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April 2025
Lunch and Learn: “Register, Research, and Resources: The 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing” with Laura Martin and Lynda Ozan webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a FREE webinar on Tuesday, April 15, at noon, focused on the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The building, located in downtown Oklahoma City, was bombed on April 19, 1995, at 9:02 a.m. Laura Martin, Deputy Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Research Center, will discuss items in their collection pertaining to the Murrah Building, the bombing, and collection items. Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation…
Find out more »Free Museum Day
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will open its doors to visitors on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with FREE ADMISSION in conjunction with the 2025 ‘89er Parade and Celebration, taking place from April 15–19 in Historic Downtown Guthrie. Every year, the celebration includes a large community parade, and guests are encouraged to visit the town’s historic buildings and museum. The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is located at 406 East Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie. To see…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Albatross or Asset: Adaptive Reuse of Sacred Places” webinar
On Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Rev. Dr. Rochelle A. (Shelly) Stackhouse, with the Partners for Sacred Places, will discuss the adaptive reuse of sacred buildings. This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required. Register for "Albatross or Asset." See a full list of webinars available through the State Historic Preservation Office.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie The Wizard of Oz (1939) at the museum’s theatre on Friday, April 25. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early…
Find out more »Spring on the Farm
It’s spring, and Hunter’s Home’s sheep need to be shorn. Come out on April 26 to see this annual tradition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For working farms, spring isn’t just about shearing sheep, though. Things around the farm are waking up again after a long winter rest. This event will include demonstrations of butter and cheese making, wool processing, garden talks, children’s activities and crafts, shopping, and more. Regular admission fees apply. For more information, call 918-456-2751. Hunter’s…
Find out more »May 2025
First Friday OKPOP-IN
The OKPOP Museum is launching its First Friday OKPOP-IN open house on Friday, May 2, the public is invited to a free exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP with behind-the-scenes tours of the museum. Public tours of our exhibit plans and collections vault at 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Free Dirty Sodas from Cheers Soda Ink & Draw Station with comic artist Jerry Bennett (presented by the Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation) An all-Oklahoma vinyl listening lounge Whether you’re a longtime pop culture…
Find out more »Birthday Bash
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate the 47th anniversary of its opening on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a Birthday Bash! This all-day event will offer visitors an opportunity to learn about the site’s history as well as its future. Guests can speak with the site director about upcoming projects planned for the site in the coming months, including new trail signage, mound rehabilitation, and a new exhibit in the interpretive center. Light refreshments will…
Find out more »Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
On Tuesday, May 13, 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 and 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…
Find out more »Best Submittal Practices: Section 106 and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar on "Best Submittal Practices: Section 106 and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)” on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. This webinar is offered virtually. Click the link below to register. Register for the webinar.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring The Sandlot (1993)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie The Sandlot (1993) in its theatre on Friday, May 30. Movie Night is a popular community event, offering a place for family and friends to connect on the last Friday of the month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. Thanks…
Find out more »Dutch Oven Gathering
The Fort Towson Historic Site will hold a Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is FREE for participants and guests, and all are welcome to attend. The talents of local cast iron chefs will be displayed at the Fort Towson Historic Site, with each person setting up their outdoor kitchen and preparing delicious treats. The event will be a time for Dutch oven enthusiasts to gather together to fellowship, demonstrate Dutch oven…
Find out more »June 2025
First Friday OKPOP-IN
The OKPOP Museum is launching another First Friday OKPOP-IN open house on Friday, June 6. The public is invited to an evening of music, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes access, offering an exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP with behind-the-scenes tours of the museum. Public tours of exhibit plans and collections vault at 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Chet Baker Legacy Pop-Up Show | 6:30 to 8 p.m. Featuring Jaden Evans, grandson of jazz legend Bill Evans! Oklahoma Vinyl Listening…
Find out more »“Sounds of the Prairie” summer concert *postponed*
This event has been postponed due to flooding. A rescheduled date will be posted soon! On Saturday, June 14, at 6 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Museum will host a special summer music concert entitled “Sounds of the Prairie” in the outdoor park area on the museum grounds. This free community event will feature Guthrie’s acclaimed Hunt Brothers Bluegrass Band. Families, friends, and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music in a relaxed,…
Find out more »Summer Sounds Concert featuring Oklahoma Swing
Join The Chisholm on the third Thursday of June for a free Summer Sounds Concert with Oklahoma Swing. On Thursday, June 19, plan to come early and enjoy dinner or dessert from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For more information, contact…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in Doctor Bull (1933)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie Doctor Bull (1933) in its theatre on Friday, June 27. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested.…
Find out more »Parlor Jams with Wayne Cantwell
On the last Saturday of June, July, August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” will lead an old-fashioned jam session in the parlor of Horizon Hill. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »July 2025
OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour with Buckaroo Bart
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. On Monday, July 14, don’t miss the opportunity to meet…
Find out more »Summer Sounds Concert featuring the Jimmy Lee Jordan Band
Join The Chisholm on the third Thursday of July for a free Summer Sounds Concert with the Jimmy Lee Jordan Band. On Thursday, July 17, plan to come early and enjoy dinner or dessert from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Monday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. for the OkieTales final story time of the summer. We will be reading Juana Martinez-Neal’s award-winning story Alma: And How She Got Her Name (2019). The title explores the multicultural history of Oklahoma, the importance of family heritage, names, and exactly what it means to be you, no matter how many names you might have. OkieTales story time and activities are geared toward elementary students, preschoolers, and…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Casablanca (1942)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie Casablanca (1932) in its theatre on Friday, July 25. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. Thanks…
