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September 2023
Make-and-Take Greeting Card workshop with Martha Ray
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host a greeting card class on Saturday, September 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. The instructor is Martha Ray. Participants will learn the history of greeting cards before making at least four finished cards to take home, along with additional supplies to make more. The class is designed for ages 10 and up. It is limited to 15 people. The cost is $20 for members of the Oklahoma Historical Society or Pawnee Bill Ranch…
Find out more »December 2023
Winter Bake Day
Fresh-baked gingerbread soldiers, nurses, and laundresses will be served at Fort Gibson Historic Site’s Winter Bake Day on Saturday, December 16. The smell of fresh-baked gingerbread cookies will fill the crisp autumn air on Garrison Hill as staff and volunteers once again bring the 1860s military bakehouse to life. Gingerbread cookie kits will be available to purchase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last. Cookies are made from 19th-century recipes and include candy trimmings similar to those…
Find out more »February 2024
Art Night
The Oklahoma History Center will host a free, open house Art Night on Friday, February 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will learn about the traditional and modern art forms practiced in Oklahoma. Visitors can participate in historical art forms, buy locally made art at an artists’ market, and participate in an open mic for artists of all mediums. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. Are you interested in becoming a vendor?…
Find out more »October 2024
“Glass-Tastic” Night Lights!
On Saturday, October 19, the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will offer two make-and-take sessions to make a “glass-tastic” night light! Join instructor Audrey Schmitz as she conducts a “de-LIGHT-ful” interactive glass fusion class at 11 a.m. and another session at 1 p.m. Glass-Tastic participants will create an original fused glass night light and enjoy light refreshments for a $35 registration fee. Along with learning about the art and technique of glass fusion, a wide array of colorful art glass…
Find out more »December 2024
Winter Bake Day and gingerbread decorating
Fresh-baked gingerbread soldiers, nurses, and laundresses will be served at Fort Gibson Historic Site’s Winter Bake Day on Saturday, December 21. Get ready for the delightful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies wafting through the crisp December air on Garrison Hill! The 1860s military bakehouse will keep the ovens warm, bringing the historic bakehouse back to life once again. It’s sure to be a heartwarming experience filled with the joys of the season! Cookies are made using recipes from the 19th century and…
Find out more »March 2025
How to Create Marbled Paper
On Saturday, March 15, Hunter’s Home will have a program that will teach guests how to marble paper using methods from the 1850s. Throughout this program, we will discuss the history, popularity, and uses of marbled paper during the 1850s. Each guest will have a one-of-a-kind piece of art to take home with them, allowing this ancient craft to continue. Interested parties should register in advance for this class, which costs $10 per person. To register, please call 918-456-2751. Hunter’s…
Find out more »June 2025
Basic Barn Quilt Workshop
The Chisholm in Kingfisher will hold a Basic Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barn quilts are square-shaped boards painted to resemble quilt blocks and then put on buildings. They have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Oklahoma State University Extension educator Lindy Hoel will lead the workshop. Each participant will complete a barn quilt to proudly display at home. Registration is required. Classes are limited to 24…
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 »Pottery-Making Class with Alysia Rodriguez from Frankoma Pottery *class is full*
On Saturday, June 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Museum will offer a hands-on pottery-making experience with Alysia Rodriguez, the resident instructor from Frankoma Pottery. This unique workshop will be held in the Blacksmith Shop on the museum grounds and open to members and the general public. The class begins with a fascinating look into the history and nature of clay pottery, highlighting how early Native American communities used Oklahoma’s rich red clay to create distinctive and…
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 »Make-and-Take carpentry workshop
Join us for History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip on Saturday, July 19, for a special Make and Take carpentry workshop! History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip is a come-and-go, hands-on living history experience from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which interpreters in period clothing not only tell you about life in the late nineteenth century but also SHOW you! Participants will learn how to build their own small bench, and even take it home when it’s finished! Everything…
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 »September 2025
Bad Art: Adult Night at the Museum
Join the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie on Thursday, September 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a “Bad Art” night! Visitors will have the chance to create their own piece of art and see the exhibit Artfully Local: Creations by Dr. Bob Palmer and Holly McHughes before it closes on September 5. Truly horrible prizes will be awarded to the least bad and the worst art pieces of the night!
