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February 2016
Director’s Tour, Overholser Mansion
The Henry Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City offers visitors to the mansion an opportunity to learn more about the history and collections of this Oklahoma City treasure with new Director's Tours, held each Saturday at 2 p.m. During the tour, guests will go behind the scenes and examine archival materials as well as other collections of the mansion not available during regular tours. Cost for the director's tours is $15 per person. To make a reservation for this tour, please…
Find out more »Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
Mysteries of the Mansion"will take place at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. These extended tours will allow guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance. Cost for the tour is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. Regular hours of operation at the mansion are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Find out more »July 2016
Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
Visit the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for the Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday at 7 pm. This extended tour allows guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance and the cost is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this special tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. The Henry Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City.…
Find out more »September 2016
Living History Lantern Tours, Cherokee Strip Reg. Heritage Ctr.
On Friday, September 16, gambling, alcohol, and politics is the talk of the town! After dark, visitors to Humphrey Heritage Village will travel back to the early days after the 1893 Land Run and experience the lives of the homesteaders. Throughout the grounds and historic buildings, guests will encounter schoolmarms, land office agents, politicians, fine Victorian ladies, homestead families, and many others along their lantern-led tour. Tours begin at 7 pm with a new tour starting every 15 minutes. Each…
Find out more »Autumnal Equinox Walks, Spiro Mounds
Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center! Visit the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on September 22 and 23 for the Autumnal Equinox Walks. As the end of summer nears and crops are ready for harvest, the time of year arrives for the most important of ceremonies for the eastern American Indians: the Busk or Green Corn Ceremony. The Green Corn ceremony was a harvest and renewal ceremony that took place around the Autumnal Equinox in the Spiro…
Find out more »October 2016
Cemetery Symbols presentation, Pioneer Woman Museum
On Tuesday, October 11, at 6 pm the Pioneer Woman Museum will host a free presentation about grave marker symbolism. Attend this informative presentation, then step back in time at the 2nd annual Set in Stone cemetery tours on October 15–16 at the IOOF cemetery in Ponca City. Tickets for Set in Stone cemetery tours will go on sale September 6. To make your reservations for the workshop and tours call 580-765-6108.
Find out more »Doaksville Candle Light Tours, Fort Towson Historic Site
On Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15, take a historical night-time tour of the Choctaw Nation's first capital. The Doaksville Candle Light Tours begin at 6:30 pm and take place every 30 minutes until 9:30 pm. Tours start at the gate leading to Doaksville, near the north end of the Fort Towson cemetery. Tickets are available for $6 each, and admission is free for children 6 and under. Beginning October 4, reservations can be made by calling Fort Towson…
Find out more »Archaeology Month, Spiro Mounds
October is Archaeology Month! The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold a special day with a lecture and a guided walk on Saturday, October 15, 2016. An archaeologist from the Oklahoma Archeological Survey will be available to identify artifacts in collections. There will also be a great flintknapper (stone tool maker) showing how to make arrowheads from stone. At 1 pm is a lecture about Spiro Mounds, and at 2 pm visitors can take a guided tour of the site…
Find out more »Set in Stone cemetery tours, Pioneer Woman Museum
Step back in time at the 2nd annual Set in Stone cemetery tours on Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, at the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Ponca City. Friends of Marland's Grand Home and the Pioneer Woman Museum are cohosting the tours. There will be guided tours of grave marker symbolism, a tram tour of prominent and historical figures of Ponca City, and a guided tour of the mausoleum where many influential Ponca Citians are interred. Timed tours will be…
Find out more »Fort Washita’s annual Ghost Stories
Fort Washita's annual Ghost Stories will be held Wednesday, October 26, through Saturday, October 29. Each evening, tours take place at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Steve Abolt, a master storyteller, returns this year to share his stories of actual haunted events that have occurred in connection with Fort Washita. Attendees will also hear stories from Fort Washita volunteers, including haunted events that have occurred during past Ghost Stories tours at the fort.…
Find out more »December 2016
Holiday Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
