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January 2023
Wood Window Rescue online workshop
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. is offering an online Wood Window Rescue online workshop in 2023 with instructors Ty McBride and Morgan Reinhart. The Wood Window Rescue Workshop will educate homeowners on how to restore most double-hung windows and solve common wood window problems. This workshop is designed for all skill types to work and learn at their own pace in the comfort and safety of their own home with videos, a PDF checklist, worksheets, and guides using an intuitive online learning…
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 »“Architecture of the Capitol” presentation by Trait Thompson *canceled*
Due to unforseen circumstances, the "Architecture of the Capitol" presentation has been canceled. Call 405-522-0765 for more information.
Find out more »OKPOP+Cain’s: Sex Pistols 45th Anniversary Live Podcast
On Wednesday, January 11, the OKPOP Radio Hour will be recording a LIVE podcast celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Sex Pistol's 1978 Cain's Ballroom performance with hosts Meg Charron and Garrett Weindorf. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the live recording will begin at 7 p.m. The live recording will feature special guests John Holmstrom, creator/publisher of PUNK Magazine; Larry Shaeffer, former Cain’s Ballroom and show promoter; and his co-conspirator, Scott Munz. On an icy January evening in…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “How to Complete HPRI and Site Forms for OKSHPO Reviews” webinar
On Thursday, January 12, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on how to complete Historic Preservation Resource Identification (HPRI) and site forms for Oklahoma SHPO reviews. In this webinar, SHPO National Register Coordinator Dr. Matthew Pearce, and Historical Archaeologist, Kristina Wyckoff, will go step by step through first the HPRI form and then the Oklahoma Archaeological site Survey form to demonstrate how to complete these documents for review by SHPO.…
Find out more »Quilting Workshop
The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn 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 next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…
Find out more »“Researching Legal Documents” presentation by Dr. Le’Shawn Turner
On Saturday, January 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Dr. Le'Shawn Turner, the reference librarian for the Oklahoma City University School of Law, will guide non-lawyers on the process of researching legal sources effectively. This class will be beneficial to college students, genealogists, and people with specific research interests. OHS Archival Collections Manager Mallory Covington will also share the various legal materials of the Eleanor and John Kirkpatrick Research Center in the Oklahoma History Center, where the class will take…
Find out more »Modern Wall Hangings workshop
On Saturday, January 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., learn the art of weaving while creating a modern piece of wall art to take home! The hands-on program for ages 12 and up will teach about various types of fibers, basic techniques, and historic practices of weaving. The cost of the make-and-take modern wall-hanging workshop will be $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. All materials are included in the class cost. Registration is required and is limited to 15…
Find out more »MLK Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony
On Monday, January 16, at 10:45 a.m., the public is welcome to attend the Bell-Ringing Ceremony in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC). The OHC is offering free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to noon in observance of the MLK Day federal holiday. The ceremony will be a part of several activities planned during the 2023 MLK Day Celebration in Oklahoma City. To learn more about all of the events planned, visit…
Find out more »Jim Edgar and The Roadrunners exhibit opens
On Tuesday, January 17, the Cherokee Strip Museum will open the exhibition of the “Godfather” of the Oklahoma City Rock and Roll scene: Jim Edgar (1939–2022). The exhibit Jim Edgar and the Roadrunners follows Edgar’s life as a musician and the success of his musical group. In the mid-1960s—the group’s most successful era—the band consisted of Jim Edgar, Sam Edwards, Farland Stanley, Larry Marcum, and Jimmy Driskol. In 1966, Jim and his band were the first to appear on the…
Find out more »Wheels exhibit opens
On Tuesday, January 17, a new exhibit at the Cherokee Strip Museum will explore the many uses of wheels. From an 1800s-era spinning wheel to the four wheels of a 1900s Studebaker “Junior” wagon, to push lawnmowers, hand-cranked butter churns and cast-iron pulleys, this exhibit is designed to have you going in circles. This “bespoke” collection of every wheel, of every type, comprises the museum’s newest exhibit Wheels. It will remain open until Friday, June 30. For more information about…
Find out more »Docent Training Class
On Tuesday, January 17, at 9 a.m., The Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) will host a training class to provide instruction on becoming a WRMM Docent! This 6-week course is 3 hours in length from 9 a.m. to noon starting on January 17 and ending on February 24. Participants will be given topic assignments, field trips, and opportunities to shadow/observe current volunteers. After graduating from the course, participants will become an official Will Rogers "Roper." Ropers teach and oversee educational…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meeting *canceled*
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 »Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting
The regular quarterly meeting of the Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. 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 lynda.ozan@history.ok.gov by noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2023). Additionally, the…
Find out more »Museum OKademy volunteer training class and lecture
