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November 2015
Caring for Your Family Heirlooms with the OHS Research Center
Join the Oklahoma Historical Society staff for a workshop on preserving your own family collections. Our knowledgeable staff will share tips and best practices for preserving photos, maps, textiles, and scrapbooks. Participants will also learn how to conduct and preserve oral histories. Don't miss this chance to learn how to care for your precious family mementos. The workshop will cover the tools and supplies available for preserving your treasures for future generations. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day!…
Find out more »Gourd-stitch Beadwork Class at the Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center and instructor Yonavea Hawkins in learning the gourd-stitch. The class is on November 7, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students, age fifteen and above, will learn the basics of the stitch, explore the museum's beadwork examples, and enjoy lunch. You can find out more information about Yonavea by visiting Yonavea.com. Cost for the class is $75 and class size is limited to twelve students. Registration is required. For more information or to register,…
Find out more »Candle Making workshop, Pioneer Woman Museum
The Pioneer Woman Museum will host a Candle Making workshop on Wednesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to make dipped, rolled, and poured candles for your home and gift giving. The cost is $20 per person and includes all supplies; reservations are required. Maximum class size is twenty participants. Please call 580-765-6108 or email piown@okhistory.org to reserve your spot.
Find out more »Christmas workshop, George M. Murrell Home
The Murrell Home in Park Hill will host a workshop full of Christmas merriment on Saturday, November 14. Participants will learn how to make various Christmas decorations including Moravian star ornaments and gilded walnut ornaments. Attendees also will make Victorian Christmas cards and Christmas crackers. All items made during the class may be taken home by participants. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on November 14. Cost for the class is $35 per person, and space…
Find out more »Decorative Gourd Class at the Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center and instructor John Hernadez, artist and director of the Great Plains Museum in Lawton, in learning the art of decorative gourds. Students will learn how to transform an ordinary gourd into an unique expression of their own creativity. The class is on November 14, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students, age fifteen and above, will learn the basics of the stitch and weaving pine needles, explore the museum's gourd work example, where to…
Find out more »History of Cemetery Symbols at the Sod House Museum
Visit the Sod House Museum on November 21, 2015, as Luann Sewell Waters presents an overview of gravestone images to help attendees better understand the history of symbols. The program will be followed by a question and answer secession. The language of symbols is international and all around us but the meanings of symbols can change over time. Participants attending will receive a printout of symbols from Luann. The program begins at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »January 2016
Quilting Workshop at the Sod House Museum
Join the Sod House Museum in Aline for a free quilting workshop with instructor Martha Ray. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »Tatting workshop, Chisholm Trail Museum
Learn the tatting technique for handcrafting lace with a series of loops and knots at a Tatting workshop on Saturday. The workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher. It is open to the public and free to attend. Please call 405-375-5176 or email ctmus@pldi.net for more information.
Find out more »Hand Quilting Basics at the Sod House Museum
The Sod House Museum will host a quilting workshop on Saturday, January 16, 2016, from 9 to 11 a.m. Doris Booze of Aline will present hand quilting basics for beginning quilters. Hand quilting provides a soft finish that cannot be achieved any other way. Participants will enjoy a fun morning while learning about quilting needles, threads, thimbles and how to make a quilt knot. Quilt stands and hoops also will be on display. Although Booze has been quilting for only…
Find out more »Document Your Quilt Day, Chisholm Trail Museum
In conjunction with the exhibit Charity, Companionship & Comfort-A Historic Quilt Exhibit at the Seay Mansion the Chisholm Trail Museum and A.J. Seay Mansion invite you to attend Document Your Quilt Day. Let us help you document your quilt! Bring a quilt, antique or new and let us help you identify it for generations to come. So many old quilts lose their history along the way; make sure yours is saved for quilt lovers of the future.
Find out more »February 2016
Milliners Class: Red Hats for Valentine’s Day, Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center for a day of fun and hat-making. Learn the history of Edwardian milliners and create your own red hat for Valentine's Day! On Saturday, February 6, the class will construct 1890s-style Edwardian hats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Class participants will work with assistance one on one to complete the project during the course. The cost for the class is $30 and includes all supplies, lunch, and a tour of the Century Chest exhibit.…
Find out more »Quilting Workshop at the Sod House Museum
Join the Sod House Museum in Aline for a free quilting workshop with instructor Martha Ray. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »March 2016
Tracing Your Roots Genealogy Class
The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center is teaming up with Rose State College to offer a seven-week beginning genealogy class. The class will meet Tuesdays from March 1 to April 12 at Rose State College. Students will learn how to search for their heritage online, how to obtain free resources that are available for research, and how to access materials located in the Oklahoma Historical society. The class will conclude with a behind the scenes tour of the Oklahoma Historical…
Find out more »Quilting Workshop at the Sod House Museum
Join the Sod House Museum in Aline for a free quilting workshop with instructor Martha Ray. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »“Quilts for the Cabins” program, Chisholm Trail Museum
On Saturday, March 12, the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host a "Quilts for the Cabins" program from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free program will allow visitors to make historic quilt blocks to make new quilts for the museum's log cabins. For more information please call 405-375-5176.
