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October 2023
Ghost Stories Tours
Visit the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum for Pawnee Bill Ghost Stories Tours on Saturday, October 28, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guides will lead guests through outdoor tours in the park telling spine-tingling, ghostly tales about Oklahoma, the surrounding area, and the Pawnee Bill Ranch. Tours leave every 30 minutes from the museum building, so bundle up for cool weather. Admission is $5 per person, and the event is for ages eight and older. Visit the ranch or call…
Find out more »Annual Quilt Show closes
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host its annual Quilt Show during the month of October, featuring heirloom and modern quilts from across the state. Cimarron Valley Quilt Guild and Pawnee Bill Quilt Guild members are instrumental in putting together this yearly event. The show opens on Sunday, October 1, and closes on Sunday, October 29. There is no charge to view the Quilt Show, which is available to visitors during regular hours of operation. Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum…
Find out more »History and Haunts at the Overholser *Sold Out*
In October, the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will host its annual History and Haunts tours. The evening tours at the historic home will take place on Saturday, October 7, 14, 27, 28, and 29, from 6-8 p.m. each night. Visitors will see the home in its nighttime splendor, learn the history of the house and its former occupants, and discover why some say they are still roaming the halls! Tickets for the general public go on sale Monday, September…
Find out more »Halloween Night at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Halloween Night at the Museum on Tuesday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Area businesses and individuals will share treats at locations outside on the spacious museum grounds. There will be a costume contest with prizes for the best costumes. Halloween Night at the Museum is free and open to all ages. This…
Find out more »November 2023
Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days from November 1–4 to celebrate Rogers’s 144th birthday. The festivities include a motion picture festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. November 1–3 The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, November 3, and admission is…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days from November 1–4 to celebrate Rogers’s 144th birthday. The festivities include a motion picture festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. November 1–3 The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, November 3, and admission is…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days from November 1–4 to celebrate Rogers’s 144th birthday. The festivities include a motion picture festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. November 1–3 The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, November 3, and admission is…
Find out more »Battle of Honey Springs Education Day
On Friday, November 3, beginning at 9 a.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host the Battle of Honey Springs Education Day. On this day, students from schools across the state and the general public will have the opportunity to explore numerous education stations teaching topics related to the Civil War in Indian Territory and The Battle of Honey Springs. Living historians will demonstrate various military drills, cooking techniques, and other everyday activities for soldiers. There also will be numerous sutlers selling…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days from November 1–4 to celebrate Rogers’s 144th birthday. The festivities include a motion picture festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. November 1–3 The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Wednesday, November 1 through Friday, November 3, and admission is…
Find out more »Blacksmithing Demonstrations with the Saltfork Craftsmen
Visit the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry to watch the Saltfork Craftsmen give a Blacksmithing Demonstration in the blacksmith shop. The demonstration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy watching the craftsmen work and will have an opportunity for safe hands-on experiences. This event is for those who enjoy watching craftsmen at work, and for young and old alike to try their hand at the craft. The forge will be lit at 10:00 a.m. This…
Find out more »The Battle of Honey Springs Civil War Demonstrations
Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah will host biennial demonstrations of the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5. On both days, special living history stations will open at 10 a.m., and the Battle of Honey Springs Civil War demonstrations will take place at 1 p.m. Visitors will see military drills, demonstrations, and living history programs while also getting the chance to tour Confederate, Union, and civilian camps, and explore “Sutlers’ Row,” featuring vendors selling…
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 at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…
Find out more »Cast-Iron Cooking Class
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host a Cast-Iron Cooking class on Saturday, November 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Students will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware in this casual, fun class. Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning backyard cooking skills. This class is restricted to children ages 10 and older with an adult. The cost for the…
Find out more »The Battle of Honey Springs Civil War Demonstrations
Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah will host biennial demonstrations of the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5. On both days, special living history stations will open at 10 a.m., and the Battle of Honey Springs Civil War demonstrations will take place at 1 p.m. Visitors will see military drills, demonstrations, and living history programs while also getting the chance to tour Confederate, Union, and civilian camps, and explore “Sutlers’ Row,” featuring vendors selling…
Find out more »“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 a.m. to noon (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 »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Ray teaches how to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the…
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 Wednesday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon (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 »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 »The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program: An Overview
On Thursday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, 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 »Chunky Knit Blanket workshop
On Thursday, November 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host a chunky knit blanket workshop. Participants will be guided through the hand-knitting process to create a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket they can take home and cuddle up with. Making the blanket does not require needles or any knitting experience! Designers Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff first launched AR Workshops—a boutique DIY studio that now has more than 125 franchises nationwide, including the AR Workshop…
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study
On Friday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, 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…
Find out more »Learning Lecture with author Gary Clayton Anderson
