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September 2019
“More Than a Spit Bath” program presented by Martha Ray
On Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m. the Sod House Museum will host a program titled “More Than a Spit Bath,” presented by Martha Ray. Ray will address everyday life in the 1800s, explaining the challenges that were faced during a typical day in the 19th century. Audience members will be encouraged to think about their answers to questions like, “Could you survive in a world without electricity?” and “What would you do for entertainment?” Ray’s presentation will cover topics…
Find out more »“The Dust Bowl Years in Southwest Oklahoma: Told in Living Histories, Song, and Lecture” presentation by Dr. Sterling Evans
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus is excited to host “The Dust Bowl Years in Southwest Oklahoma: Told in Living Histories, Song, and Lecture” presentation by Dr. Sterling Evans. There will be two chances to see this special presentation—Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1. For more information please call 580-482-1044.
Find out more »October 2019
“The Dust Bowl Years in Southwest Oklahoma: Told in Living Histories, Song, and Lecture” presentation by Dr. Sterling Evans
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus is excited to host “The Dust Bowl Years in Southwest Oklahoma: Told in Living Histories, Song, and Lecture” presentation by Dr. Sterling Evans. There will be two chances to see this special presentation—Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1. For more information please call 580-482-1044.
Find out more »Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture on Wednesday, October 9, at noon. This month’s topic will be announced soon. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! The Brown Bag series is sponsored by Park Avenue Thrift of Enid. For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »“An Old-Fashioned Bed Turning” Quilt Presentation
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host “An Old-Fashioned Bed Turning” quilt presentation on Sunday, October 13, at 2:30 p.m. The program will be led by Martha Ray, and light refreshments will be served. Preregistration is required, so call the museum at 918-762-2513 to reserve your place. In the nineteenth century, a young girl would have made 13 quilts before she got married. Before her wedding, her friends and family would visit to bring gifts and well wishes. During these…
Find out more »“Mysterious Oklahoma” program
This Halloween, the Research Center will present “Mysterious Oklahoma,” a program exploring two intriguing topics in Oklahoma lore. Registration is $5 for OHS members and $10 for nonmembers, and preregistration is required. Contact the Research Center at 405-522-5225 to preregister. This program will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. Elmer McCurdy: Train Robber Turned Funhouse Mummy Michael Williams will speak about the criminal activities of Elmer McCurdy,…
Find out more »April 2020
Oklahoma History Conference
Join the OHS and our host, the City of Wagoner, at Sequoyah State Park April 22–24, 2020. The theme is "Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Three Forks." The Oklahoma Historical Society presents an annual conference in April. Each year the conference focuses on a different theme pertaining to Oklahoma history, preservation, and culture. Conference sessions are presented by historians, authors, and scholars from around the state and country. The conference also includes the annual meeting of the OHS membership. Optional activities…
Find out more »Oklahoma History Conference
Join the OHS and our host, the City of Wagoner, at Sequoyah State Park April 22–24, 2020. The theme is "Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Three Forks." The Oklahoma Historical Society presents an annual conference in April. Each year the conference focuses on a different theme pertaining to Oklahoma history, preservation, and culture. Conference sessions are presented by historians, authors, and scholars from around the state and country. The conference also includes the annual meeting of the OHS membership. Optional activities…
Find out more »Oklahoma History Conference
Join the OHS and our host, the City of Wagoner, at Sequoyah State Park April 22–24, 2020. The theme is "Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Three Forks." The Oklahoma Historical Society presents an annual conference in April. Each year the conference focuses on a different theme pertaining to Oklahoma history, preservation, and culture. Conference sessions are presented by historians, authors, and scholars from around the state and country. The conference also includes the annual meeting of the OHS membership. Optional activities…
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