Find out more »Introduction to Natural Dyeing and English Paper Piecing workshop
Hunter’s Home will hold a workshop on natural dyeing and English paper piecing on Saturday, September 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests will learn how to dye fabric using methods and natural materials that were present in the 1850s. They will use American pokeweed berries and onion skin to dye the fabric fuchsia and yellow. Guests will create a floral English paper-pieced potholder with dyed fabric to show the potential uses of naturally dyed fabric in the 1850s. Interested parties…
Find out more »December 2025
Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Gifts: December 2–6 and 9–10
Join us as we begin the countdown to our annual December open house. Starting on November 18, in the weeks leading up to the Hunter’s Home Christmas Open House (December 14), the site will be exploring different aspects of the Christmas season. All Countdown to Christmas activities are free with paid admission to Hunter’s Home from 9 to 4:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. November 18–22: Christmas Decorations Guests can make and take a common Christmas decoration from the…
Find out more »Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Gifts: December 2–6 and 9–10
Join us as we begin the countdown to our annual December open house. Starting on November 18, in the weeks leading up to the Hunter’s Home Christmas Open House (December 14), the site will be exploring different aspects of the Christmas season. All Countdown to Christmas activities are free with paid admission to Hunter’s Home from 9 to 4:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. November 18–22: Christmas Decorations Guests can make and take a common Christmas decoration from the…
Find out more »Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Gifts: December 2–6 and 9–10
Join us as we begin the countdown to our annual December open house. Starting on November 18, in the weeks leading up to the Hunter’s Home Christmas Open House (December 14), the site will be exploring different aspects of the Christmas season. All Countdown to Christmas activities are free with paid admission to Hunter’s Home from 9 to 4:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. November 18–22: Christmas Decorations Guests can make and take a common Christmas decoration from the…
Find out more »February 2026
Make-and-Take Victorian Valentine
On Saturday, February 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will host a Victorian Valentine crafting program, where participants can make and take a handmade Valentine’s Day card for their sweetheart. Searching for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Bring your Valentine to the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Historic Carnegie Library in Guthrie and tap into your creativity. Art supplies will be available to make (and take) your own Valentine’s card, and staff…
Find out more »March 2026
Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »Spring Break at the Museum
Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers’ extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday, March 16 activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of…
Find out more »June 2026
Summer activities at the Oklahoma History Center
Looking for the perfect summer activities for your family? This summer, visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Throughout the month of June and July, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Did you know? The Oklahoma History Center…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will hold its Will’s Wild West Kids Camp for children ages 7 to 12 from Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17. On those days, the camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Campers will learn about Will Rogers, cowboys, and life in pre-statehood Oklahoma! Activities include games, 19th-century activities, crafts, nature programs, Cherokee storytelling, and a cowboy magician. A chuck wagon lunch…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will hold its Will’s Wild West Kids Camp for children ages 7 to 12 from Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17. On those days, the camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Campers will learn about Will Rogers, cowboys, and life in pre-statehood Oklahoma! Activities include games, 19th-century activities, crafts, nature programs, Cherokee storytelling, and a cowboy magician. A chuck wagon lunch…
Find out more »Will’s Wild West Kids Camp
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will hold its Will’s Wild West Kids Camp for children ages 7 to 12 from Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17. On those days, the camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We encourage kids to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Campers will learn about Will Rogers, cowboys, and life in pre-statehood Oklahoma! Activities include games, 19th-century activities, crafts, nature programs, Cherokee storytelling, and a cowboy magician. A chuck wagon lunch…
Find out more »Pops Strange Soda Cocktails & Collage Night *sold out*
On Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., kick off your summer with a one-of-a-kind night at the Oklahoma History Center that blends weird flavors, creative expression, and Route 66! At this program, guests aged 21 and over can sample three rounds of distinct cocktail/mocktail creations, featuring a distinctly strange Pops soda flavor. Each round invites guests to experience the adventurous spirit of roadside America in a whole new way. Non-alcoholic options, water, and light bites are also included…
Find out more »July 2026
Summer activities at the Oklahoma History Center
Looking for the perfect summer activities for your family? This summer, visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Throughout the month of June and July, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Did you know? The Oklahoma History Center…
Find out more »Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a two-day Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp for children aged 5 to 6 years old on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The camp will be filled with activities, games, and entertainment specifically designed for young children. Children will receive a cowboy hat, shirt, rope, and other crafts they make and take from camp. $30 per child for nonmembers $25 per child for Will Rogers Memorial Museum members Snacks…
Find out more »Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host a two-day Li’l Buckaroos Kids Camp for children aged 5 to 6 years old on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The camp will be filled with activities, games, and entertainment specifically designed for young children. Children will receive a cowboy hat, shirt, rope, and other crafts they make and take from camp. $30 per child for nonmembers $25 per child for Will Rogers Memorial Museum members Snacks…
Find out more »Summer activities at the Oklahoma History Center conclude
Looking for the perfect summer activities for your family? This summer, visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Throughout the month of June and July, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Did you know? The Oklahoma History Center…
Find out more »August 2026
Basic Barn Quilt Workshop
The Chisholm in Kingfisher will hold a Basic Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barn quilts are square boards painted to resemble quilt blocks and then placed on buildings. They have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Oklahoma State University Extension educator Lindy Hoel will lead the workshop. Each participant will complete a barn quilt to display at home proudly. Registration is required, and classes are limited to…
Find out more »October 2026
Family Farm Day
Family Farm Day will be held at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3. This year’s Family Farm Day at CSRHC is showcasing the “agri-CULTURE” of Northwest Oklahoma and will feature special programming by the various immigrant communities of Northwest Oklahoma. Learn how different grains and products were grown and utilized by the diverse cultures that immigrated to the region. As always, enjoy pumpkin painting, pony rides, vintage tractors, live…
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