Find out more »Parlor Jams with Wayne Cantwell
On the last Saturday of June, July, August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” will lead an old-fashioned jam session in the parlor of Horizon Hill. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…
Find out more »August 2025
First Friday OKPOP-IN
The OKPOP Museum will host a “First Friday” event each month. The public is invited to an evening of music, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes access, offering an exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP with behind-the-scenes tours of the museum! Whether you’re a longtime pop culture fan or just curious about what’s coming to OKPOP, this is your chance to be part of something exciting. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public! OKPOP is located at 422…
Find out more »Conversations with Michael Wallis: Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend book signing and discussion
The Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a free discussion and book signing with Michael Wallis for his new book Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend (2025, Liveright Publishing) on Saturday, August 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ken Busby will moderate the discussion. Belle Starr, born as Myra Maybelle Shirley in 1848, was known as “the Bandit Queen.” She was linked to outlaws throughout her life and is now considered one of the most infamous female…
Find out more »Summer Sounds Concert with Travis Kidd
Join The Chisholm for a free Summer Sounds Concert with Oklahoma singer/songwriter Travis Kidd on the third Thursday of August. Plan to come early and enjoy dinner from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.…
Find out more »Dutch Oven Gathering
The Fort Towson Historic Site will hold its quarterly Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday, August 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is FREE for participants and guests. All are welcome to participate in this informal event, which is led by a group of cooks. The talents of local cast iron chefs will be on display at the Fort Towson Historic Site, with each person setting up their outdoor kitchen and preparing delicious treats. The event will be a…
Find out more »Parlor Jams with Wayne Cantwell
On the last Saturday of June, July, August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” will lead an old-fashioned jam session in the parlor of Horizon Hill. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…
Find out more »National Play on the Porch Day
Join in the fun at the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion on Saturday, August 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., for National Play on the Porch Day. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find a place on the mansion’s front lawn to hear a free outdoor concert by the Irish Breakfast Club of Oklahoma City performing Irish music on the front porch!
Find out more »September 2025
First Friday OKPOP-IN: Beau Jennings Rooftop Concert
The OKPOP Museum will host a “First Friday” event on Friday, September 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. It will be an evening of music, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes access, offering an exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP with behind-the-scenes tours of the museum! Whether you’re a longtime pop culture fan or just curious about what’s coming to OKPOP, this is your chance to be part of something exciting. This Friday, a special LIVE concert featuring Beau Jennings &…
Find out more »OKPOP-IN with Hispanic/Latino creatives *sold out*
This event is sold out! Join us at OKPOP in Tulsa on Tuesday, September 23, starting at 5 p.m., for a fun-filled interactive tour and panel discussion with Oklahoma Hispanic/Latino creatives. Explore the fascinating exhibits and collections focused on Oklahoma pop culture through an exclusive guided tour of the museum’s future exhibit spaces. Special guests DJ Maverick and Mariana Llanos will share their personal experiences of being interviewed by OKPOP and the ups and downs of their journeys as artists…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Roman Holiday (1953)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie Roman Holiday (1953) in its theatre on Friday, September 26. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested.…
Find out more »Cinnamon Roll Social
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Cinnamon Roll Social on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and everyone is invited. While enjoying fresh, hot cinnamon rolls from the Dutch oven, the sutler store will provide a backdrop that brings to mind a time when soldiers worked, drilled, and received their sustenance on the same piece of ground. Guests will be invited to tour the museum, explore the grounds, and learn about the…
Find out more »Parlor Jams with Wayne Cantwell
On the last Saturday of June, July, August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” will lead an old-fashioned jam session in the parlor of Horizon Hill. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…
Find out more »October 2025
OKPOP-IN: Oklahoma Hip-Hop Legacy Forum and Rooftop Showcase
The OKPOP Museum will host an unforgettable night on its First-Friday OKPOP-IN, with an Oklahoma Hip-Hop Legacy Forum and Rooftop Showcase, celebrating Oklahoma Hip-Hop’s past, present, and future! The public is invited to this free event, featuring an evening of music, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes access, offering an exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP. Highlights include behind-the-scenes tours of the museum, exhibit plans, and the collections vault at 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. BeLight Entertainment will present a…
Find out more »Back in Time: “Green Corn Rebellion” premiere screening and panel with OETA producer Robert Burch
On Thursday, October 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) and the Oklahoma Historical Society will partner to host the FREE premiere screening of the OETA Back in Time series episode “Green Corn Rebellion.” The public is invited to this exclusive premiere screening and panel discussion at the Oklahoma History Center. See history come alive with the award-winning OETA original series Back In Time. This show brings pivotal moments, people, and movements from Oklahoma’s past…
Find out more »“Come One, Come All!” opening celebration and film screening of The Circus (1928) *postponed*
Come one, come all to the opening celebration of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library’s new spotlight exhibit, When the Circus Comes to Town! On Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m., for a fun-filled evening! With free admission, you’ll get to enjoy a special showing of Charlie Chaplin’s film The Circus (1928). Put your unique skills in the center ring at our talent show—unicyclists are more than welcome! We’ll have light refreshments to munch on, and don’t forget to…
Find out more »Archaeology Day
Celebrate Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. This family-oriented event will take place on Saturday, October 18, and will take place all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can learn about the tools of archaeology, prehistoric foods, and participate in a variety of activities, including pottery puzzles, artifact sorting, and a scavenger hunt. Admission to the event will be free for all ages as the site undergoes improvement projects. For more information, call (918) 962-2062. The center…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Phantom of the Opera (2004)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will show the movie Phantom of the Opera (2004) in its theatre on Friday, October 24. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival…
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