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May 2023

“The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study” webinar

May 17, 2023, 1 p.m.2 p.m.
State Historic Preservation Office, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

On Wednesday, May 17, at 1 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will present a FREE webinar on a case study of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Knowing what should be in a Historic Preservation Tax Credit project submission can be daunting—even knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In this workshop, we will look at an actual tax credit project that successfully went through the process and is a certified rehabilitation. We will look at the project from start…

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June 2023

Hidden Oklahoma: “Geoarchaeology” presentation by Dr. Debra Green

June 1, 2023, 2 p.m.

On Thursday, June 1, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on geoarchaeology and what it has taught us about Oklahoma's past, presented by Dr. Debra Green. This presentation is part of SHPO's 2023 Archaeology speaker series Hidden Oklahoma: How Archaeology Reveals Secrets From Our Past. Hidden Oklahoma guest archaeologists and researchers discuss important sites in Oklahoma and illustrate why archaeology is critical to understanding our history. Register for the…

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“Finding the Girls: Records for Researching Women” Lunch and Learn webinar

June 21, 2023, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 21, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a FREE Lunch and Learn webinar entitled "Finding the Girls: Records for Researching Women" presentation by Dr. Debra Osborne Spindle. Researching women can be difficult at any time period in history. This presentation will share and discuss useful records for investigating women in history and will present case studies to demonstrate the effective use of these records. Register for the webinar. At left, Pearl Folsom (Choctaw), creation…

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August 2023

Hidden Oklahoma: “Out of the Earth: Revitalizing Choctaw Traditional Art” presentation by Dr. Ian Thompson

August 2, 2023, 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 2, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on “Out of the Earth: Revitalizing Choctaw Traditional Art," presented by Dr. Ian Thompson. From brain-tanned bison robes processed with stone tools to traditional meals cooked in shell-tempered pots made from Choctaw homeland clays, this presentation will share some of the exciting cultural revitalization work happening at Choctaw Nation. This work both informs and is informed by Indigenous archaeology.…

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American Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma workshop

August 5, 2023
Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The Oklahoma History Center will host a workshop on Saturday, August 5, that focuses on American Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma. A 2022 report from the US Department of the Interior detailed the assimilationist policies and inherent abuse that the schools employed for decades. The report identified more than 400 schools across 37 states that operated between 1819 and 1969, including 76 in Oklahoma. From 10-11:30 a.m., Dr. Farina King (Diné) will give an overview of the history of American…

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“How to Protect Native American Archaeological Sites and History” Lunch and Learn webinar

August 16, 2023, 12 p.m.2 p.m.
State Historic Preservation Office, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday, August 16, at noon, focusing on protecting Native American archaeological sites and history. The featured presenters are Shannon Cowell, preservation archaeologist with Archaeology Southwest, and Ashleigh Thompson, director of tribal collaboration in research and education with Archaeology Southwest. The presentation will discuss the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. The speakers will also share information on SaveHistory.org, a group that leads a regional effort to end archaeological resource…

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September 2023

Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop

September 1, 2023, 1 p.m.2 p.m.

The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. The workshops will be held Friday, September 1, at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2023/2024 grant cycle, which begins on September 1, 2023. Participants will learn which organizations and projects are eligible, how to apply,…

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Hidden Oklahoma: “Caddo Ceramic Specialists Living and Working at Cahokia” presentation by Dr. Shawn Lambert

September 6, 2023, 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free webinar on “Caddo Ceramic Specialists Living and Working at Cahokia,” presented by Dr. Shawn Lambert of Mississippi State University. This presentation is part of SHPO's 2023 Archaeology speaker series Hidden Oklahoma: How Archaeology Reveals Secrets From Our Past. Hidden Oklahoma guest archaeologists and researchers discuss important sites in Oklahoma and illustrate why archaeology is critical to understanding our history. Register for…

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Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop

September 12, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. The workshops will be held Friday, September 1, at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2023/2024 grant cycle. Participants will learn which organizations and projects are eligible, how to apply, and the criteria used to evaluate…

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“Threatt Filling Station Rehabilitation Project” Lunch and Learn webinar

September 13, 2023, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 13, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free Lunch and Learn webinar exploring the historical significance of the Threatt Family Farm and its centerpiece, the Threatt Filling Station. In 2020, a Historic Structures Report noted the station was in disrepair, requiring extensive rehabilitation. In 2021, the Station was included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.Preservation efforts are underway to restore the Black-owned and…

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October 2023

Hidden Oklahoma: “Early Wichita Sites and Fortifications in Oklahoma” presentation by Dr. Richard Drass

October 4, 2023, 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, October 4, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free webinar on “Early Wichita Sites and Fortifications in Oklahoma,” presented by Dr. Richard Drass, emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma. Common ideas on early Native American life in the prairie plains of Oklahoma frequently conjure images of mobile Native groups such as the Comanche living in tepees and hunting bison on horseback. Although bison were an essential resource for most…