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host a six-session Museum OKademy course in 2023 to train volunteers and provide lectures on history. The classes will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., beginning on Saturday, January 21, and concluding on Saturday, April 1. The six-part lecture/workshop series, Museum OKademy, will be led by CSRHC Director Jake Krumwiede, CSRHC Director of Education Neal Matherne, and other CSRHC staff. These classes are aimed at both prospective volunteers and other adult…
Find out more »Stained Glass Preservation and Restoration workshop
On Saturday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will have a Stained Glass Preservation and Restoration workshop. The 6-hour workshop will take place at the Carriage House of the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion, 405 NW 15th St., Oklahoma City. This workshop is the perfect setting to gain hands-on experience in the restoration and preservation of vintage/antique stained glass. Participants will learn how to protect and preserve stained glass, tour the mansion’s…
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 »Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meeting
The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meetings occur on the 4th Wednesday of the first month of each quarter at 1:30 p.m. with the exception of the April meeting which will take place on Friday, April 21, also at 1:30 p.m. 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 »“History and Hops: The Case for Saving Abandoned Properties” presentation by Michael Schwarz
On Friday, January 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., Preservation Oklahoma will continue its History and Hops series with a presentation on abandoned properties across the state of Oklahoma. Michael Schwarz of the Abandoned Atlas Foundation (AAF) will be making the presentation about the AAF's incredible work documenting and advocating for abandoned properties in Oklahoma. Schwarz will share the history of Abandoned Atlas and discuss ways to save abandoned properties. This event will take place in the Carriage House of…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in Mr. Skitch (1933)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the comedy film Mr. Skitch (1933), starring Will Rogers and ZaSu Pitts, in its theater on Friday, January 27, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »Museum After Dark: Village Sounds featuring singer/songwriter duo Desi and Cody
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is hosting the Tulsa-based musical duo, Desi and Cody on Friday, January 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. for Village Sounds, a part of the center's "Museum After Dark" programming. Desi & Cody, a Tulsa-based singer-songwriter duo, focus their music on life and experiences in Oklahoma. The group's performance at the Heritage Center will be a two-hour acoustic set. "Museum After Dark: Village Sounds" events are intimate listening experiences held at the Village Church…
Find out more »History Alive!: An Evening with James Armistead Lafayette
The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present Colonial Williamsburg’s Stephen Seals in a portrayal of James Armistead Lafayette. Join us for this special presentation in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery on Friday, January 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers. There is no reserved seating, so early arrival is recommended. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. James Armistead Lafayette was born in 1748. He met the Marquis de Lafayette…
Find out more »Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined exhibit opens
On Saturday, January 28, The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will open the traveling exhibit Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined. The exhibit will run from January 28 to March 16. Westward expansion was one of the most transformational elements in American life throughout the nineteenth century. Printed imagery played an important role in the dissemination of knowledge and understanding about the West and those who inhabited it. Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined features 48 hand-colored engravings…
Find out more »Introduction to Botanical Embroidery workshop
On Saturday, January 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. join Oklahoma embroidery artist Lacey Plana as she leads this introductory workshop full of botanical inspiration. She will teach guests to stitch a vibrant Oklahoma-inspired bouquet of Oklahoma roses, firewheels, and yarrows. This is a great class to learn or brush up on embroidery basics such as how to create a variety of stitches and how to transfer your favorite designs onto fabric. Many stitches will be demonstrated, including the back…
Find out more »“On a Great Battlefield: The History of Gettysburg National Military Park, 1863–2022” presentation by Dr. Jennifer Murray
On Saturday, January 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Dr. Jennifer Murray author and teaching associate professor at Oklahoma State University (OSU) will present a history of the Gettysburg National Military Park at the Honey Springs Visitor Center. Dr. Jennifer M. Murray is a military historian specializing in the American Civil War. Murray’s most recent publication is On a Great Battlefield: The Making, Management, and Memory of Gettysburg National Military Park, 1933–2013 (2014, University of Tennessee Press). Dr. Murray’s program…
Find out more »“Under One Fence: The Land and Legacy of the Waggoner Ranch” presentation by Jeff Bearden
On Tuesday, January 31, at 7 p.m., the Museum of the Western Prairie will open its doors for a special presentation by Jeff Bearden about the history of the Waggoner Ranch. The Waggoner Ranch is the largest contiguous ranch in the US. Its story spans multiple generations and over a half a million acres. The legacy of the ranch has been written by a colorful cast of characters that includes Dan Waggoner, Quanah Parker, and Teddy Roosevelt. Jeff Bearden is…
Find out more »February 2023
Antique Doll exhibit opens