On Friday, November 17, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum welcomes author Gary Clayton Anderson who will be discussing his book Will Rogers And His America: With A New Afterword (OU Press, 2023) in a special appearance at 7 p.m. Anderson is a George Lynn Cross Research professor at the University of Oklahoma. He will be discussing the title and its new afterword and the differences he found in the cowboy-trick-roping Will Rogers and the widely-read journalist. He points out Will’s…
Find out more »“Hunting and Recreational Shooting in the 19th Century” program
On Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Hunter’s Home staff will present a program introducing the traditional use of firearms at a 19th-century farm. Audiences will learn how to use black powder muzzleloaders and how to clean them safely. The audience will also have the opportunity to participate in a turkey shoot to experience a historic shooting sport and will have the chance to win prizes. This program is free with regular admission to Hunter’s Home. c.…
Find out more »Story Time at Hunter’s Home
Hunter’s Home will host families for story time on Saturday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m. The featured book is Winter on the Farm by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It tells the story of a boy’s busy day on the family farm during winter, doing his chores and tending to the family's livestock. Storytime will include an activity and snack. The event is free with paid admission. No registration is required. For more information, call 918-456-2751. Hunter’s Home is located at 19479 E. Murrell…
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 at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…
Find out more »“Glass and a Glass” glass fusion class
The Pioneer Woman Museum will host an interactive glass fusing class called “Glass and a Glass” with artist Audrey Schmitz on Saturday, November 18. There will be a class at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. Participants will make an original holiday tree ornament to take home. Attendees will learn about making fused glass while enjoying a complimentary drink. Along with a wide array of colorful art glass, other materials such as frit, wire, dots, millefiori, and stringer…
Find out more »“Glass and a Glass” glass fusion class
The Pioneer Woman Museum will host an interactive glass fusing class called “Glass and a Glass” with artist Audrey Schmitz on Saturday, November 18. There will be a class at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. Participants will make an original holiday tree ornament to take home. Attendees will learn about making fused glass while enjoying a complimentary drink. Along with a wide array of colorful art glass, other materials such as frit, wire, dots, millefiori, and stringer…
Find out more »“Glass and a Glass” glass fusion class
The Pioneer Woman Museum will host an interactive glass fusing class called “Glass and a Glass” with artist Audrey Schmitz on Saturday, November 18. There will be a class at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. Participants will make an original holiday tree ornament to take home. Attendees will learn about making fused glass while enjoying a complimentary drink. Along with a wide array of colorful art glass, other materials such as frit, wire, dots, millefiori, and stringer…
Find out more »Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring Donnie Rankin and the silent film Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
The November performance of the Kilgen Theatre Organ at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will feature Donnie Rankin IV accompanying the Buster Keaton classic film Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928). Rankin is internationally known, having played for theatre organ audiences worldwide, including appearances in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The performance will take place on Monday, November 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Devon Great Hall of the OHC. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for…
Find out more »Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission meeting
The meeting of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 1 p.m. Agendas will be posted at okhistory.org/commission twenty-four hours before the meeting. Unless otherwise indicated, meetings will be held in the Dr. LeRoy H. Fischer Boardroom at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, 73105.
Find out more »December 2023
Museum After Dark: Christmas in the Village
Come experience a Victorian Christmas in Humphrey Heritage Village at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Friday, December 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. Visitors will feel the warmth of holiday cheer throughout the beautifully decorated Humphrey Heritage Village. For just the regular cost of admission, visitors will hear Christmas carols echoing throughout the village from local choirs as they tour the Victorian-era Glidewell House. There are many other activities for the family, including ornament decorating, crafts, hot drinks,…
Find out more »Photos with Santa at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 2, and Saturday, December 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and your camera to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information, please visit willrogers.com or call 918-341-0719.
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 at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the four historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…
Find out more »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
The Quilting workshop with Martha Ray meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Ray teaches how to create appliqué designs, traditional block patterns, original designs, crazy quilts, landscape designs, and paper piecing. New members of any skill level are always encouraged to attend! Share in the happy exchange of shared skills, fun, camaraderie, door prizes, refreshments, discussions, quilt patterns, and old-fashioned bed turnings at the…
Find out more »Holiday Open House
On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue and Museum will host a Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season in style with the Pioneer Woman Museum. Guests will have free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop, and be able to savor the flavors of a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings.
Find out more »Photos with Santa at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum
The Heritage Gallery at Will Rogers Memorial Museum will be the perfect backdrop for taking photos with Santa on Saturday, December 2, and Saturday, December 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and your camera to take beautiful family pictures with Santa. Admission is free to take photos. For more information, please visit willrogers.com or call 918-341-0719.
Find out more »Christmas Open House
On Sunday, December 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host its annual Christmas Open House. The historic home will be decorated as it would have been at Christmas time in the 1850s. This is a chance to make new Christmas memories as visitors will join the festivities with Hunter’s Home staff and volunteers. Admission to Hunter’s Home will be free on December 10, 2023. For more information, please call 918-456-2751.
Find out more »Holiday Candlelight Tours
Oklahoma’s only remaining pre-Civil War plantation home will host two night candlelight tours in December to encourage visitors to see the historic property in a new light. The tours of Hunter’s Home will take place from Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, through 8 p.m. each day. Once the sun sets on those days, tours will lead visitors through the historic home decorated with period Christmas decorations, and candlelight will adorn the home’s lavish parlor, sitting room, and dining…
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