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May 2025
AANHPI Collective History Day
Join us this May as we celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) National Heritage Month. To honor their contributions to Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Historical Society will host “AANHPI Collective History Day.” This event will be an evening of reflection and celebration, bringing together Oklahomans interested in exploring our state’s shared experiences of the AANHPI communities. It will feature a book signing, a panel discussion with authors and scholars specializing in the topic, and amazing cultural performances and…
Find out more »June 2025
Back In Time: “Oklahoma’s Television Pioneers” premiere screening and panel discussion
On Monday, June 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) and the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM) will host the free premiere screening of an OETA Back in Time series episode titled “Oklahoma’s Television Pioneers.” The event will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery at the Oklahoma History Center. Back in Time is OETA’s award-winning documentary series that delves into significant people, events, and stories that have shaped Oklahoma’s history. The next episode…
Find out more »“The Legacy of Muriel Wright” panel discussion
Visit the Oklahoma History Center for a panel discussion about Choctaw and Oklahoma historian Muriel Hazel Wright (1889–1975). Wright was the longtime editor of The Chronicles of Oklahoma and the author of numerous works, including A Guide to the Indian Tribes of Oklahoma (1951).
A panel moderated by Patricia Loughlin (University of Central Oklahoma) and featuring Anna Davis (Oklahoma Historical Society), Grace Ellis (Yale University), and Brianna Theobald (University of Rochester) will reaffirm Wright’s significance by framing her work in broader historic context, including the Native club women’s movement and national discourses concerning American history textbooks.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
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Find out more »October 2025
Lunch and Learn: “Elmer McCurdy Day” with David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna
On October 7, 1911, a gunfight erupted between a posse of lawmen and train robber Elmer McCurdy. Elmer would not survive the encounter. He would, however, go on to become a legend. The story of outlaw-turned-mummy Elmer McCurdy garners worldwide interest and has been featured in books, documentaries, and a Broadway musical. The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie is the home of his story, and the “Boot Hill” section of Summit View Cemetery on the edge of…
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 »January 2026
OETA’s Back in Time: “Route 66 turns 100” premiere and panel discussion
On Thursday, January 8, 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 “Route 66 turns 100.” The public is invited to this exclusive premiere screening and panel discussion at the Oklahoma History Center. For a century, America’s most iconic highway has carried travelers, dreamers, and adventurers across the heart of the nation. No state celebrates that…
Find out more »The American Revolution: An OETA Special Screening and Panel *postponed due to weather*
Due to weather considerations and out of an abundance of caution for travel safety, The American Revolution Screening and Panel discussion has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 28.
All registrations will carry over to the new date. Registered attendees will receive additional details via email.
February 2026
A Very OK Podcast LIVE: Oklahoma’s Favorite Son
On Thursday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m., join your favorite podcast hosts, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum for a special live recording of A Very OK Podcast.
The topic for this on-the-road episode is Oklahoma’s favorite son, Will Rogers. They will be discussing his life growing up in the Cherokee Nation, as well as his rise to stardom through vaudeville and motion pictures, his family life, and more! The episode will also feature the history of Will’s connection to Route 66—the Will Rogers Highway. Special guests for this episode are Tad Jones, director of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, and Jennifer Rogers, Will’s great-granddaughter.
Admission to this event is free, and refreshments will be generously provided by the Will Rogers Memorial Foundation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity—mark your calendar and join in an engaging evening celebrating Will Rogers!
Find out more »April 2026
“Black Oklahoma History and Sustainable Futures” panel discussion
On Saturday, April 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., a panel discussion focused on “Black Oklahoma History and Sustainable Futures” will convene at the Oklahoma History Center. Presenters include Mayor James Anderson of Grayson, who will discuss Grayson’s history and the Community Center project’s future goals. Dr. Regina DeLoach will address Lawton’s Black history and plans for a Juneteenth festival. C. Derrick Jones will present “Iconium Black Land History and the Future of the Iconium Farms Project.” Civil Rights icon…
Find out more »OETA’s Back in Time: “Geronimo” premiere and panel discussion
On Thursday, April 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 and panel discussion of the OETA Back in Time series episode “Geronimo.” The public is invited to this exclusive premiere screening and panel discussion at the Oklahoma History Center. This episode focuses on Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), one of the most complex and legendary figures of the American West. To some, he was…
Find out more »May 2026
History OffCenter: The Green Book: Guide to Freedom screening and discussion
On Friday, May 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum will present a special screening of the Smithsonian Channel episode The Green Book: Guide to Freedom. Explore the history of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide that helped African Americans find safe places to stay, eat, and travel—especially along Route 66—during segregation. The event will take place at Frenzy Brewing in Edmond. The Green Book: Guide to Freedom film highlights the history of The Negro…
Find out more »June 2026
“Oklahoma, Freedmen, and the Promise of a New Day” Juneteenth panel discussion
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will commemorate Juneteenth with a free educational program at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, June 18. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the panel discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Juneteenth commemorates the momentous occasion of emancipation in the United States after the Civil War. On June 19, 1865, U.S. Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and proclaimed freedom for all enslaved people in the state. News of emancipation spread to the enslaved people of Indian Territory throughout that summer, igniting hope and an ongoing pursuit for justice and civil rights. The courageous efforts of Freedmen and their descendants to achieve and protect their rights became a central theme of Reconstruction and continue to shape Oklahoma today, reminding us of the enduring legacy of Juneteenth and its significance for future generations.
Find out more »July 2026
OETA’s Back In Time: “Belle Starr, Bandit Queen” premiere screening and panel discussion
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma History Center, invites the public to a special premiere screening and panel discussion examining the life of Belle Starr and the true crime intrigue of her story. Back in Time: "Belle Starr, Bandit Queen" will screen on Thursday, July 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Back in Time is OETA’s award-winning documentary series that explores the people, places,…
Find out more »September 2026
Route 66: The Main Street of America screening and panel discussion with filmmaker John Paget
Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of Route 66: The Main Street of America. This new feature-length documentary shares powerful stories of the everyday heroes and enduring towns along Route 66—an immersive portrait of this iconic road. From roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals the spirit of communities finding new life and new purpose—proof that the most meaningful journeys often begin on the road less traveled. Whether you’ve driven Route 66 or…
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