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October 2022
“Outlaw Mummy: The Story of Elmer McCurdy” webinar
On Thursday, October 13, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office is not afraid to host Michael Williams, curator at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie, for an unsettling story about the world travels of Elmer McCurdy. Williams will tell the twisted tale of the Outlaw Mummy Elmer McCurdy following his life as a train-robbing outlaw, the gun that killed him, the lawman who fired the fatal shot, and McCurdy’s postmortem career as a carnival attraction. Register for the…
Find out more »“Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma: Oklahoma’s Special Purpose Barns and Farm Structures” webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office is hosting a webinar series entitled "Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma" featuring presenters who specialize in barn history, construction, and restoration. On Tuesday, October 25, the topic will be "Oklahoma's Special Purpose Barns and Farm Structures." These presentations will be held on the last Tuesday of every other month, beginning at 6 p.m. The webinars will be limited to the first 100 registrants. December 27 - "The Significance of Barns in the Oklahoma Cultural…
Find out more »November 2022
Secrets of the OHS Research Library
Dive into the past with Laura Martin, Deputy Director of Research at the Oklahoma Historical Society, as she shares the vast historical and genealogical collections of the OHS's John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Library in this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. You may be an archaeologist or an architectural historian, a student or researcher, a genealogist, or just someone interested in learning about your ancestors or the state of Oklahoma—the OHS Research Library has the tools you need! From allotment records to…
Find out more »December 2022
“Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act” webinar
On Monday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will provide an introduction to, (or a refresher on), relevant and useful aspects of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and explain the review process. In this free online training, SHPO staff will convey the importance of the Section 106 process and assist anyone and everyone who might be involved in that process in Oklahoma. Questions will be welcome throughout the…
Find out more »“Tribal Consultation in the Section 106 Process” webinar
On Thursday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on Tribal Consultation in the Section 106 Process. SHPO is pleased to announce that representatives from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) will be presenting this year's training session on Tribal Consultation in the Section 106 Process. Register for this webinar
Find out more »“Working with the National Register of Historic Places” webinar
On Monday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar about the National Register of Historic Places which is the foundation of the SHPO's programs. The webinar will include information about the types of properties that can be nominated to the National Register and the criteria applied to evaluate a property's significance and historic integrity. Register for the webinar
Find out more »“How to Research your ‘Historic’ Property” webinar
On Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will be teaching helpful strategies for researching historic properties in this free webinar. The virtual class will identify important sources of information for researching a variety of property types, and follow a step-by-step walk-through of the National Register of Historic Places nomination form and documentation requirements. Register for the webinar
Find out more »“Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Overview” webinar
On Wednesday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar to teach about the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives. 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 needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to…
Find out more »“The Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings” webinar
On Thursday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office is featuring a free webinar that will feature a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are widely used in the historic preservation field. Whether pursuing the 20% federal and 20% state tax credits for a certified rehabilitation, planning a rehabilitation project funded with federal assistance, serving on a local historic preservation commission,…
Find out more »The Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation webinar
On Friday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar featuring a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Guidelines, these are the how-to's or considerations that are widely used in the historic preservation field. Whether pursuing the 20% federal and 20% state tax credits for a certified rehabilitation, planning a rehabilitation project funded with federal assistance, serving on a local historic…
Find out more »“Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma: The Significance of Barns in the Oklahoma Cultural Landscape” webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office is hosting a webinar series entitled “Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma,” featuring presenters who specialize in barn history, construction, and restoration. On Tuesday, December 27, the topic will be “The Significance of Barns in the Oklahoma Cultural Landscape.” This December webinar will be the last of the 2022 series. These presentations will be held on the last Tuesday of every other month, beginning at 6 p.m. The webinars will be limited to the first…
Find out more »January 2023
Wood Window Rescue online workshop
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. is offering an online Wood Window Rescue online workshop in 2023 with instructors Ty McBride and Morgan Reinhart. The Wood Window Rescue Workshop will educate homeowners on how to restore most double-hung windows and solve common wood window problems. This workshop is designed for all skill types to work and learn at their own pace in the comfort and safety of their own home with videos, a PDF checklist, worksheets, and guides using an intuitive online learning…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “How to Complete HPRI and Site Forms for OKSHPO Reviews” webinar
On Thursday, January 12, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on how to complete Historic Preservation Resource Identification (HPRI) and site forms for Oklahoma SHPO reviews. In this webinar, SHPO National Register Coordinator Dr. Matthew Pearce, and Historical Archaeologist, Kristina Wyckoff, will go step by step through first the HPRI form and then the Oklahoma Archaeological site Survey form to demonstrate how to complete these documents for review by SHPO.…
Find out more »February 2023
Lunch and Learn: “Turning Records into an Archive: A Reflection on the Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project” presentation by Dr. Kalenda Eaton
On Thursday, February 23, at noon (Central Time) the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar titled "Turning Records into an Archive: A Reflection on the Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project" presented by Dr. Kalenda Eaton. Over the past year, a small team of scholars have worked to piece together an intriguing history of hope, migration, settlement, perseverance, and politics on the Plains. The Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project, led by Dr. Kalenda Eaton, was created to research…
