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November 2026
Inked in History
Visit the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid for its Inked in History event on Friday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of Senate Bill 806. The bill was signed by Governor Brad Henry and took effect on November 1, 2006. It legalized tattooing in Oklahoma, making it the last state to do so. At this special event, visitors will learn about the history of tattooing in Oklahoma and…
Find out more »2026 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals. The…
Find out more »“Cards and Board Games: Entertainment in the 1830s” program
A living history program held on Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21 will explore entertainment in the 1830s. Site interpreter Seth Goff will demonstrate and teach visitors how games were set up and played. You can learn more about how 19th-century soldiers and civilians entertained themselves with faro and card games. Whenever the soldiers at Fort Gibson had authorized downtime—or whenever enlisted soldiers decided to take a “break” at the expense of Uncle Sam and their officers, there were many…
Find out more »History Alive: President George and Martha Washington
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is honored to present Dan and Kelly Shippey in portrayals of George and Martha Washington as part of America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. Join us for these special presentations on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, Evening Programs Two evening programs are open to the public. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and tickets will be available soon. Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. This program will…
Find out more »National Register of Historic Places Overview webinar
On Tuesday, November 17, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). 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 in the National Register means, the rights…
Find out more »History Alive: President George and Martha Washington
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is honored to present Dan and Kelly Shippey in portrayals of George and Martha Washington as part of America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. Join us for these special presentations on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, Evening Programs Two evening programs are open to the public. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and tickets will be available soon. Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. This program will…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. However, Executive Committee meetings are not usually held on the months in which the full board meets. Agendas will be available online 24 hours prior to the meeting at okhistory.org/BOARD. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006) in its theatre on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
Find out more »Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America author talk and book signing with Smithsonian Documentarian Candacy Taylor
On Friday, November 20, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum and the Metropolitan Library system will co-sponsor a free author talk and signing with Smithsonian Documentarian and author Candacy Taylor. The special event will explore the title Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Discover the stories behind the Green Book and its lasting impact on American history and Route 66. Before the program, guests are invited to explore the…
Find out more »“Cards and Board Games: Entertainment in the 1830s” program
A living history program held on Saturday, November 7, 14, and 21 will explore entertainment in the 1830s. Site interpreter Seth Goff will demonstrate and teach visitors how games were set up and played. You can learn more about how 19th-century soldiers and civilians entertained themselves with faro and card games. Whenever the soldiers at Fort Gibson had authorized downtime—or whenever enlisted soldiers decided to take a “break” at the expense of Uncle Sam and their officers, there were many…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »December 2026
Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will meet on the following dates in 2026. All meetings will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Chesapeake Event Center on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission at…
Find out more »12th Annual Holiday Market
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus will host its 12th Annual Holiday Market on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. The event will showcase the talents of local artists, who will be selling their unique work, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, and handcrafted leather goods. This is an excellent opportunity to support both the artists and the museum while doing your holiday shopping. The Market opens at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Visitors can…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Museum After Dark: Christmas in the Village
A Victorian-style Christmas experience will return to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid with Museum After Dark: Christmas in the Village on Friday, December 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The beautifully decorated Humphrey Heritage Village will be full of holiday cheer with plenty of charming photo opportunities! Visitors can take a stroll back in time through the Humphrey Heritage Village, wander through the lighted buildings, and experience the history of Christmas as the site rings with classic…
Find out more »Winter Decorating for Christmas at Fort Gibson
For one week, from December 1 through 5, visitors will be treated to staff preparing the palisade for winter with festive early-1800s decorations at the Fort Gibson Historic Site. Before the Civil War, Christmas decorations were lovingly put up for the holidays, though not quite as extravagant as today! Decorations of mistletoe and other greenery, interspersed with fruits and brightly colored ribbon, were commonplace and will be up in several rooms at the bottom of the hill. Christmas was also…
Find out more »Holiday Open House
On Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host a Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season in style with the Pioneer Woman Statue and Museum. Guests will have free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop, and savor the flavors of a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings.
Find out more »Guthrie Distinctive Homes Tour and Wassail at the Carnegie Library
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will participate in a tour showcasing some of Guthrie’s most distinctive homes and historic buildings on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will hear tales of the early days of Oklahoma’s first capital. Wassail will be served at the Carnegie Library to warm the hearts and hands of tour participants. Tickets are $25 each. Tickets go on sale October 31. Tickets available for purchase until 2 p.m. on the…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It takes place throughout the year on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, dating back to the territorial era, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the…
Find out more »Photos with Santa
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 5, and Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family, camera, or phone to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information call 918-341-0719.
