum encloses the original sod house which is the key exhibit. Visitors can enjoy the experience of walking through the “soddy” and exploring exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and a root cellar. The artifacts and exhibits portray the daily activities of the pioneers.
Find out more »Cobweb broom making class with Maddox Cott
Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will host a broom making workshop on Friday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Historical interpreter Maddox Cott will teach class participants all the steps to create a 19th-century handcrafted broom that they can take home and use. The class will be limited to 10 participants and costs $25 for materials and instruction. Please call Hunter’s Home at 918-456-2751 for more information or to register. No refunds will be issued on the day of…
Find out more »Make and Take Workshop: Pin Cushions
Join us for History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip on Saturday, April 16 for a special Make & Take Workshop! We are making woodland creature pin cushions in the historic Humphrey Heritage Village. Cut out your material, sew it all together, and learn a heritage skill! The workshop will be led by historic seamstress Marna Davis. This special workshop is $20 per person. Register now! Spots in the workshop are limited and will go quickly! Not only does your ticket…
Find out more »Handcrafted Soap Making class
Join the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a hands-on class exploring the art of handcrafted soap making using both historic and modern methods. Participants will learn how to make old-fashioned lye soap, discuss the history of making soap, and craft their own soaps to take home. Register online. The registration deadline is April 13. Only $20 will be refunded if your cancelation occurs after the registration deadline. The cost of the…
Find out more »“Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma: Three-Bay and Crib Barns in Oklahoma” webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office is holding a series of webinars entitled "Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma" featuring presenters who specialize in barn history, construction, and restoration. On Tuesday, April 26, the topic will be "Three-Bay and Crib Barns in Oklahoma." Presentations will be held every other month on the last Tuesday at 6 p.m. The webinars will be limited to the first 100 registrants. June 28 - "Use of Stone and Bank Barns in Oklahoma August 30 -…
Find out more »May 2022
Milliner (hat-making) class
Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own hat in the Oklahoma History Center’s Milliner class on Saturday, May 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This class is recommended for ages twelve and up. Space is limited! Registration is $50 for OHS members and $70 for nonmembers; all supplies are included. Coffee and water will be provided. Participants should bring their own lunch. Register online Milliner class at the Oklahoma Historical Society. Photo by The Oklahoman.
Find out more »Section 106: National Historic Preservation Act virtual workshop
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a Section 106 virtual workshop series from May 9 to May 12. All sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act provides that Federal agencies must consider the effect of their undertakings on archeological and historic properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Section 106 workshop series is designed for preservation professionals, government agency representatives, and concerned…
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