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will host an exhibit of antique dolls throughout the month of February. Beginning on Wednesday, February 1, and ending on Sunday, February 26, this exhibit is sure to delight doll collectors and doll lovers alike. The exhibit will feature a wide array of German-made dolls, including dolls by Armand Marseille, Kestner, and Koppelsdorf. There also will be a large group of china and porcelain dolls. During your visit, you are encouraged to…
Find out more »Museum OKademy volunteer training class and lecture
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host a six-session Museum OKademy course in 2023 to train volunteers and provide lectures on history. The classes will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., beginning on Saturday, January 21, and concluding on Saturday, April 1. The six-part lecture/workshop series, Museum OKademy, will be led by CSRHC Director Jake Krumwiede, CSRHC Director of Education Neal Matherne, and other CSRHC staff. These classes are aimed at both prospective volunteers and other adult…
Find out more »Block-Printed Valentine’s Day cards *canceled*
Learn the art of linocut while making your own block-printed Valentine’s Day cards at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, February 4, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Linocut is a printmaking technique in which a sheet of linoleum is carved out to make a design and then stamped with ink onto paper. The workshop will be in classrooms A and B on the first floor of the OHC. The cost is $45 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $55 for non-members.…
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 »Museum After Dark: Date Night at the Museum
On Friday, February 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., impress your Valentine with a date night at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center! Inside the museum, visitors will find a new exhibit to explore in the temporary gallery, hors d’oeuvres, and a choice of romantic beverages to supplement your experience through the museum. Also, explore the Village after dark and see our history in a whole new light! This is a can’t-miss, unique Valentine’s date night opportunity! Date Night at…
Find out more »Quilting Workshop
The Quilting Workshop meets on the second Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sod House Museum for $5 per person. Learn 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 next quilting workshop. Proceeds directly…
Find out more »Carriage House Sit and Sew
Sewers of all ages are invited to join the "Carriage House Sit and Sew" at the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City. This free monthly event is for makers and crafters of all kinds and all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their supplies and projects to sew and create in a different setting. Register for each session at https://www.preservationok.org/shop Registration is limited to 20 people. Guests can bring their food and drink. Coffee and water will…
Find out more »Hammered Moon and Star Earrings workshop *postponed*
This workshop has been postponed to a later date. The workshop will take place from 1–5 p.m. in classrooms A and B on the first floor of the OHC. The cost is $65 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $75 for non-members, which includes all materials. Participants must be 16 years or older. Registration is required. The class is limited to 12 participants. For more information call 405-522-0765. Register for the class.
Find out more »Second Saturday Sewing Circle
The Fort Towson Historic Site holds a free, informal monthly Sewing Circle every second Saturday. Sewing and historic domestic skills—part of the fort’s history—will be demonstrated and taught. All skill levels are welcome in the group, allowing more experienced guests to guide beginners and share ideas. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects or purchase kits from the site’s gift shop. Monthly programs and special event updates are on the Fort Towson Historic Site’s Facebook page or at www.okhistory.org.…
Find out more »Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meeting *canceled*
The OHS Executive Committee meeting scheduled for February 15, 2023, has been canceled. 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,…
Find out more »Museum OKademy volunteer training class and lecture
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host a six-session Museum OKademy course in 2023 to train volunteers and provide lectures on history. The classes will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., beginning on Saturday, January 21, and concluding on Saturday, April 1. The six-part lecture/workshop series, Museum OKademy, will be led by CSRHC Director Jake Krumwiede, CSRHC Director of Education Neal Matherne, and other CSRHC staff. These classes are aimed at both prospective volunteers and other adult…
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 »Kids Make History
Young visitors are encouraged to learn about history on the third Saturday of each month through fun, hands-on historic activities during the Kids Make History series at the Fort Towson Historic Site. The research-based programs will include games, cooking, historic arts and crafts, and reenacting skills. Monthly programs and special event updates can be found on the Fort Towson Historic Site’s Facebook page or at www.okhistory.org. For more information, email fttowson@history.ok.gov or call 580-873-2634. The Fort Towson Historic Site is…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Turning Records into an Archive: A Reflection on the Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project” presentation by Dr. Kalenda Eaton
On Thursday, February 23, at noon (Central Time) the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar titled "Turning Records into an Archive: A Reflection on the Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project" presented by Dr. Kalenda Eaton. Over the past year, a small team of scholars have worked to piece together an intriguing history of hope, migration, settlement, perseverance, and politics on the Plains. The Oklahoma Black Homesteader Project, led by Dr. Kalenda Eaton, was created to research…
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