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December 2015
Deck the Halls at the Oklahoma History Center
Load up the family and come "Deck the Halls" with us at the Oklahoma History Center on December 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This family-friendly event will include activities and a chance to meet a variety of historical Mr. and Mrs. Clauses. This event is free with admission to the museum. For more information please contact education@okhistory.org or (405) 522-3602.
Find out more »February 2016
First Saturday Hands-On History, Oklahoma History Center
On the first Saturday of every month the Oklahoma History Center will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 p.m. Each month the program will focus on a particular theme and create learning opportunities connected to that theme. The activities will target children of all ages but adults are welcome to participate. February 6–Black History Month, Presidents Day and Valentine's Day March 5–Women's History Month April 2–Earth Day and Pioneer Life May 7–Military Appreciation Month
Find out more »African American Education in Oklahoma, with Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr.
On Saturday, February 27, the Oklahoma History Center welcomes Dr. Donnie Nero Sr. Dr. Nero will speak about the history of African American education in Oklahoma. Dr. Nero is president of the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame and former president of Connors State College. Dr. Nero's program will begin at 11am. A documentary will follow at 1pm and an Okietales program for children will begin at 2pm.
Find out more »March 2016
First Saturday Hands-On History, Oklahoma History Center
On the first Saturday of every month the Oklahoma History Center will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 p.m. Each month the program will focus on a particular theme and create learning opportunities connected to that theme. The activities will target children of all ages but adults are welcome to participate. February 6–Black History Month, Presidents Day and Valentine's Day March 5–Women's History Month April 2–Earth Day and Pioneer Life May 7–Military Appreciation Month
Find out more »Spring Break Activities, Oklahoma History Center
Enjoy spring break at the Oklahoma History Center! Join us March 15-18 for a new theme and activity each day. Spring break programs are free with admission. March 15 - On Tipi Tuesday, explore the American Indian gallery, view the Tipi with Battle Pictures, and participate in hands-on activities. March 16 - It's Wacky Wednesday! Go on a scavenger hunt, make wacky hats, and learn wacky facts about Oklahoma. March 17 - Revisit Oklahoma pioneer days on Throwback Thursday. March…
Find out more »April 2016
2016 Oklahoma History Conference
The Oklahoma Historical Society's Oklahoma History Conference will be held in Woodward, Oklahoma, April 27–29, 2016. The theme for the conference is "Landmarks and Turning Points in Oklahoma History." From prehistory to the present, landmarks and turning points have played prominent roles in the history of Oklahoma. Landmarks may refer to geographic or man-made structures that define a locality or have played a significant role in the history of a community or geographical region. Landmark events in history also may…
Find out more »May 2016
Murrell Home Living History Education Day
The George M. Murrell Home Historic Site, just south of Tahlequah, will host its 6th Annual Living History Education Day on Friday, May 6, 2016. Public, private, and homeschool students, ages K-12, are invited to attend the program. Living history interpreters will demonstrate a variety of nineteenth century activities, ranging from animal husbandry to games to gardening. The Murrell Home was built in 1845 for the niece of Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross and is the only remaining antebellum plantation…
Find out more »Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold it 11th annual Archaeology Day on May 7, 2016. This day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Spiro Mounds site will celebrate its 37th year of increasing awareness of Oklahoma archaeology. As a bonus Archaeology Day will be a free day with no entrance fees will be collected, although donations are gratefully accepted. Throughout the celebration items will be given away by drawing and there will be birthday cake. If you have…
Find out more »First Saturday Hands-On History, Oklahoma History Center
On the first Saturday of every month the Oklahoma History Center will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 p.m. Each month the program will focus on a particular theme and create learning opportunities connected to that theme. The activities will are designed for children of all ages but adults are welcome to participate.
