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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…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Oklahoma! (1955)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the classic film Oklahoma! (1955), in its theater on Friday, February 24, 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 »Make Your Own Retro Earrings workshop *canceled*
This class has been canceled. Learn how to make your own retro, mod statement earrings out of polymer clay during a workshop at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) on Saturday, February 25, from 1–4 p.m. Participants will learn different techniques. The workshop will take place in classrooms A and B on the first floor of the OHC. The cost is $40 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $50 for non-members. It includes all materials. Participants must be 16 years or…
Find out more »Hands-On Historic Skills: Preparing the Garden
Get ready for garden season with this hands-on workshop presented by Marty Montague, OSU Extension agricultural educator. Marty will share information on preparing and amending the soil, crop selection and timing, and provide take-home information for guests. Participants will get their hands in the soil as they learn how to mark rows in the garden. This class is presented FREE as a partnership with Oklahoma Historical Society and OSU Extension. On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Fort Towson…
Find out more »Antique Doll exhibit closes
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 »Kilgen Organ performance and silent film The Mark of Zorro (1920) featuring Christian Elliott
The Oklahoma History Center is pleased to announce a performance in the Kilgen Organ series featuring organist Christian Elliott. He will provide the accompanying music and sound effects to the American western silent film The Mark of Zorro (1920) starring Douglas Fairbanks. This performance will take place on Monday, February 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers, and may be reserved by calling 405-522-0765. Doors will open at 6…
Find out more »Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission meeting
The meeting of the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will be held on Tuesday, February 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 »March 2023
Taking Flight: Oklahomans Explore the Skies exhibit opens
On Wednesday, March 1, the Oklahoma History Center will open a new exhibit Taking Flight: Oklahomans Explore the Skies featuring the first steps toward air travel, as well as the remarkable ways that Oklahomans contributed to all aspects of aviation. In the Vose Atrium Gallery, a timeline of flight begins with a large-scale mural of a 1900s-period balloon created by artist Manuel Cruz III, which represents the dawn of exploration of the skies. This exhibit explores both military aviation and…
Find out more »Hidden Oklahoma: “Notable Archaeological Discoveries in Northwestern Oklahoma” presentation by Dr. Leland Bement
On Wednesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar on "Notable Archaeological Discoveries in Northwestern Oklahoma" presented by Dr. Leland Bement. This presentation is part of SHPO's 2023 Archaeology multipart webinar Hidden Oklahoma: How Archaeology Reveals Secrets From our Past. Hidden Oklahoma Guest archaeologists and researchers discuss important sites in Oklahoma and illustrate why archaeology is critical to understanding our history. Registration is required. Register for this event.…
Find out more »Living History Education Day
On Thursday, March 2, the Fort Towson Historical Site will bring history to life through a FREE educational event to teach what life was like at Fort Towson over 180 years ago. This is a great opportunity to watch demonstrations of living historians who will be presenting historic skills, and educating guests while dressed in period clothing. Education Day presents multiple learning experiences about life at the military outpost during the 1840s when it was a vital re-supply point for…
Find out more »Auto Show lunch at the Oklahoma History Center
On Thursday, March 2, the Oklahoma History Center and the 2023 Oklahoma City International Auto Show invite the public to have lunch outside the museum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A beautifully restored 1946 Flxible Clipper Airporter will be parked on the museum grounds for car enthusiasts to enjoy. The motor coach was restored by Jerry Jones. Clippers were used as intercity coaches, used by smaller bus companies, and typically seated 30 passengers. See the classic Airporter while enjoying…
Find out more »1840s Encampment
On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…
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 »1840s Encampment
On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…
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 on Saturday, November 4. The forge will be lit at 10 a.m., and the demonstrations will take place until 2 p.m. The Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmith Association is a non-profit organization of amateur and professional craftsmen. Guests can watch the craftsmen work and will have an opportunity for safe hands-on experiences. This educational event is free to attend, but donations are appreciated. For more information,…