Find out more »Beginning Soap Making, Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, March 12, 2016, for a hands-on class exploring the art of handcrafted soap-making using both historic and modern methods. Participants will learn how to make old-fashioned lye soap, discuss the history of making soap, and craft their own soaps to take home. The class will be from 12 to 3 p.m. and the cost is $40. Space is limited to twelve people and registration is required. The age limit is twelve and above.…
Find out more »April 2016
Quilting Workshop at the Sod House Museum
Join the Sod House Museum in Aline for a free quilting workshop with instructor Martha Ray. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »Preserving Your Family Memories
The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center is teaming up with Rose State College to offer Preserving Your Family Memories. You will learn to capture and preserve your family history by preserving photos, letters, maps, oral histories, family bibles, and other precious memories. Cost: $29 (seniors $25) Registration is handled through Rose State College. Individuals may register online, by calling 405-733-7392, or register in person at the Community Learning Center office at Rose State College.
Find out more »Photo History & Preservation, Pioneer Woman Museum
The Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum in Ponca City will host a presentation on the history of photographic processes on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. Rachel Mosman, photograph archivist for the Oklahoma Historical Society, will speak on the history of photographic processes, beginning when photography was patented in 1839. Mosman also will show some of the many collections held at the OHS, with an emphasis on photographs from the Ponca City region. Finally, she will cover preservation methods for…
Find out more »Dutch Oven Cooking, Oklahoma History Center
Join the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, April 30, for a hands-on participation class for teens and adults exploring Dutch oven cooking. The class is designed to introduce the students to Dutch Oven cooking. Learn a variety of historic recipes as you create a dish and discover how to use a Dutch Oven in your backyard. Cost for the class is $15 and all necessary materials will be provided. The class is from 1 to 5 p.m. Space is limited…
Find out more »May 2016
Section 106 Review Process
The State Historic Preservation Office holds workshops twice a year which are free to the public. This half-day workshop is designed to provide the basics about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and how the process works in Oklahoma. Specific topics that will be addressed include who is responsible for Section 106 compliance, when does Section 106 apply, what is the State Historic Preservation Office's role in the process, what other agencies are involved, what is a historic…
Find out more »Determination of Eligibility under Section 106
The State Historic Preservation Office holds workshops twice a year which are free to the public. This session provides a step-by-step description of how to document standing structures for the State Historic Preservation Office's review . Specific topics on the workshop agenda include a discussion of the National Register of Historic Places Criteria for Evaluation, how to complete the Historic Preservation Resource Identification Form, photograph requirements, what a determination of eligibility means, how differences of opinion about eligibility are resolved,…
Find out more »Working with the National Register of Historic Places
The State Historic Preservation Office holds workshops twice a year which are free to the public. 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 involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector. This workshop provides detailed information about the National Register criteria, what listing means, the rights of property owners in the nomination process, tips for preparing successful…
Find out more »Hat Making Class, Pioneer Woman Museum
On May 21, the Pioneer Woman Museum will offer a hat making class with instructor Barbary Byrd. In this fun, hands-on, and interactive class each participant will take away their own handmade and decorated hat. Basic hand sewing skills encouraged buy not required. Ages 12 and older. The class fee is $40 per person and includes supplies and lunch.
Find out more »Choctaw Records Lunch & Learn, Oklahoma History Center
The Office of American Indian Culture and Preservation (AICP) of the Oklahoma Historical Society will hold a Lunch & Learn workshop on Choctaw Indian records on Wednesday, May 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program will highlight the Choctaw National Records of 1856-1906, the manuscript holdings of the Oklahoma Historical Society and oral histories including the WPA Indian-Pioneer History Collection. The cost of the class is $15 and will include a lunch. The course fee must be paid…
Find out more »June 2016
Quilting Workshop at the Sod House Museum
Join the Sod House Museum in Aline for a free quilting workshop with instructor Martha Ray. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »July 2016
Civil War Teachers Institute
The Oklahoma Historical Society is pleased to announce the Oklahoma Civil War Teachers Institute set for July 6–8, 2016, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Civil War Teachers Institute will explore the impact of the American Civil War on Indian Territory and the Five Civilized Tribes. Conference participants will visit important landmarks of the war, including Fort Gibson Historic Site, Honey Springs Battlefield, and the George M. Murrell Home Historic Site. Facilitators for the event include education staff from the Oklahoma Historical…
Find out more »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray, Sod House Museum
Visit the Sod House Museum southeast of Aline for a free quilting workshop on Saturday, July 9. The workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with instructor Martha Ray. Free to attend. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »“Keep ’em Flying” Teachers’ Institute: World War II Vance Air Force Base, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) in Enid will host a two-day teachers' workshop on Wednesday, July 13, and Thursday, July 14. The workshop will provide educators with information about the seventy-five-year history of Vance Air Force Base, from World War II to present day. It includes living history presentations, primary and secondary resources, hands-on history kits, and a tour of Vance Air Force Base. Teachers also will enjoy the CSRHC's newest exhibit entitled "Keep 'em Flying: 75th Anniversary…
Find out more »History Pioneers Junior Curator Camp, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center invites kids ages 8 to 12 to participate in History Pioneers Junior Curator Camp, Monday-Friday, July 18-22. Participants will work to create their own exhibit to display at the History Center with an exhibit opening on Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. Students will learn how to handle artifacts, write labels, research, make mounts, and present an exhibit. To participate register online, contact education@okhistory.org, or call (405) 522-3602.