Find out more »July 2016
Civil War Teachers Institute
The Oklahoma Historical Society is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Civil War Teachers Institute set for July 6–8, 2016, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Civil War Teachers Institute will explore the impact of the American Civil War on Indian Territory and the Five Civilized Tribes. Conference participants will visit important landmarks of the war, including Fort Gibson Historic Site, Honey Springs Battlefield, and the George M. Murrell Home Historic Site. Facilitators for the event include education staff from the Oklahoma Historical…
Find out more »First Saturday Hands-On History, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center's Hands-On History program will be held on the second Saturday in July due to Independence Day. The theme for the July First Saturday is "Ice Cream Month," and it will be sponsored by SONIC, America’s Drive-In. We will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 p.m. Each month the program will focus on a particular theme and create learning opportunities connected to that theme. The activities will are designed for children of all…
Find out more »History Pioneers Junior Curator Camp, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center invites kids ages 8 to 12 to participate in History Pioneers Junior Curator Camp, Monday-Friday, July 18-22. Participants will work to create their own exhibit to display at the History Center with an exhibit opening on Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. Students will learn how to handle artifacts, write labels, research, make mounts, and present an exhibit. To participate register online, contact education@okhistory.org, or call (405) 522-3602.
Find out more »National History Day Boot Camp, Oklahoma History Center
Teachers are invited to attend the National History Day Boot Camp Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 10am - 4pm, at the Oklahoma History Center. Attendees will learn the 2017-2018 theme, primary sources available in the area, how to conduct research, and the different types of projects. To participate, register online, contact education@okhistory.org, or call (405) 522-3602. This program is free to teachers.
Find out more »August 2016
First Saturday Hands-On History, Oklahoma History Center
On the first Saturday of each month, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 p.m. Each month the program focuses on a new theme with learning opportunities connected to that theme. These programs encourage participation in historically based crafts and activities. The activities target children of all ages, but adults are always welcome to participate. First Saturday Hands-on History programs are free with museum admission. The theme for August is "Back to…
Find out more »Back to School Bash, Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center and other metro museums at the Back to School Bash at the Oklahoma History Center! Celebrate the beginning of the new school year and find out about all the museum has to offer teachers and their families. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about field trips, trunks, and special events. Oklahoma History Center trunks will be on display for hands-on interaction and many of the living history characters will be available as well.…
Find out more »September 2016
Septemberfest, Oklahoma History Center
This free, family festival is hosted by the First Family, Friends of the Mansion, and the Oklahoma History Center. The event will be held at the Oklahoma History Center with free tours of the Governor's Mansion. Visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, chuck wagon cooking, living history, face painting, laser tag, museum exhibits, pony rides, storytime with the Governor Fallin, square dancing, live performances, and so much more. Septemberfest highlights all of the wonderful organizations and businesses that make Oklahoma…
Find out more »October 2016
Home School Day, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will host Homeschool Day on Monday, October 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. Homeschool Day is designed to offer family learners the chance to participate in a program specifically designed for mixed age groups. Activities run throughout the day allowing participants to stop by any time. The museum will offer a hands-on adventure into Oklahoma's past. Visitors can explore the museum with the help of gallery guides, follow along with our scavenger hunt, take part…
Find out more »OkNHD Fall Institute, Bizzell Memorial Library
Join us for the OkNHD Fall Institute on October 21, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the University of Oklahoma Bizzell Memorial Library. There is no cost to attend but we ask that you contact education@okhistory.org to register. This year's theme is Taking a Stand. Attendees will be able to research their topics and receive help with their NHD project.
Find out more »January 2017
Textile Preservation class
The Oklahoma History Center will hold a Textile Preservation class on Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The class will present preferred methods used when caring for and storing vintage textiles (quilts, wedding gowns, etc.) Registration is $30 per person and includes all supplies, instruction, and museum admission. This class is open to ages twelve and up. Click to register online.
Find out more »February 2017
Milliner (hat-making) class, Oklahoma History Center
Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own hat! The Oklahoma History Center will hold a Milliner (hat-making) class on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 10:30 am to 4 pm. The class is open to ages ten and up. Registration is $50 per person and includes all supplies, lunch, and museum admission. Click to register online.
