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March 2019
Tracing Your Roots beginning genealogy class
The Chisholm Trail Museum will offer a series of classes designed to teach individuals genealogy skills and resources from the basics through advanced research. Topics include beginning genealogical research, record keeping, use of census records, accessing newspapers, American Indian genealogical research, accessing Oklahoma Historical Society archival information, identifying tools for success, and more. Tracing Your Roots beginning genealogy class will be held 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The class will be led by Laura Martin, deputy director…
Find out more »April 2019
Barn Quilt workshop *class is full*
Please note: this workshop is full. Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for our spring Barn Quilt workshop. Barn quilts are square-shaped boards, which have been painted to resemble a quilt block and placed on a structure. Barn quilts have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. Through the development and promotion of barn quilt trails, tourists are encouraged to visit and explore all that rural communities have to offer. The creation of barn quilts in…
Find out more »Dutch Oven Cooking class *Canceled*
Due to weather conditions, this class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. A new class has been scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Find out more.
Find out more »May 2019
The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants workshop will be Wednesday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act provides that Federal agencies must consider the effect of their undertakings…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop will be held Thursday, May 9, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. The National Register of Historic Places is the foundation of the SHPO's programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those…
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop will be Friday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In this workshop, 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…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May workshop series will be held May 8–10, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop will be Friday, May 10, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are widely used in…
Find out more »June 2019
Dutch Oven Cooking class
Learn a variety of historic recipes as you create a dish and discover how to use a Dutch oven in your backyard in a hands-on cooking class for teens and adults. Registration is $20 for OHS members and $30 for the general public, and includes all necessary materials. Registration opens on April 27 and closes on June 5. For more information, please email education@okhistory.org. Register Online
Find out more »Tracing Your Roots intermediate genealogy class
The Chisholm Trail Museum will offer a series of classes designed to teach genealogy skills and resources, from the basics through advanced research. Topics include beginning genealogical research, record keeping, census records, accessing newspapers, American Indian genealogical research, accessing Oklahoma Historical Society archival information, identifying tools for success, and more. The class will be led by Laura Martin, deputy director of the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division. Registration for this class is $25 per person and $40 per pair. Please contact…
Find out more »July 2019
Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
Visit the Sod House Museum southeast of Aline for a quilting workshop on Saturday. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. with instructor Martha Ray, and the cost is $5 per person. For more information please contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-463-2441 or sodhouse@okhistory.org.
Find out more »National History Day Boot Camp
Teachers, would you like to bring project-based learning and critical thinking skills into your classroom? Come to National History Day Boot Camp to learn about this adaptable curriculum for students grades 6 to 12. This program will be held Thursday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is $10 for OHS members and $15 for the general public. Registration opens June 13 and closes July 17. For more information, please email education@okhistory.org. Register Online
Find out more »August 2019
Living History Interpreter Training Class
Ever wondered how living history or reenactor characters are created? The Oklahoma History Center will offer a Living History Training Interpretive class on Friday, August 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come learn all the tips, tricks, and interesting stories behind creating a character. The cost is $40 for OHS members and $50 for the general public. Registration opens July 5 and closes August 7. For more information, please email education@okhistory.org.
Find out more »Basket Making workshop
Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Basket Making workshop on Saturday, August 24. Instructor Linda Lou will teach participants the art of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop. Attendees even get to take home a completed basket! The cost of the class is $45 and all supplies are included. For more information please contact John Davis at 580-873-2634 or jdavis@okhistory.org.
Find out more »September 2019
Archaeological workshop and 2019 Most Endangered Places exhibit
Join us on Saturday, September 21, for an interactive workshop led by the Oklahoma Archeological Survey at Henry Overholser Mansion. The workshop will last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the discussion of prehistory and what to do if you have found a site beginning at 1 p.m. This free workshop will be presented by research faculty from the Oklahoma Archeological Survey (OAS) at the University of Oklahoma. Workshops will contain activities for all ages and are open to the…
Find out more »Canning and Preserving class
Come learn how to can and preserve jelly with Extension Educator Taylor Conner at the Oklahoma State University Oklahoma County Extension Center on Saturday, September 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. This class is for ages twelve and older, and registration is $20 for OHS members and $30 for the general public. Registration opens August 10. For more information, please email education@okhistory.org. Register Online
Find out more »October 2019
Beginning Genealogy class
With so many resources, websites, and services, starting your family research can be daunting. In this five-session class, our instructors will show you the steps to success in tracing your own family tree. This class meets Tuesdays in October from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is $30 for OHS members and $40 for nonmembers, and preregistration is required. Contact the Research Center at 405-522-5225 to preregister. This class will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab,…
Find out more »Discovering DNA Secrets workshop with Blaine Bettinger and Melissa A. Johnson
The Oklahoma Genealogical Society and the Oklahoma Historical Society will host “Discovering DNA Secrets,” a workshop explaining genetic genealogy, on October 11 and 12, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Workshop instructors include two nationally recognized experts on genetic genealogy, Blaine Bettinger and Melissa A. Johnson. Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. He is the author of the long-running blog The Genetic Genealogist, and frequently…
Find out more »Edwardian Hat and Hat Pin workshop with Barbara Byrd
The Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City will host an Edwardian Hat and Hat Pin workshop on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbara Byrd will provide one-on-one instruction, and each participant will make their own Edwardian-style hat and hat pin to take home. The cost for the class is $40 per person and includes all necessary supplies. For more information please call 580-765-6108.