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“How to Research Allotments” Lunch and Learn webinar

October 6, 2023, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Lunch and Learn webinar on Friday, October 6, at noon, focusing on researching land allotments in Oklahoma. Nancy Calhoun, a volunteer and former research librarian for the Oklahoma Historical Society, will be the featured presenter. Allotment was the federal policy of dividing communally held Native land into individually owned private property. Registration for the webinar is required. For more information, contact Kristina Wyckoff, SHPO’s Section 106 coordinator, and historical archaeologist, at…

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November 2023

“Working with the National Register of Historic Places: An Overview” webinar

November 6, 2023, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

On Monday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will have a webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Matthew Pearce is the featured presenter. NRHP is the foundation of the SHPO’s programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector. This workshop provides detailed information about what listing…

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“Do’s and Don’ts: Best Practices for National Register Nominations” webinar

November 7, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Tuesday, November 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will have a free webinar about the do's and don’ts of preparing a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination, which can be challenging. Matthew Pearce is the featured presenter. In addition to discussing common mistakes that NRHP nomination reviewers encounter, this workshop will introduce best practices for defining integrity and significance. It will also outline photograph and mapping guidelines. This workshop is directed…

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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

November 13, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Monday, November 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is designed to provide an introduction or a refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The featured presenter is Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator, and historic archaeologist. She will explain the importance of the Section 106 process and assist anyone involved in that process in Oklahoma.…

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Archaeological Investigations and Site Evaluations

November 14, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Tuesday, November 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar about how to go about archaeological investigations and site evaluations. Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator and historic archaeologist for SHPO, will be the featured presenter. Register for the webinar.  

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The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program: An Overview

November 16, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Thursday, November 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar featuring an overview of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3, will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information…

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The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study

November 17, 2023, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Friday, November 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will offer a free webinar entitled “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study.” Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Knowing what should be in a Historic Preservation Tax Credit project submission can be daunting. Even knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In this workshop, Werneke will use a case study of an actual tax credit project that successfully went through the process and…

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January 2024

Lunch and Learn: “The Canadian County Jail and Current Preservation Efforts” presentation with Amy Neathery

January 10, 12 p.m.1 p.m.
State Historic Preservation Office, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The effort to preserve the old Canadian County jail will be highlighted in a Lunch and Learn webinar hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office on Wednesday, January 10, starting at noon. The featured speaker is Amy Neathery with Preservation El Reno. The jail was finished in 1907, a few months before Oklahoma became the 46th state. It cost $18,000 to build. The jail served the county for 78 years. The presentation will focus on the jail’s rich history, including…

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February 2024

Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places, “All-Black Towns in Oklahoma”

February 8, 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

This first installment of SHPO’s 2024 Speaker Series, “Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places,” will explore the topic of All-Black Towns in Oklahoma. The featured speakers are Gina Sofola, AICP, president and owner of Sofola & Associates,  and Kory Van Hemert, architectural historian for Stantec. The free webinar will occur online on Thursday, February 8, at 2 p.m., Central Time, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Register for this webinar. Oklahoma had more than 50 identifiable All-Black towns between…

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Lunch and Learn: “Preserving Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter’s Home and Family Legacy” webinar

February 13, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at noon, The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a webinar session of the SHPO’s  “Lunch and Learn” series focused on the efforts underway to preserve the home and family legacy of Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter, Oklahoma City’s first Black doctor, and his wife, Mrs. Edna Randolph-Slaughter. Register to reserve your spot.

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March 2024

Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers and Congress

March 11
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…

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Civic Learning Week: Republicans and Democrats

March 12
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…

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Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers on Elections

March 13
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…

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Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers’ Presidential Pals

March 14
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship, teaching students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons, one for…

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Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers for President Movement

March 15
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One event on March 15, 2024 at 12 a.m.

Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…

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April 2024

Everyday Oklahoma: “Rocks, Ruts, and Springs: Remnants of Early Trails through Oklahoma” with Susan Dragoo

April 9, 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 9, at 2 p.m. Central Time, the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar in its “Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places” speaker series. “Rocks, Ruts, and Springs: Remnants of Early Trails through Oklahoma” will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. Susan Dragoo is a photographer and writer specializing in outdoor, travel, action, and historical subjects. Specific outdoor areas of interest include hiking, running, backpacking, motorcycling, and bicycling. Historical interests include Native American and…

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Lunch and Learn: “African-Diasporic Peoples of Oklahoma and Indian Territories: Genealogy, Story & Culture” presentation by Shelby R. B. Ward

April 11, 12 p.m.1:15 p.m.