The Overholser Mansion is decorated for the holidays and we invite you to a special holiday Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday, December 15. Listen to stories about the Overholser's first Christmas tree and other fascinating and mysterious tales. Holiday refreshments will be served in the Carriage House. Tickets are $20 per person; admission for two children is included with each adult ticket. Additional tickets for children are $5 each. Get tickets online here. Guests can also pay at…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Walks, Spiro Mounds
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center! Visit us December 21, 2016, for guided walks to learn about the winter solstice and how American Indians dealt with the changes in the seasons. The pace of life today is so rushed and hectic that the natural rhythms of the sun, moon and stars are forgotten. American Indian farmers understood these rhythms. In the rhythm of the sun, the winter solstice is a period of rest, preparation and celebration. Archaeologist…
Find out more »February 2017
Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
Visit the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for the Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday at 7 pm. This extended tour allows guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance and the cost is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this special tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. The Henry Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City.…
Find out more »April 2017
Oklahoma History Conference, Hard Rock Hotel
GOLD SPONSORAND HOST GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORJohn and Roberta Carey Join the Oklahoma Historical Society for the 2017 Oklahoma History Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel in Catoosa. The theme for this year's conference is "Tall Tales and Blue Whales: The Cultural Influence of Northeastern Oklahoma." The 2017 conference will feature many optional activities: A Wednesday evening concert at the historic Cain's Ballroom featuring Oklahoma native Ernie Fields, who has put bands together for The Voice, American Idol,…
Find out more »May 2017
Archaeology Day, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold its twelfth annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 9 am to 5 pm. The site will celebrate its thirty-ninth year of increasing awareness of Oklahoma archaeology. As a bonus, Archaeology Day will be a free day with no entrance fees, although donations are gratefully accepted. All day during the celebration, items will be given away by drawing and birthday cake will be served. If you have artifacts, like arrowheads or pottery,…
Find out more »Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
Visit the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for the Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday at 7 pm. This extended tour allows guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance and the cost is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this special tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. The Henry Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City.…
Find out more »June 2017
History OffCenter: OKC Bike Tour, Downtown Oklahoma City
In the case of inclement weather we will make a decision whether or not to continue with the tour by 9 am Saturday. An email will be sent to participants and updates will be available on the History OffCenter: OKC Bike Tour Facebook event page. Join us for the next History OffCenter event, a bike tour of historic downtown Oklahoma City. The tour will be led by OHS Executive Director Dr. Bob Blackburn and Chuck Wiggin, cofounder of the '89er…
Find out more »Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Overholser Mansion
Visit the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for the Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday at 7 pm. This extended tour allows guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance and the cost is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this special tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. The Henry Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City.…
Find out more »Summer Solstice Walks, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Start your summer with a trip to the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center for a special guided tour on the summer solstice. There will be three walks led by archaeologist Dennis Peterson starting at 11 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Each tour will take one mile of easy walking and last about two hours. There is a $5 per adult and $3 per child fee for this event. This is in addition to the normal…
Find out more »July 2017
A Night with Our Leaders, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid is pleased to host a new event entitled A Night with Our Leaders on Friday, July 14. The museum will come to life after dark as guests are introduced to significant community leaders who shaped northwest Oklahoma. Six of the community leaders featured on the "Lessons of Leadership" panels sprinkled throughout the main exhibit gallery will be brought to life. Attendees will enjoy portrayals of Henry Bass, Laura Crews, Angie Debo, Marquis…
Find out more »Mysteries of the Mansion tour, Henry Overholser Mansion
Visit the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City for the Mysteries of the Mansion tour on Thursday at 7 pm. This extended tour allows guests to tour the mansion at night, examine archival materials, and hear some amazing stories. Guests are asked to RSVP in advance and the cost is $20 per person. To make a reservation for this special tour, please call 405-525-5325 or email overholsermansion@preservationok.org. The Overholser Mansion is owned by the OHS and managed by Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.