Find out more »March 2017
Cowboy Round-Up, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is proud host its seventh annual Cowboy Round-Up, one of its finest traditions and activities. The event will be held both inside and outside the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, March 18, from 10 am to 2 pm. There is no charge to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend. Special activities include rope making, Dutch oven cooking, side shows and more. This program has historically drawn hundreds of patrons from all over the…
Find out more »May 2017
Oklahoma National History Day contest, Oklahoma History Center
National History Day is more than an academic exercise for thousands of Oklahoma junior high and high school students; it is a tradition. On May 3–4, more than 500 6th through 12th grade students will present their exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and papers at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City for the opportunity to advance to the National History Day contest held each summer at the University of Maryland at College Park. Oklahoma National History Day is part of…
Find out more »Living History Education Day for schools, George M. Murrell Home
The George M. Murrell Home Historic Site, located just south of Tahlequah, will host its seventh annual Living History Education Day on Friday, May 5, 2017. Public, private, and homeschool students, grades K-12, are invited to attend the program. Living history interpreters will demonstrate a variety of nineteenth-century activities, ranging from cooking to fiber arts to gardening. The Murrell Home was built in 1845 for the niece of Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross and is the only remaining antebellum plantation…
Find out more »July 2017
Antique Agriculture Teachers Institute, George M. Murrell Home
The Oklahoma Historical Society is pleased to announce the Antique Agriculture Teachers Institute set for July 12–14, 2017, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Antique Agriculture Teachers Institute will explore agricultural history and preservation of heritage skills and techniques. Conference participants will learn about plantation agriculture in the mid-nineteenth century in Indian Territory, including horticulture, animal husbandry, food preservation and preparation, and plant uses. Teachers will then receive information on how to incorporate lessons into the classroom. Multiple subjects will be covered,…
Find out more »Junior Curator Camp, Oklahoma History Center
Junior Curator Camp is back this summer at the Oklahoma History Center. Students age eight to twelve can participate in this week-long camp. The theme for this year's camp is space. Participants will learn about Oklahomans in space, explore the job of a museum curator, and visit behind-the-scenes at the Oklahoma History Center. The camp is July 17–July 21, 2017, and activities are from 10 am to 3 pm each day. Registration is $100 per person. Click to register online.
Find out more »August 2017
Back to School Bash, Science Museum Oklahoma
Teachers and school staff, discover what museums and student-based organizations across the Oklahoma City metro and around the state are offering in the upcoming school year! Join educators and museum staff from the Oklahoma History Center, Science Museum Oklahoma, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, Woody Guthrie Center, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, University of Oklahoma Libraries History of Science Collections, and…
Find out more »September 2017
Septemberfest, Oklahoma History Center
Don't miss the twenty-first annual Septemberfest on Saturday, September 9, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Oklahoma History Center. This free festival is hosted by the First Family, Friends of the Mansion, and the Oklahoma History Center. Septemberfest will be held at the Oklahoma History Center, and the Governor's Mansion will be open for tours. Visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, chuck wagon cooking, living history, face painting, laser tag, museum exhibits, pony rides, storytime with Governor Mary…
Find out more »Leaf and Flower Printing class, Oklahoma History Center
Revel in the beauty of nature and create handmade cards or paper artwork! Participants will survey local plant species and make their own leaf or flower print. The cost of the class is $10 and includes all supplies. All ages are welcome; space is limited and registration is required. For more information please contact education@okhistory.org or 405-522-0793. Register Online
Find out more »October 2017
Home School Day, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will host Homeschool Day on Monday, October 9, from 10 am to 2 pm. Homeschool Day is designed to offer family learners the chance to participate in a program specifically designed for mixed age groups. Activities run throughout the day allowing participants to stop by any time. Visitors can explore the museum with the help of gallery guides, follow along with our scavenger hunt, take part in hands-on demonstrations, and enjoy a variety of historical interpreters.…
Find out more »Oklahoma Archives Bazaar, Oklahoma History Center
The OHS Research Center is partnering with the Oklahoma Archivists Association to host an Oklahoma Archives Bazaar. The event will be Saturday, October 28, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Oklahoma History Center. The Oklahoma Archives Bazaar is a free, fun event that is open to the general public and appropriate for all ages. At the center of the event are booths from archives, libraries, and museums across the state showing off their amazing collections and services. Our…
