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October 2026
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 »OETA’s Back In Time: “Woody Guthrie” premiere screening and panel discussion
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma History Center, invites the public to a special premiere screening examining the life of Woody Guthrie. This Back in Time episode will screen on Thursday, October 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie became one of America’s most influential folk musicians, using songs and stories to capture the struggles, hopes, and experiences of…
Find out more »Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center begin
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Year of the Cat film screening
On Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma History Center Museum will screen the film Year of the Cat. Year of the Cat (2025) follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon more than 50 years ago. Crafted as an investigative home movie, this intensely raw documentary weaves together moments of…
Find out more »Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The HPRC will meet in the Leroy H. Fischer Boardroom, Oklahoma History Center (third floor), located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. The public is invited to attend. (NOTE: If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation, please contact Lynda Ozan at 405-522-4484 or [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, October 14.) Additionally, the meetings will also…
Find out more »Fall Activities at the Oklahoma History Center conclude
Looking for the perfect fall activities for your family? Visit the Oklahoma History Center to experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. From Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 19, set your own pace through the Oklahoma History Center galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and/or other activities in a museum setting. All activities will be included with regular admission. Online Educational Resources The Oklahoma History Center offers…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting *canceled*
The Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, has been canceled. 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 »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number…
Find out more »“Exploring Tribal Sovereignty through Constitutional History” *workshop is full*
The workshop is full. Join the National Constitution Center and the Oklahoma History Center Museum for a full-day professional development workshop exploring the history of tribal sovereignty through constitutional history and primary-source inquiry. During this workshop, educators will examine the constitutional and judicial history of tribal sovereignty through the Center’s nonpartisan educational framework. Participants will analyze historical documents and judicial decisions, consider how the Constitution and federal law have shaped the relationship between tribal nations and the United States, and…
Find out more »Rigodon de Honor a Dance of Heritage, Unity, and Purpose
October is Filipino American History Month, to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States on October 18, 1587, when the “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Esperanza at what is now Morro Bay, California. Today, approximately 17,000 Filipinos call Oklahoma home. Across our state, Filipino physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, educators, military personnel, business owners, and countless other professionals make meaningful contributions every day. From Guymon to McAlester, from Frederick to…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meetings occur on the fourth Wednesday of the first month of each quarter at 1:30 p.m., except for the May meeting. 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, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Find out more »Open House: Haunt the Museum
Step into the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening adventure. Experience the thrill of exploring the museum after hours. Prepare for a night filled with Halloween thrills and spine-tingling surprises. Be sure to wear your favorite costume and embark on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through the galleries, create your own spooky crafts, and gather around for ghost stories told by candlelight in the Chesapeake with living history presenters. Before you…
Find out more »November 2026
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening and author event
On Monday, November 2, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Authors Michael Wallis, Jim Ross, and Shellee Graham will be in attendance at the event. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route…
Find out more »Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South—Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies documentary screening
A powerful new documentary that centers on the lived experiences and overlooked perspectives of South Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora will be shown at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South — Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies (2025) documentary reexamines the war through the experiences of South Vietnamese civilians, soldiers, political prisoners, refugees, and families whose stories have too often been overlooked, distorted, or excluded from mainstream…
Find out more »Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring the silent film My Best Girl (1927) with Clark Wilson
On Monday, November 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Theatre Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center, featuring organist Clark Wilson accompanying the silent film My Best Girl (1927). My Best Girl is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, starring Mary Pickford and Charles “Buddy” Rogers. Charles Rosher received an Academy Award nomination for his cinematography of this film in 1928. Clark Wilson is one…
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 »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 »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 »December 2026
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »January 2027
Our Journeys exhibit closes
The traveling exhibit Our Journeys, presented by Vietnamese Boat People, will be on display in the Oklahoma History Center through January 4, 2027. Created by New Jersey-based nonprofit Vietnamese Boat People, the exhibition centers the voices of Vietnamese Americans through oral histories, photographs, and interactive elements that explore migration, memory, and resilience across generations. The exhibit debuted in 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the displacement of millions of Vietnamese refugees whose stories continue to…
Find out more »The Lighthorse Police: A History of Tribal Justice book discussion and signing with author Donald L. Fixico
An author talk and book signing featuring Donald L. Fixico (Muscogee, Seminole, Shawnee, Sac and Fox) will take place on Thursday, January 21, at 5:30 p.m., at the Oklahoma History Center. Fixico will present his latest work, The Lighthorse Police: A History of Tribal Justice (University of Oklahoma Press, 2026), which provides a comprehensive history of the Five Tribes’ law enforcement organizations. The book examines their origins, operations, and persistence from the late 18th century to the present. Before Oklahoma…
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