Events Calendar

The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program previously scheduled for May 16 has been canceled. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3 will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review the project and for the National Park Service to certify it.

On Thursday, June 19, at noon, Central Time, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar with Mike Kertok, a Norman-based architect, who will lead a session on what Sanborn maps are and how they can be used for research and building designs. Register for the webinar. According to the Library of Congress: "The Sanborn map collection consists of a uniform series of large-scale maps, dating from 1867 to the present and depicting the commercial,…

On Tuesday, July 8, at noon, Central Time, speakers will provide an overview of National Trust grants, give some tips for successful applications, and provide time for questions and answers. Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer; Diana Maxwell, and Nicole Vann will join the discussion. Register for the Lunch and Learn webinar.  

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, September 4, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 1” will be presented by Jason Harpe, Public Historian/Director of Cemetery Conservation at Richard Grubb and Associates in North Carolina, with Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, as the moderator. Many cemetery stewards understand that they need to do something about the issues they face, but they have…

Join us on Wednesday, September 10, at noon (Central Time) for a free lunch and learn. Pam Wilks with the City Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City will discuss the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) grant they received for the interior of the building. She will review her application process, the actual work they completed, and how they documented the project. This free online program is offered by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office. Register for this webinar now.

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, October 2, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Research and Recordation, Session 2," will be presented by Jason Harpe, Public Historian/Director of Cemetery Conservation at Richard Grubb and Associates in North Carolina, with Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, as the moderator. This session will outline where to look online and in archives (in-person visits) for information on cemeteries and…

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free lunch-and-learn webinar on “The Battle of Turkey Springs” on Tuesday, October 14, at noon Central time. The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free Lunch and Learn webinar on “The Battle of Turkey Springs. In the 1878 Battle of Turkey Springs, a band of Northern Cheyenne, escaping starvation and illness at their assigned reservation in the Fort Reno vicinity, rebuffed the US Cavalry, who had been sent to return them…

On Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Michael Mayes, the National Register Coordinator, and Kristina Wycoff, the Section 106 Coordinator and Historical Archaeologist from the SHPO will be the featured presenters. NRHP is the foundation of the SHPO’s programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all…

On Wednesday, October 29, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (OKSHPO) will host a free webinar to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is intended to provide an introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The OKSHPO strives to convey the importance of the Section 106 process and to assist those who may be involved in the process in Oklahoma. This presentation addresses the basic…

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free webinar on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m. (Central time). The webinar will feature an overview of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for rehabilitating a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3, will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information needed for the SHPO to review…

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 3” will be presented by Jason Harpe, Public Historian/Director of Cemetery Conservation at Richard Grubb and Associates in North Carolina, with Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, as the moderator. This session is geared towards cemetery stewards who have properly researched and recorded their cemeteries and have developed…

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free Lunch and Learn webinar on Thursday, March 19, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time, exploring the current gender gap on Wikipedia. This webinar, guided by Brandi Burns, will explore the representation of women’s history on Wikipedia, summarize Wikipedia’s mission, and explore how Wikipedia editors build a consensus-based system. She will also share a demonstration of how Wikipedia edits are made. Register for Lunch and Learn: “The History We Know…

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a FREE Lunch and Learn webinar about the 21 Crossing and Ranch on Tuesday, April 7, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time. Established in 1878 by Kansas cattle baron David Greever, the 21 Ranch comprised roughly 200,000 acres in Woods and Major Counties. The history of the original ranch boundaries encompasses everything from rugged outlaws and Native American tribal cairns to Nathan Boone’s 1843 dragoon expedition and the only viable, safe…