Find out more »November 2017
Southeastern Beadwork I class, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will host Martha Berry, Cherokee National Living Treasure and nationally renowned beadwork artist, for a Southeastern-style beadwork class on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 10:30 am to 4 pm. The cost for the class $150 and includes all materials necessary to produce a traditional bandolier bag; lunch is also included. This class is open to participants eighteen and older. Class size is limited and registration is required. You can find out more about Martha Berry by…
Find out more »December 2017
Deck the Halls, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will host Deck the Halls on Saturday, December 9, from 10 am to noon. Patrons will enjoy holiday music played on the Oklahoma History Center's famous Kilgen Organ while participating in holiday-themed activities. The event is free with paid admission to the museum. This program has gained immense popularity over those years as a holiday event for the entire family. New this year will be a performance by Luke Staisiunas, a University of Oklahoma student and…
Find out more »January 2018
Fiber Arts (spinning and knitting) class, Oklahoma History Center
Learn to make handspun yarn for knitting or weaving! Join us for a class on the basics of drop spindle spinning including the preparation of fiber, spinning, and more. Then try your hand at knitting so you can use your handspun yarn to make beautiful handmade creations. The Oklahoma History Center will hold a Fiber Arts class on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The class is from 1 to 3 pm and registration is $10 per person. Supplies and museum admission…
Find out more »February 2018
Alexander Hamilton living history performance, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is proud to present Eben Kuhns as Alexander Hamilton in a single performance on Thursday, February 8, at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 25, and may be purchased by calling 405-522-0765 or be purchased at the door. Prices are $10 for members of the Oklahoma Historical Society and $20 for the general public. Since there will only be one performance, it is advisable to purchase tickets early. Also, since…
Find out more »Milliner (hat-making) class, Oklahoma History Center
Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own hat! The Oklahoma History Center will hold a Milliner (hat-making) class on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 10:30 am to 4 pm. The class is open to ages ten and up. Registration is $50 per person and includes all supplies, lunch, and museum admission. For more information please contact education@okhistory.org or 405-522-0793. Register
Find out more »March 2018
Living History Education Day, Fort Towson Historic Site
On Thursday, March 8, Fort Towson Historic Site will host Living History Education Day. Educational stations will include reenactors portraying time periods from the fort's beginning in 1824 through the 1860s. Participants can expect to see soldiers in full gear and civilians who dealt with the soldiers at the fort. The reenactors will teach students about the uniforms, weapons, and lifestyles of soldiers, trappers, storekeepers, and other people around the region who were connected to the fort. Visitors will move…
Find out more »Cowboy Round-Up, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will hold the eighth annual Cowboy Round-Up on Saturday, March 24 from 9 am to 1 pm. The Cowboy Round-Up will include activities inside the Oklahoma History Center and outside on the grounds. There is no charge to the public, and all ages are encouraged to attend. Attendees are encouraged to dress the part in boots, cowboy hats, and gingham dresses. No registration is required. For more information on the Cowboy Round-Up please contact education@okhistory.org or call…
Find out more »Spring Bake Day, Fort Gibson Historic Site
Fort Gibson Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Gibson will host Spring Bake Day on Saturday, March 31, beginning at 10 am. The aroma of fresh-baked bread will fill the air on Garrison Hill as OHS staff and volunteers bring Fort Gibson's bakehouse to life. Enjoy bread making demonstrations in the original wood-fired oven from 1863. Visitors can even sample the finished product! Bake Day is a fundraiser and educational event that depicts one aspect of army life during…
Find out more »April 2018
Living History Days, Chisholm Trail Museum
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host Living History Days on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21. This lively annual event features some of the best Western reenactors the country has to offer. Chuck wagons will provide cowboy dinner favorites such as chili and biscuits. While waiting for a fresh-cooked meal, visitors can take in the sights and sounds of a pioneer village by watching the flint knapper, magician, gunfighters, and farm animals. The Chisholm Trail Museum is…
Find out more »May 2018
Oklahoma National History Day contest, Oklahoma History Center
National History Day is more than an academic exercise for thousands of Oklahoma junior high and high school students; it is a tradition. On May 2–3, more than 500 6th through 12th grade students will present their exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites and papers at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City for the opportunity to advance to the National History Day contest held each summer at the University of Maryland at College Park. Due to the size of the event,…
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