Find out more »National History Day Boot Camp, Oklahoma History Center
Teachers are invited to attend the National History Day Boot Camp Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 10am - 4pm, at the Oklahoma History Center. Attendees will learn the 2017-2018 theme, primary sources available in the area, how to conduct research, and the different types of projects. To participate, register online, contact education@okhistory.org, or call (405) 522-3602. This program is free to teachers.
Find out more »Summer Sizzler Genealogy Workshop, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center and the Oklahoma Genealogical Society are hosting the annual Summer Sizzler, a two-day genealogy workshop at the Oklahoma History Center. Friday, July 29 - Preserving Your Family Treasures This archival preservation workshop will be presented by Oklahoma Historical Society staff. Learn how to use archival standards to preserve your photos, books, film, videos, maps, oral histories, paper documents, quilts, dresses, and other treasures that bring life to your family history. Saturday, July 30 - Digitally…
Find out more »August 2016
Beginning Tatting Class, Oklahoma History Center
Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center. Participants will learn the fascinating and historic art of lacemaking through this hands-on class from instructor Irene Morgan of the Lacemakers Guild of Oklahoma. Students will learn the essential techniques of tatting using a shuttle and previous lacemaking experience is not required for the class. To participate, register online, contact education@okhistory.org, or call (405) 522-3602. The cost is $15 per person.
Find out more »Hair Jewelry workshop, George M. Murrell Home
The George M. Murrell Home will host a Hair Jewelry workshop on Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. This is the second of two summer workshops relating to nineteenth-century crafts, with both workshops open to the public. Hair jewelry was a popular form of jewelry making throughout the nineteenth century and is an elegant way to make fashionable jewelry as well as a memorable keepsake. The $35 participant fee includes instruction, history, and materials to make and take…
Find out more »Quilting workshop with Martha Ray, Sod House Museum
Visit the Sod House Museum southeast of Aline for a free quilting workshop on Saturday. The workshop will take place from 9 am to 11 am with instructor Martha Ray. This workshop is free to attend. Please call 580-463-2441 for more information.
Find out more »September 2016
Decoupage workshop, George M. Murrell Home
The George M. Murrell Home will host a Decoupage workshop on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $35 per participant and includes materials and instruction to decoupage your own serving tray. Attendees will also learn some history about the craft. Space is limited for the Decoupage workshop, and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, please call the Murrell Home at 918-456-2751. Cash, check, and major credit cards are accepted
Find out more »October 2016
Tracing Your Roots Class, Midwest City Community Learning Center
This course is designed to teach individuals the basics of genealogy. Students will learn how to search for their heritage online, how to obtain free resources that are available for research, and how to access materials located in the Oklahoma Historical society. The class will conclude with a behind the scenes tour of the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center. Come learn with us as we take the mystery out of our history and preserve our past for our future! Participants…
Find out more »Tatting workshop, Chisholm Trail Museum
Learn the tatting technique for handcrafting lace with a series of loops and knots at a tatting workshop on Saturday, October 15. The workshop will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher. It is open to the public and free to attend. Please call 405-375-5176 or email ctmus@pldi.net for more information.
Find out more »Cemetery Symbols workshop, Oklahoma History Center
Visit the Oklahoma History Center for a Cemetery Symbols workshop on Saturday, October 22, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Gravestones and cemeteries are rich in a language of symbols. Those symbols can be difficult to interpret because of changes in meaning over time. By examining grave markers, one can learn more than just the person's name. This workshop will provide the skills necessary to investigate the past through tombstones. The workshop is free with museum admission and participants should…
Find out more »November 2016
Southeastern Beadwork II class, Oklahoma History Center
On Saturday, November 12, from 10 am to 4:30 pm, the Oklahoma History Center will host a Southeastern Beadwork II class. Participants will learn Southeastern style beadwork from Cherokee National Treasure Martha Berry. Students will begin a traditional bandolier bag in the class, learn different stitches, and tour the American Indian gallery. The class is intended for individuals ages 18 and older. Cost to attend is $150, which includes materials, one-on-one instruction, exhibit tour, and lunch. For more information or…
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