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February 2021
“Indian Territory, 1863: Strategy & Logistics in the Decisive Year” presentation by Dr. Zac Cowsert (virtual)
Honey Springs Battlefield will host “Indian Territory, 1863: Strategy & Logistics in the Decisive Year,” a live virtual lecture on Friday, February 12 at 2 p.m. CST (3 EST). In this hour-long lecture, Dr. Zac Cowsert will explore both Union and Confederate strategies, logistical hurdles, and key engagements of the Civil War’s most decisive year in Indian Territory. A unique theater of the Civil War, commanders in Indian Territory commanded biracial and triracial armies, managed large refugee populations, and struggled…
Find out more »Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters available online (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will begin streaming the Smithsonian program Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters on February 23. The program gives a behind-the-scenes look at Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell Music as they go from the studio to the stage. The stream will be available on the History Center's Facebook page until Friday, February 26. On that day, the Oklahoma History Center also will host a live-streamed panel event with Our Native…
Find out more »“Life at Hunter’s Home: Voices of Enslaved People” concludes (virtual)
Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will commemorate Black History Month with programming that gives voice to the enslaved residents of the home. During the month of February, visitors can join the “Life at Hunter’s Home” Facebook group. This online offering is a way to engage with the site’s events and programs virtually while keeping safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. February programming will feature many of the people who lived and performed slave labor on the plantation, such as Susan, Ike, Nelson, Eliza,…
Find out more »“Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters” panel event (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will host a live-streamed panel event with musicians Amythyst Kiah, Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell of Our Native Daughters. The musicians will discuss their history and music Friday, February 26 at 11 a.m. Visit the Oklahoma History Center's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/okhistorycenter to watch the live stream. The Oklahoma History Center will also stream the Smithsonian program Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters on Facebook from February 23 to 26. The…
Find out more »March 2021
“Life at Hunter’s Home: Women of Hunter’s Home” begins (virtual)
During the month of March, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on Women’s History Month. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Women of Hunter’s Home” will present the women of Hunter’s Home and their roles and responsibilities, including Minerva and Amanda Murrell’s duties as mistress of the plantation, the jobs and responsibilities of the enslaved women, and the daily activities described in Emily Murrell’s journal. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is…
Find out more »“African American Women’s Activism in Historical Perspective” program (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “African American Women’s Activism in Historical Perspective,” on Wednesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. This program is part of a series of Smithsonian Affiliations’ Virtual Scholar Talks celebrating Women’s History Month, as well as discussing the Smithsonian’s latest book, Smithsonian American Women. It will highlight objects related to African American women’s…
Find out more »“Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History” program (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History,” on Wednesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. This program is part of a series of Smithsonian Affiliations’ Virtual Scholar Talks celebrating Women’s History Month, as well as discussing the Smithsonian’s latest book, Smithsonian American Women. Through their cookbooks, teaching, and…
Find out more »On the Peak Lecture: Women‘s Suffrage (virtual)
In this On the Peak Lecture, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will discuss the women's suffrage movement in America, and its impact on Oklahoma. This free program will be available via Facebook Live. Visit www.facebook.com/pawneebillranch on Wednesday, March 17, from noon to 1 p.m. to watch.