Find out more »395th Army Reserve Band concert
On Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to noon, the 395th Army Band will be performing at the Oklahoma History Center. Be part of a celebration you won’t want to miss! The 395th Army Band, based in Mustang, is one of 13 Army Reserve Bands in the United States. The band is comprised of soldier-civilians who work in a wide range of fields, from health care to music education. The performance is free, but attendees must pay for museum admission…
Find out more »More Than a Game: Coaches of Oklahoma exhibit opens
From youth leagues and high school teams to collegiate athletics, professional sports, and Olympic competition, coaches have played an important role in Oklahoma’s sports history. More than a Game: Coaches of Oklahoma explores their impact as teachers, mentors, leaders, and community builders whose influence extends far beyond wins and championships. Opening on Monday, December 7, in the Sam Noble Gallery at the Oklahoma History Center Museum, the exhibition complements the museum’s Oklahoma Sports Heroes exhibit and draws heavily from the…
Find out more »The Chronicles of Oklahoma presents: Muriel H. Wright webinar
Authors Grace Ellis, Brianna Theobald, and Megan Baker provide unique new insights into Muriel H. Wright’s works and her impact on historical trends around the state. On December 8, from 7–8:30 p.m., the authors will be joined by Allen B. Wright, Muriel’s great-nephew, for a special webinar hosted by The Chronicles of Oklahoma. The authors will talk about their research and take questions from the public. This edition was guest edited by Dr. Patricia Loughlin at the University of Central…
Find out more »Museum Store Holiday Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to save! The Oklahoma History Center Museum’s Museum Store Holiday Sale will take place on Thursday, December 10, Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, giving everyone a special opportunity to shop for those special people on their list. Visiting the Museum Store is free of charge, and its shelves are filled with charming Oklahoma-made gifts, fascinating books, fun historic toys, and beautiful items that celebrate our state’s spirit. Several items will…
Find out more »Museum Store Holiday Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to save! The Oklahoma History Center Museum’s Museum Store Holiday Sale will take place on Thursday, December 10, Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, giving everyone a special opportunity to shop for those special people on their list. Visiting the Museum Store is free of charge, and its shelves are filled with charming Oklahoma-made gifts, fascinating books, fun historic toys, and beautiful items that celebrate our state’s spirit. Several items will…
Find out more »The Night Before Christmas – LIVE!
In 1823, an account of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was published in the Troy Sentinel newspaper in New York. Today, we know this poem as The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Moore. While we all know the poem, this is an opportunity to experience a live performance of the material as you tour the historic Hunter’s Home, while guides bring the beloved poem to life! On Friday, December 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host a…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969) in its theatre on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and…
Find out more »Museum Store Holiday Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to save! The Oklahoma History Center Museum’s Museum Store Holiday Sale will take place on Thursday, December 10, Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, giving everyone a special opportunity to shop for those special people on their list. Visiting the Museum Store is free of charge, and its shelves are filled with charming Oklahoma-made gifts, fascinating books, fun historic toys, and beautiful items that celebrate our state’s spirit. Several items will…
Find out more »Photos with Santa
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 5, and Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family, camera, or phone to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information call 918-341-0719.
Find out more »Christmas at the Fort
Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can learn about 19th-century traditions and meet a soldier in an 1860s military camp anxiously waiting to receive packages from home. A living history interpretation will depict some of the long-lasting Christmas traditions that continue to be practiced today and others that have been long forgotten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be warming up to a cozy fire in the…
Find out more »Drummond Christmas Open House
Celebrate Christmas with an open house at the historic Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy on Saturday, December 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Every room of the 119-year-old house will be decorated for the Christmas season. Musicians Jim Garling and Susanne Woolley, along with friends, will perform live music in the parlor. Special guests will include author Rosanne McKee, who will hold a book signing of her books The Arabella Effect and Oklahoma Roses. The open house event…
Find out more »Fort Gibson Candlelight Tour
The Fort Gibson Historic Site will once again host its annual candlelight tour on Saturday, December 12. This educational fundraiser supports the site’s living history programming. The event offers visitors an opportunity to experience the site illuminated by moonlight and lanterns, replicating its 19th-century appearance. During the tours, guests are guided through scenes depicting 19th-century life within the palisade and surrounding grounds, using lantern light to navigate. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and begins in the palisade orientation room…
Find out more »Christmas Open House
On Sunday, December 13, from 1 to 5 p.m., join in the seasonal fun at the annual Christmas Open House at Hunter’s Home. You will be transported back to an antebellum Christmas celebration. There will be food typical of the 1850s, most of which was grown or raised at Hunter’s Home, live music, candlelight after dark, Christmas decorations, crafts, and more. It is sure to enthrall, entertain, and perhaps even inspire some Christmas ideas to take back for your own…
Find out more »Annual Christmas Tea
The Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School invite the community to step into the holiday spirit at this year’s Christmas Tea, which will take place on Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with hot tea, cider, and light refreshments while strolling through the museum decorated for the season. Special live holiday music will fill the museum halls, and visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in craft activities celebrating…
Find out more »Winter Homeschool Day
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum for Homeschool Day on Wednesday, December 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a day of hands-on learning with free gallery admission, sponsored by the Inasmuch Foundation. Homeschool Day includes engaging activities, interactive living history presentations, and access to our educational trunks and carts. Homeschool Day is an excellent opportunity for homeschool students of all ages to explore Oklahoma’s past in a fun and meaningful way. This event is…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting
Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. However, Executive Committee meetings are not usually held on the months in which the full board meets. Agendas will be available online 24 hours prior to the meeting at okhistory.org/BOARD. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105.
Find out more »“Little Wars: Toy Soldiers for Training and Gaming” program
Toy soldiers have historically served as instruments for tabletop war gaming and military planning since antiquity. Site interpreter Seth Goff will deliver a living-history program examining the production methods, materials, and historical applications of toy soldiers in tabletop games. The program will take place on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., and is included with admission. The principal historical manual referenced for war games in this program is…
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