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 »1840s Encampment
On Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, the Fort Towson Historic Site will host an 1840s Encampment on its grounds. This three-day living history event will give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. The historic site will be open and free to the public each day of the encampment, holding historic skills demonstrations throughout the day. Tents will dot the grounds, and the fort will be brought back to life with reenactors…
Find out more »Bob Wills Day at the Capitol
On Monday, March 6, experience the music and memories of an Oklahoma legend—Bob Wills! From 1 to 5 p.m., enjoy an afternoon of live performances under the dome on the second-floor rotunda of the Oklahoma Capitol building. At 6 p.m., catch a special live recording of A Very OK Podcast at Ponyboy in Oklahoma City. Open to all, the event commemorates Wills, the Country Music Hall of Fame artist, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee, and true innovator whose imprint on popular music can still…
Find out more »A Very OK Podcast LIVE: The Bob Wills Story
A live recording of A Very OK Podcast will take place on Monday, March 6, starting at 6 p.m. at Ponyboy in Oklahoma City. A panel discussion will focus on the life of Bob Wills – the “King of Western Swing” – who was born on March 6, 1905. To commemorate his birthday, it will also be Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The podcast is hosted by Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) Executive Director Trait Thompson and former…
Find out more »2023 People with Disabilities Awareness Day and Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, March 7, the Oklahoma History Center will host the 2023 People with Disabilities Awareness Day and Awards Ceremony. The event will take place at the OHC from noon to 4 p.m., and will include more than 70 disability-centric exhibitors and the presentation of Awareness Day awards.
Find out more »Gardens on Blue Hawk Peak gardening group meeting
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum has formed a gardening group: "Gardens on Blue Hawk Peak," which will focus on the improvement of the gardens and landscape of the ranch and museum. Everyone is welcome to attend! The group will work on establishing flowerbeds, and shrubs and promote the monarch butterfly, other butterfly species, and insects. They will also be working to reestablish hiking trails along the ranch property. Please attend to learn about Oklahoma native plants that attract and…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Who is Elmira Sauberan Smyrl Scott?” presentation by Sara Werneke webinar
On Thursday, March 9, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free virtual webinar entitled "Who is Elmira Sauberan Smyrl (Scott)?" presented by Sara Werneke and Kristina Wyckoff of SHPO. Elmira Sauberan Smyrl (Scott) was a pioneering female architect and concrete construction specialist who got her Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma in 1955. Her master’s thesis project was the design of an agriculture-based living and…
Find out more »“Early 19th-Century Trading” living history program
On Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., on both days, Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a living history program about early 19th-century trading. This come-and-go program will provide an interpretation of trade that occurred among the American Indian nations and other settlers in the area. Examples of trade goods of the era will be on display. When Fort Gibson was established in 1824, it was the westernmost military…
Find out more »Museum After Dark: Night Tours
On Friday, March 10, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host “Museum After Dark: Night Tours” in the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village. Living history interpreters will entertain and educate visitors while sharing their unique, historical perspective of life in northwestern Oklahoma before statehood. Short vignettes from the CSRHC’s living history interpreters will occur at each stop in the village. The CSRHC will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 10, with the…
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 »“Early 19th-Century Trading” living history program
On Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., on both days, Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a living history program about early 19th-century trading. This come-and-go program will provide an interpretation of trade that occurred among the American Indian nations and other settlers in the area. Examples of trade goods of the era will be on display. When Fort Gibson was established in 1824, it was the westernmost military…
Find out more »“Second Saturday Silents” film screening featuring Tom Mix in The Last Trail (1927)
On Saturday morning, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Circle Cinema in Tulsa, the Second Saturday Silents film series will feature Tom Mix in The Last Trail (1921). The silent film will be accompanied by Bill Rowland of the American Theater Organ Society (Sooner State Chapter) on Circle’s restored 1928 theater pipe organ. With support from Play Music Tulsa. All tickets to the special showing are FREE courtesy of the Hughes Lumber Company of Tulsa and Dewey! The Last Trail…
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