Upcoming Events
May 2025
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
On Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (OKSHPO) will host a free webinar to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is intended to provide and introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The OKSHPO strives to convey the importance of the Section 106 process and to assist those who may be involved in the process in Oklahoma. This presentation addresses the basic…
Find out more »National Register of Historic Places Overview webinar
On Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will host a webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Michael Mayes, the National Register Coordinator, and Kristina Wycoff, the Section 106 Coordinator and Historical Archaeologist from the SHPO will be the featured presenters. 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…
Find out more »Best Submittal Practices: Section 106 and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar on "Best Submittal Practices: Section 106 and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)” on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. This webinar is offered virtually. Click the link below to register. Register for the webinar.
Find out more »Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Overview webinar
On May 16, 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 needed…
Find out more »September 2025
Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 1” with Jason Harpe
The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, September 4, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 1” will be presented by Jason Harpe, Public Historian/Director of Cemetery Conservation, and Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. Many cemetery stewards understand that they need to do something about the issues they face, but they have no idea where to start or who they should involve to…
Find out more »October 2025
Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Research and Recordation, Session 2” with Lynda Ozan
The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, October 2, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Research and Recordation, Session 2," will be presented by Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. This session will outline where to look online and in archives (in-person visits) for information on cemeteries and decedents buried at respective cemeteries. Presenters will provide details on various methods to properly record information on cemeteries and…
Find out more »November 2025
Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 3” with Jason Harpe
The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar in its Saving the Sacred series on Thursday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Saving the Sacred: “Cemetery Preservation and Conservation, Session 3” will be presented by Jason Harpe, Public Historian/Director of Cemetery Conservation, and Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. This session is geared towards cemetery stewards who have properly researched and recorded their cemeteries and have developed preservation plans. It will focus on the more detailed parts of…
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