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October 2026
“Washington Irving and the Mounted Rangers” program
On Saturdays, October 17, 24, and 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will hold a come-and-go living history program to educate the public about early expeditions to Fort Gibson in 1832. That year, author Washington Irving arrived at Fort Gibson, which was the last stop on his journey to explore the western frontier. He also traveled with a unique group of Mounted Rangers. During his time with Captain…
Find out more »“Washington Irving and the Mounted Rangers” program
On Saturdays, October 17, 24, and 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will hold a come-and-go living history program to educate the public about early expeditions to Fort Gibson in 1832. That year, author Washington Irving arrived at Fort Gibson, which was the last stop on his journey to explore the western frontier. He also traveled with a unique group of Mounted Rangers. During his time with Captain…
Find out more »Rigodon de Honor a Dance of Heritage, Unity, and Purpose
October is Filipino American History Month, to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States on October 18, 1587, when the “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza at what is now Morro Bay, California. Today, approximately 17,000 Filipinos call Oklahoma home. Across our state, Filipino physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, educators, military personnel, business owners, and countless other professionals make meaningful contributions every day. From Guymon to McAlester, from Frederick to…
Find out more »“Washington Irving and the Mounted Rangers” program
On Saturdays, October 17, 24, and 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 1 to 4 p.m., the Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will hold a come-and-go living history program to educate the public about early expeditions to Fort Gibson in 1832. That year, author Washington Irving arrived at Fort Gibson, which was the last stop on his journey to explore the western frontier. He also traveled with a unique group of Mounted Rangers. During his time with Captain…
Find out more »November 2026
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America author talk and book signing with Smithsonian Documentarian Candacy Taylor
On Friday, November 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum and the Metropolitan Library system will co-sponsor a free author talk and signing with Smithsonian Documentarian and author Candacy Taylor. The special event will explore the title Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Discover the stories behind the Green Book and its lasting impact on American history and Route 66. Before the program, guests are invited to explore the…
Find out more »December 2026
Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »“Little Wars: Toy Soldiers for Training and Gaming” program
Toy soldiers have historically served as instruments for tabletop war gaming and military planning since antiquity. Site interpreter Seth Goff will deliver a living-history program examining the production methods, materials, and historical applications of toy soldiers in tabletop games. The program will take place on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., and is included with admission. The principal historical manual referenced for war games in this program is…
Find out more »“Little Wars: Toy Soldiers for Training and Gaming” program
Toy soldiers have historically served as instruments for tabletop war gaming and military planning since antiquity. Site interpreter Seth Goff will deliver a living-history program examining the production methods, materials, and historical applications of toy soldiers in tabletop games. The program will take place on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., and is included with admission. The principal historical manual referenced for war games in this program is…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Walks
On Saturday, December 19, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will host two guided tours in celebration of the winter solstice. Anna Vincent, the current director of the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, will lead the tours. Two tours will be offered that day—one at 11 a.m., and another at 3:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. walk will conclude with a sunset viewing on the upper terrace, followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate at the visitor center. In the event of inclement…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Walks
On Saturday, December 19, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will host two guided tours in celebration of the winter solstice. Anna Vincent, the current director of the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, will lead the tours. Two tours will be offered that day—one at 11 a.m., and another at 3:30 p.m. The 3:30 p.m. walk will conclude with a sunset viewing on the upper terrace, followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate at the visitor center. In the event of inclement…
Find out more »January 2027
The Lighthorse Police: A History of Tribal Justice book discussion and signing with author Donald L. Fixico
An author talk and book signing featuring Donald L. Fixico (Muscogee, Seminole, Shawnee, Sac and Fox) will take place on Thursday, January 21, at 5:30 p.m., at the Oklahoma History Center. Fixico will present his latest work, The Lighthorse Police: A History of Tribal Justice (University of Oklahoma Press, 2026), which provides a comprehensive history of the Five Tribes’ law enforcement organizations. The book examines their origins, operations, and persistence from the late 18th century to the present. Before Oklahoma…
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