On Thursday, April 11, from noon to 1:15 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Shelby R. B. Ward. The State of Oklahoma and Indian Territories are home to various African-Diasporic people groups, from Five Tribes Freedmen Communities to All-Black Towns and beyond. In this “Lunch and Learn” webinar, attorney, genealogist, and community historian Shelby Ward (Choctaw Freedman) will address key themes in the genealogy of African-descendent peoples and share research tips for people exploring…

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May 2024

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

May 8, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies to consider projects’ effects on important historical resources before funding, constructing, or permitting them. This training is intended (1) to provide a broad introduction to Section 106 and (2) to provide you with the information and…

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Drafting and Executing Section 106 Agreement Documents with the OKSHPO

May 9, 10 a.m.11 p.m.

On Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar on drafting and executing Section 106 agreement documents with the Oklahoma SHPO office. This workshop, led by Kristina Wyckoff, will expand upon the Section 106 agreement documents provided in the Section 106 workshop. This will include a review of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Programmatic Agreements (PA); the purpose each type of document serves in the Section 106 process; a review…

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The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Overview

May 13, 10 a.m.11 a.m.

On Monday, May 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar featuring an overview of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3, will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information…

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June 2024

“Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma” presentation by Kenneth Sivard *postponed*

June 13, 2 p.m.3 p.m.

The presentation on the Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma with Kenneth Sivard has been postponed until June 27, at 2 p.m.

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Lunch and Learn: “Robert M. Jones: A Choctaw Millionaire in the American South, 1808–1873”

June 20, 12 p.m.

The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Lunch and Learn webinar about “Robert M. Jones: A Choctaw Millionaire in the American South, 1808–1873” on June 20 at noon. Presenter Dr. Jeff Fortney will delve into the complex figure of Robert M. Jones, a Choctaw man who became one of the South’s wealthiest individuals through his involvement in slavery, commerce, and land acquisition during the 19th century. Jones’s life and career during Indian Removal, rebuilding in Indian Territory, the Civil…

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“Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma” presented by Kenneth Sivard

June 27, 2 p.m.3 p.m.

On Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Oklahoma Historical Society board member Kenneth Sivard. The presentation will be about the Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma, exploring their history and architectural style. Register for the webinar.   About Kenneth Sivard A sixth-generation McCurtain County native, Kenny Sivard is a long-time McCurtain County Historical Society (MCHS) member and was elected president of the organization in 2009. Working with the MCHS,…

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July 2024

“The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) Program at the NPS” webinar, presented by Catherine Lavoie

July 11, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Thursday, July 11, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Catherine Lavoie, chief of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) with the National Park Service (NPS). She will discuss the program, how and why it was started, its mission, and its value, with a focus on HABS’s work in Oklahoma. HABS was established in 1933 as a unique public-private partnership between NPS, the Library of Congress (LOC), and the American Institute of Architects…

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August 2024

Lunch and Learn: “Collections in the Edmon Low Library Maps and Spatial Data Division” webinar with Kevin Dyke

August 8, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Thursday, August 8, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar in its “Lunch and Learn” series about the collections in the Edmon Low Library Maps and Spatial Data Division with the library’s maps and spatial curator, Kevin Dyke. He will discuss the collections and provide guidance about accessing these materials. Register for the webinar. Kevin Dyke is an associate professor and the maps and spatial data curator at Edmon Low Library. The Edmon Low…

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September 2024

Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program Informational Workshop

September 3, 1 p.m.2 p.m.

The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2024/2025 grant cycle. The online application process will open on Monday, September 2, and close on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. Draft applications are…

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Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program Informational Workshop

September 9, 3 p.m.4 p.m.

The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2024/2025 grant cycle. The online application process will open on Monday, September 2, and close on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. Draft applications are…

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Lunch and Learn: “Archaeological Investigations at Tipi Ring Sites in Cimarron County” webinar

September 18, 12 p.m.1 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 18, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar in its Lunch and Learn Series about the “Archaeological Investigations at Tipi Ring Sites in Cimarron County.” Register for the webinar. Brandi Bethke, laboratory director for the Oklahoma Archaeological Survey, will be the featured presenter. Kristina Wyckoff, the State Preservation Office's historical archaeologist, will help to facilitate the webinar.  

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Everyday Oklahoma: “Calabooses in Oklahoma with Michael Mayes” webinar

September 24, 2 p.m.3 p.m.

Tiny jails in Oklahoma will be the topic of a free webinar hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on Tuesday, September 24, at 2 p.m. There are tiny buildings still standing across the state. Many of them were used as calabooses, also called tiny jails. Michael Mayes, SHPO’s National Register of Historic Places/Historic Preservation Specialist, will examine Oklahoma’s calabooses and discuss how the state tackled crime decades ago, the integrity of resources, the Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory, and the…

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