Find out more »“Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection” program (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection,” on Wednesday, March 17, at 4 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. This program is part of a series of Smithsonian Affiliations’ Virtual Scholar Talks celebrating Women’s History Month, as well as discussing the Smithsonian’s latest book, Smithsonian American Women. Featured speaker Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator and Department…
Find out more »“Collecting COVID-19 at the National Museum of American History,” Pandemic Perspectives: Stories Through Collections (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program “Collecting COVID-19 at the National Museum of American History” on Tuesday, March 23, at 3 p.m. COVID-19 has dramatically altered the United States, impacting almost every aspect of everyday life. For museums that document the history of their communities, collecting around COVID-19 has posed multiple challenges. Panelists will share their thoughts on the pandemic’s impact on communities and discuss how the National Museum…
Find out more »“Ancient Worlds Contemporary Selves: Smithsonian Scholars Explore Intersectionality” program (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “Ancient Worlds Contemporary Selves: Smithsonian Scholars Explore Intersectionality,” on Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. This program is part of a series of Smithsonian Affiliations’ Virtual Scholar Talks celebrating Women’s History Month, as well as discussing the Smithsonian’s latest book, Smithsonian American Women. In this discussion, scholars from the National Museum…
Find out more »“Life at Hunter’s Home: Women of Hunter’s Home” concludes (virtual)
During the month of March, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on Women’s History Month. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Women of Hunter’s Home” will present the women of Hunter’s Home and their roles and responsibilities, including Minerva and Amanda Murrell’s duties as mistress of the plantation, the jobs and responsibilities of the enslaved women, and the daily activities described in Emily Murrell’s journal. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is…
Find out more »On the Peak Lecture: Lillian Smith (virtual)
On Wednesday, March 31, the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will feature another installment of the online lecture series On the Peak as a Facebook Live event. The topic for the March 31 lecture will be Lillian Smith. Born in 1871, Smith was one of the prominent female stars of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. As a cowgirl entertainer, she typified the determination of women of her era broke gender barriers with her skill and marksmanship. The Pawnee Bill Ranch…
Find out more »“Women Artists Respond to Place” program (virtual)
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “Women Artists Respond to Place,” on Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. This program is part of a series of Smithsonian Affiliations’ Virtual Scholar Talks celebrating Women’s History Month, as well as discussing the Smithsonian’s latest book, Smithsonian American Women. In this discussion, the significance of landscapes, places, and narratives of…
Find out more »April 2021
On the Peak Lecture (virtual)
Join Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum on Facebook Live for an On the Peak Lecture. Lectures are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/pawneebillranch to learn more and view the lecture.
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meeting (virtual and on-site)
The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meetings are held in January, April, July, and October on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Find out more »2021 Oklahoma History Conference “Perspectives in History” (virtual)
The 2021 Oklahoma History Conference is going virtual! Join us April 22–23 as scholars, students, historians, and authors from across the state and country share the history and culture of Oklahoma. This year’s lineup will include eleven scheduled sessions, two programs, and eleven on-demand sessions. The entire conference will be online, including a special tribute to the late Steve Ripley from the Red Dirt Rangers and the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We are proud to announce the conference keynote speaker will be celebrated poet, author, and musician Joy Harjo.
Find out more »Pawnee Bill Puzzle Club (virtual)
Join the interpretive staff of the Pawnee Bill Ranch as we put together puzzles and talk about history! We invite you to watch us on Facebook Live and put together your own puzzle. Pawnee Bill Puzzle Club is held on the last Sunday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/pawneebillranch to join in.