Find out more »August 2017
Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch
On Saturday, August 12, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch near Oologah will host the annual Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In. Gates open at 7:30 am with free admission, though donations are appreciated. The event will take place from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on the 2,000-foot grass strip adjacent to Oologah Lake. Pilots will fly the Oklahoma skies and land on the grass strip, a few yards from the home in which Will Rogers was born on November 4, 1879.…
Find out more »September 2017
Living History Lantern Tours, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
On Friday, September 15, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) in Enid will host Living History Lantern Tours. After dark, visitors to the CSRHC's Humphrey Heritage Village will travel back to the days after the Land Run of 1893. Lantern-led tours through the historic buildings and campsites will explore daily life, its hardships, and its rewards. This year's theme is: Early Day Medicine: Cures, Ailments, and Absurd Concoctions." Following the tour, attendees also will enjoy historical entertainment. The cost…
Find out more »Autumnal Equinox Walks, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Visit the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on September 22 for the Autumnal Equinox Walks. As the end of summer nears and crops are ready for harvest, the time of year arrives for the most important of ceremonies for the eastern American Indians: the Busk or Green Corn Ceremony. The Green Corn ceremony was a harvest and renewal ceremony that took place around the Autumnal Equinox in the Spiro area. Visitors will learn about the Green Corn Ceremony on the guided…
Find out more »51st annual Heritage Hills Historic Homes and Gardens Tour, Henry Overholser Mansion
Visit Oklahoma City for the 51st annual Heritage Hills Historic Homes and Gardens Tour on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1. Tours will be held from noon to 5 pm each day. This self-guided tour allows attendees to visit several private residences and the Henry Overholser Mansion. The tour offers a glimpse of the past beautifully melded with the present, showcasing the neighborhood's historic charm. The Overholser Mansion will be the central hub of activities including food trucks, pop-up…
Find out more »October 2017
Doaksville Candlelight Tours, Fort Towson Historic Site
Visit Fort Towson Historic Site for a unique and historical nighttime tour. The tour will begin with a hayride through the Fort Towson cemetery. Tour guides will then lead visitors through the walking portion of the trail. Multiple stops will allow visitors to learn the history of the fort from interpreters in period dress. The tour will end with a hayride back to the entrance. The Candlelight tours are available from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, with a tour beginning every…
Find out more »Archaeology Month event, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate Archaeology Month with a lecture and a guided walk on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Archaeology Month is sponsored and promoted by the Oklahoma Anthropological Society and includes many more events throughout the month of October. A lecture about the prehistory of this region will start at 1 pm. There also will be a guided tour of the site at 2 pm led by manager Dennis Peterson. The regular exhibits will be available throughout…
Find out more »Ghost Hunting Tours, Henry Overholser Mansion
Have you ever wondered if the Overholser Mansion is haunted? Have you heard the stories about its visitors from the past, the orbs captured in photographs, and unexplained voices? Now is your chance to find out for yourself! Join us in October as we offer two opportunities to explore the paranormal side of Oklahoma City’s first mansion. Ghost hunting tours will take place on Saturday, October 14, and Saturday, October 28. Led by the Oklahoma Paranormal Association, these tours will…
Find out more »Scary Tales and Twilight Tours, Henry Overholser Mansion
Scary Tales and Twilight Tours will take place on Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20, 2017. Visitors will hear the spooky stories of Oklahoma history and get a rare glimpse inside the Overholser Mansion after dark. The tours begin at 7 pm on Thursday, October 19, and at 7 and 8:30 pm on Friday, October 20. Tickets are $20 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Overholser Mansion at 405-525-5325.
Find out more »Scary Tales and Twilight Tours, Henry Overholser Mansion
Due to popular demand, the Overholser Mansion has added another evening of Scary Tales and Twilight Tours on Thursday, October 26, at 7 pm. Visitors will hear the spooky stories of Oklahoma history and get a rare glimpse inside the Overholser Mansion after dark. Tickets are $20 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Overholser Mansion at 405-525-5325.
Find out more »“Haunt the Mansion” tours, A. J. Seay Mansion
Visit Kingfisher on Friday, October 27, from 7 pm until 2 am for "Haunt the Mansion" tours! Every hour on the hour, guests can tour the historic A. J. Seay Mansion. Tours are approximately one hour, and the last tour starts at 1 am. During each tour, guests will learn about the history of the mansion and the Oklahoma Paranormal Research Division will be performing paranormal investigations. For those who find the A. J. Seay Mansion a bit too scary…
Find out more »Halloween Storytelling Time, Fred Drummond Home
Visit the Fred Drummond Home for old-fashioned storytelling and a tour of the home on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm. Staff dressed as Halloween characters will tell stories as visitors make their way through the site. At the end of the tour, treats and refreshments will be available for all. Admission will be taken at the door, and is $3 per person or $5 per family. For more information please call 918-885-2374.
Find out more »December 2017
Christmas Open House, Fred Drummond Home
Join us on Saturday, December 9, as we start the holiday season with open house tours. The historic home will be decorated in traditional décor for the holidays, and visitors will enjoy Christmas music from Cowboy Jim Garling and Susanne Woolley. Of course Santa Claus will be visiting to greet all the boys and girls, young and old, and passing out treats to all. At the end of the tours, there will be shortbread cookies, punch, and other goodies to…
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