Find out more »Oral History workshop with Joe Todd
On Saturday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Oklahoma Historical Society will hold an oral history workshop. Oral historian and author Joe Todd will share best practices for conducting an oral history interview. This program will be especially helpful for high school seniors who wish to apply for the Todd Family Scholarship, but it is open to the general public as well. This workshop will be held in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab, located on…
Find out more »“Tracing Your Roots” Advanced Genealogy class
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher continues its series of “Tracing Your Roots” classes designed to teach genealogy skills and resources, from the basics through advanced research. An Advanced Genealogy class is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics will include genealogical research, record keeping, census records, accessing newspapers, American Indian genealogical research, accessing Oklahoma Historical Society archival information, identifying tools for success, and more. The class will be led by Laura Martin, deputy director of…
Find out more »November 2019
“Preserving Your Family Heirlooms” workshop
Join the Oklahoma Historical Society staff for a workshop on preserving your own family collections on Saturday, November 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will cover the tools and supplies available for preserving your treasures for future generations. Our knowledgeable staff will share best practices for preserving photos, books, documents, textiles, newspapers, and more. Participants will also learn about digitizing items and how to convert audio and video to different formats. Don't miss this chance to learn…
Find out more »Cast-Iron Cooking workshop
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host a Cast-Iron Cooking workshop on Saturday, November 2, from noon to 4 p.m. In this casual, fun program, students will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware. Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. Students will explore historical and modern recipes while learning how to cook in their backyards. Preregistration is required, and the event is limited to 30 students. This workshop is restricted…
Find out more »Jewelry Beadwork class
Learn how to make a beautiful beaded collar necklace and matching earrings with artist Tracy Newkumet-Burrows on Saturday, November 16, at the Oklahoma History Center. Registration opens September 4 and closes November 6. The cost is $125 for OHS members and $150 for the general public and all materials are included. For more information, please email education@okhistory.org.
Find out more »December 2019
The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Section 106 Review Process: A Workshop for Agency Officials and Cultural Resource Management Consultants will be held Thursday, December 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop provides the basics about the review process in Oklahoma under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation…
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings will be held on Friday, December, 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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…
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office December workshop series will be held December 5–6, 2019, in the Clark and Kay Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center. The Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings will be held on Friday, December, 6, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop features a discussion of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Generally known as The Standards, these common-sense principles are…
Find out more »January 2020
Quilting workshop with Martha Ray
Visit the Sod House Museum southeast of Aline for a quilting workshop on Saturday. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. with instructor Martha Ray, and the cost is $5 per person. For more information, please contact Director Renee Trindle at 580-463-2441 or sodhouse@okhistory.org.
Find out more »February 2020
Basket Making workshop with Linda Lou Alexander
Fort Towson Historic Site is proud to present a Basket Making workshop on February 8, 2020. Instructor Linda Lou Alexander will teach participants the art of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop. Attendees even get to take home a completed basket! This program will start at 9 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m. with a potluck lunch. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $45 per person, which will cover all supplies to make your own basket. For more information you may contact Linda Lou…
Find out more »Oklahoma African American Family Film Festival
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s Black Heritage Committee will present the Oklahoma African American Family Film Festival and workshop at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, February 15, from noon to 5 p.m. This event will include a presentation of videos, films and, raw, unedited footage documenting the history and culture of the African American experience in Oklahoma. The event will also feature Oklahoma filmmakers and films pertaining to the Sooner State. The festival is free and open to the public,…
Find out more »Southeastern Beadwork class *class is full*
This class is full! Learn from Martha Berry, Cherokee National Treasure and nationally renowned beadwork artist, in this Southeastern Beadwork class at the Oklahoma History Center! This class will be held Saturday, February 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It includes all materials necessary to produce a pre-European contact Cherokee sun circle wall hanging. Open to participants eighteen or over, class size is limited and registration is required. The cost for the class is $150 for OHS members and…
Find out more »March 2020
“Tracing Your Roots” genealogy class *Canceled*
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »April 2020
Quilting workshop with Martha Ray *Canceled*
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Brush Calligraphy class *Postponed*
This class has been postponed.
Find out more »May 2020
“Heirloom Care: Caring for Family Photos” class *Canceled*
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Milliner (hat-making) class *Canceled*
This event has been canceled.
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »The Secretary’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop *Canceled*
This workshop has been canceled.
Find out more »July 2020
National History Day Boot Camp *Canceled*
This event has been canceled.
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