Find out more »May 2021
Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop (virtual)
Join us in May as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff lead a workshop on the National Register of Historic Places, the foundation of the SHPO's programs. This virtual workshop is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Register Online
Find out more »“The Diary of a Union Soldier from Kansas,” presentation by Tom Wing (virtual)
Honey Springs Battlefield will host a virtual lecture, “The Diary of a Union Soldier from Kansas,” on Saturday, May 29, at 1 p.m. central time. Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith and author of the book entitled ‘A Rough Introduction to This Sunny Land’: The Civil War Diary of Private Henry A. Strong, Co. K, Twelfth Kansas Infantry, will speak about the experiences of Private Henry Strong during the Civil War in present-day Oklahoma.…
Find out more »June 2021
“Life at Hunter’s Home: Farm Life at Hunter’s Home” begins (virtual)
During the month of June, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on Farm Life. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Farm Life at Hunter’s Home” will present video workshops about the farming aspect of the historic site. The June subscription will include instructions about how to prepare a Haymaker's Lunch, and how to build a single person bench in the workshop. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is a paid subscription Facebook group.…
Find out more »Bitter Root panel discussion (on-site and virtual)
To commemorate the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, OKPOP and the Greenwood Cultural Center are partnering to host a panel discussion focusing on the award-winning Bitter Root comic book series on Wednesday, June 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The panelists will include the writers, artist, and editor of Bitter Root, published by Image Comics. The program will open with words from Dr. Stevie Johnson, educator with the Bob Dylan Archive, and Mechelle Brown, program director for the Greenwood…
Find out more »Pawnee Bill Puzzle Club (virtual)
On Sunday, June 13, join the interpretive staff of the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum (PBR) as they put together puzzles and talk about Oklahoma history. This online event is an engaging way to gather the family together at home while learning lessons about Oklahoma's history from knowledgeable staff at the museum. Find the club on Facebook Live, and put together your own puzzle of choice at home while the staff pieces together both a puzzle and Oklahoma’s rich history.…
Find out more »2021 Enid Summer Chautauqua virtual event
The 2021 Enid Summer Chautauqua programs, 20th Century Visionaries: Catalysts for Change, will take place virtually Tuesday through Saturday, June 15–19. Through a blended live and prerecorded broadcasts, viewers can step back in time with each of the historical figures to hear stories and anecdotes from unique, first-person perspectives. Daily workshops will be held at 10:30 a.m. and noon, with the nightly featured performances, beginning at 7 p.m. Scholars for Summer Chautauqua are Doug Mishler, portraying Gene Roddenberry; Karen Vuranch,…
Find out more »On the Peak Lecture (virtual)
Join Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum on Facebook Live for an On the Peak Lecture. Lectures are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. On Wednesday, June 16, the topic for the for lecture will be the World's Columbian Exposition also known as the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It is a fascinating story of ingenuity, invention, wild west shows, and even murder! Visit PBR's Facebook page to find out more about the On the Peak…
Find out more »“What America’s Greatest Father-Daughter Political Dynasty Teaches Us About Fixing Democracy” Smithsonian program (virtual)
Just in time for Father’s Day, join Smithsonian Affiliations on June 17 for this talk with the National Museum of American History’s Jon Grinspan. He will explore America's greatest father-daughter political dynasty, Congressman William “Pig Iron” Kelley and his daughter, labor activist Florence Kelley. Will Kelley campaigned for abolition, women’s suffrage, workers’ rights, voting rights, and many more causes in the 19th century, and raised his daughter to carry on his legacy, even though she could not vote or hold…
Find out more »“Life at Hunter’s Home: Farm Life at Hunter’s Home” concludes (virtual)
During the month of June, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on Farm Life. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Farm Life at Hunter’s Home” will present video workshops about the farming aspect of the historic site. The June subscription will include instructions about how to prepare a Haymaker’s Lunch, and how to build a single person bench in the workshop. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is a paid subscription Facebook group. Subscribers…
Find out more »On the Peak Lecture (virtual)
Join Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum on Facebook Live for an On the Peak Lecture. Lectures are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. On Wednesday, June 30, the topic for the for lecture will be Frederick Jackson Turner and the Frontier Thesis. Turner was a 20th-century historian who explored the idea that America's character was forged through western expansion. Visit PBR's Facebook page to find out more about the On the Peak…
Find out more »July 2021
“Life at Hunter’s Home: Cooking and Crafts” begins (virtual)
During the month of July, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on demonstrations and handmade items. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Cooking and Crafts” will present video workshops with a kitchen demonstration about roasting ears of corn, and a video about making hand-made fans for the warmer months. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is a paid subscription Facebook group. Subscribers can visit the Hunter’s Home Facebook page for a link…