Find out more »March 2023
Hidden Oklahoma: “Notable Archaeological Discoveries in Northwestern Oklahoma” presentation by Dr. Leland Bement
On Wednesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on "Notable Archaeological Discoveries in Northwestern Oklahoma" presented by Dr. Leland Bement. This presentation is part of SHPO's 2023 Archaeology multipart webinar 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. Registration is required. Register for this event.…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Who is Elmira Sauberan Smyrl Scott?” presentation by Sara Werneke webinar
On Thursday, March 9, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar entitled "Who is Elmira Sauberan Smyrl (Scott)?" presented by Sara Werneke and Kristina Wyckoff of SHPO. Elmira Sauberan Smyrl (Scott) was a pioneering female architect and concrete construction specialist who got her Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma in 1955. Her master’s thesis project was the design of an agriculture-based living and…
Find out more »April 2023
Lunch and Learn: “US Fish & Wildlife Service Historic Resources at the Treasure Lake Job Corps Center” webinar
On Wednesday, April 12, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a webinar focused on the US Fish & Wildlife Service Historic Resources at the Treasure Lake Job Corps Center. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) plans to revert the Treasure Lake Job Corps Center, located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, to a more natural state, consistent with the agency's mission. In 2022, after commissioning a historic building survey, USFWS determined the Treasure…
Find out more »May 2023
“How to Research Your ‘Historic’ Property” webinar
On Monday, May 8, at 1 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a FREE webinar about "How to Research Your 'Historic' Property." Historic properties come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and types. In this workshop, learn helpful strategies for researching a variety of property types. Learn about the common sources of information used for property research, including government records, architectural/construction drawings, newspapers, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, and aerial photographs. Agenda Guiding Research Principles Common Sources of…
Find out more »“How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Form” webinar
On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 1 p.m., Matthew Pearce of the State Historic Preservation Office will present a FREE webinar to discuss the preparation needed to complete the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) form. Preparing an NRHP nomination is not an easy task. However, securing the services of an experienced consultant to prepare a nomination can be an expensive undertaking for many individuals and organizations. This webinar will give a step-by-step overview of completing the nomination form, including…
Find out more »“Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act” webinar
On Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will offer a FREE webinar as an introduction to, or a refresher of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Kristina Wyckoff, SHPO Section 106 coordinator and historical archaeologist, will explain the importance of the Section 106 process. Her position as coordinator is to assist people involved in that process in Oklahoma. This presentation will also include guidance for submitting projects for OKSHPO review. Agenda…
Find out more »“Documenting Post-European Contact Archaeological Sites in Oklahoma” webinar
On Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is offering a FREE webinar to provide guidance to archaeologists documenting Post–European Contact archaeological sites in Oklahoma for review by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office. Agenda Background reviews and recommended resources Field investigations Completing an Oklahoma Archaeological Site Survey form National Register eligibility considerations Register for the webinar Kristina Wyckoff SHPO Section 106 coordinator | historical archaeologist Governor William W. Jenkins Homestead Site in Kay County
Find out more »“Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Overview” webinar
On Tuesday, May 16, at 1 p.m., Sara Werneke of the State Historic Preservation Office will present a FREE webinar that will overview "Historic Preservation Tax Incentives." 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 needed for the State Historic Preservation Office to review the…
Find out more »“The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study” webinar
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…
Find out more »June 2023
Hidden Oklahoma: “Geoarchaeology” presentation by Dr. Debra Green
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…
Find out more »“Finding the Girls: Records for Researching Women” Lunch and Learn webinar
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…
Find out more »August 2023
Hidden Oklahoma: “Out of the Earth: Revitalizing Choctaw Traditional Art” presentation by Dr. Ian Thompson
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.…
Find out more »American Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma workshop
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…
Find out more »“How to Protect Native American Archaeological Sites and History” Lunch and Learn webinar
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…
Find out more »September 2023
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop
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,…
Find out more »Hidden Oklahoma: “Caddo Ceramic Specialists Living and Working at Cahokia” presentation by Dr. Shawn Lambert
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…
Find out more »Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop
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…
Find out more »“Threatt Filling Station Rehabilitation Project” Lunch and Learn webinar
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…
Find out more »October 2023
Hidden Oklahoma: “Early Wichita Sites and Fortifications in Oklahoma” presentation by Dr. Richard Drass
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…
Find out more »“How to Research Allotments” Lunch and Learn webinar
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…
Find out more »November 2023
“Working with the National Register of Historic Places: An Overview” webinar
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…
Find out more »“Do’s and Don’ts: Best Practices for National Register Nominations” webinar
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…
Find out more »Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
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.…
Find out more »Archaeological Investigations and Site Evaluations
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.
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program: An Overview
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…
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study
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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