Find out more »SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. In this session, staff will discuss the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program in general. The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings. The session will also go over how the National Register of…
Find out more »SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
July 8 - The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. In this session, staff will discuss the 10 Standards for Rehabilitation. The intent of the Standards are to assist the long-term preservation of a property’s significance through the preservation of historic materials…
Find out more »SHPO Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series
July 9 - The Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation On July 7–9, the State Historic Preservation Office will host the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives virtual workshop series. The entire workshop series will be held online and live sessions will have ample opportunity for questions and discussion. For this session, staff will discuss the Guidelines for Rehabilitation. The Guidelines are intended to assist in applying the Standards to projects generally; consequently, they are not meant to give case-specific advice…
Find out more »“Life at Hunter’s Home: Cooking and Crafts” concludes (virtual)
During the month of July, Hunter’s Home in Park Hill will continue its “Life at Hunter’s Home” subscription Facebook page with a focus on demonstrations and handmade items. “Life at Hunter’s Home: Cooking and Crafts” will present video workshops with a kitchen demonstration about roasting ears of corn, and a video about making hand-made fans for the warmer months. “Life at Hunter’s Home” is a paid subscription Facebook group. Subscribers can visit the Hunter’s Home Facebook page for a link…
Find out more »August 2021
Back to School Bash
Teachers and administrators, get ready for resources galore as OMA's Back to School Bash returns in person and virtually! You now have the option to attend in person or use the online list of resources and see virtual showcases of all the participating organizations during the Thursday, August 19 event. Virtual resources from participating museums and organizations will be available online beginning Thursday, July 29. Teachers and administrators participating in person or virtually are eligible to win door prize giveaways,…
Find out more »Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop (virtual)
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host an online workshop to inform the public about the application process for the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Tuesday, August 31, at 1 p.m. This virtual workshop will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for this grants-in-aid program, which sets aside $600,000 to award grants typically ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to municipal, county, or tribal government, and not-for-profit historical organizations or friends groups of historical organizations registered with the Oklahoma Secretary…
Find out more »September 2021
SHPO “Mapping tips for Section 106 reviews” virtual workshop
On Wednesday, September 8, the State Historic Preservation Office will have an online workshop to teach mapping tips for Section 106 reviews to provide resources useful in illustrating project locations for Section 106 reviews. This workshop will overview best practices for illustrating project location/area of potential effect (APE) for Section 106 reviews and a brief review of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) legal locations. The content will also include how to calculate latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal degrees, using…
Find out more »Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop (virtual)
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host an online workshop to inform the public about the application process for the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Friday, September 10, at 11 a.m. This virtual workshop will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for this grants-in-aid program, which sets aside $600,000 to award grants typically ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to municipal, county, or tribal government, and not-for-profit historical organizations or friends groups of historical organizations registered with the Oklahoma Secretary…
Find out more »Smithsonian Virtual Program: “Space: The Final Frontier”
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a virtual portal to the Smithsonian program, “Space: The Final Frontier,” on Thursday, September 30, at 6 p.m. This event is free to watch on Zoom, but preregistration is required. Whether in President John F. Kennedy’s “New Frontier” or Star Trek’s iconic opening monologue, the frontier metaphor has evoked strong reactions in ways that have been inspiring – and sometimes problematic. Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp, chair of the Space History Department…
Find out more »October 2021
“Life at Hunter’s Home: Ghost Stories” online access begins, virtual
The folks at Hunter’s Home have created a fun and safe alternative to the historic home’s annual Ghost Stories event. Participants can hear bewitching tales, uncover mysteries of the antebellum property built in 1845, and see the site after dark through a Facebook version of the popular event. By joining the private Facebook group “Life at Hunter’s Home: Ghost Stories,” viewers can enjoy complete access to special, spooky fall videos and demonstrations whenever they like through the month of October!…
Find out more »Ghost Stories Facebook after dark virtual tour
On Friday, October 22, a special Facebook tour of Hunter's Home after dark will take place as a virtual event, which is part of the "Life at Hunter's Home: Ghost Stories" private Facebook group offered through the month of October. By joining the private Facebook group “Life at Hunter’s Home: Ghost Stories,” viewers can enjoy complete access to special, spooky fall videos and demonstrations. The virtual experience will include access to four ghostly films prerecorded in the home’s interior, two…
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