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April 2014
Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations
Pioneer Woman Museum volunteers Lorraine McDonagh and Joan Galbraith will be on hand to demonstrate the traditional arts of hand spinning and weaving. Guests can watch, mesmerized by the talent of these two ladies and the way their hands move to create beautiful pieces of hand woven fabric and hand spun yarn. Joan and Lorraine jointly work on a fiber project: Joan is working with raw wool to turn it into fine, hand-spun yarn that Lorraine will then crochet into…
Find out more »May 2015
Chisholm Trail Museum Living History Days
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher will host its annual Living History Days on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. May 8 is Student Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and May 9 is Public Living History Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, May 9, encampments of living historians on the museum grounds will demonstrate the lives of lawmen, gunfighters, soldiers, and early settlers from the Chisholm Trail era through the early days of Oklahoma.…
Find out more »November 2015
Battle of Honey Springs Education Day
Take a trip to where the Civil War happened in Indian Territory. Honey Springs Battlefield Education Day is an outstanding opportunity to experience Civil War history and culture. Education day is specifically held for youth/school groups to visit the park and fulfill the mandate of the Oklahoma Historical Society to educate the public about the history of Oklahoma. Click here for more details and registration!
Find out more »American Indian Heritage Month at the Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is celebrating American Indian Heritage Month in November. Join us November 21 for a day featuring traditional children's games and clothing with demonstrations and exhibitions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All events are free with museum admission. For more information please contact education@okhistory.org or (405) 522-3602.
Find out more »March 2016
Sixth Annual Cowboy Round-up
Load up your little cowboys and cowgirls and join us for a rendezvous with adventure at the sixth annual Cowboy Round-up on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Cowboys and chuck wagons will bring the cattle drive era to life for visitors of all ages. Special activities include rope making, Dutch oven cooking, side shows, and more! The Cowboy Round-up runs from 10 a.m to 2 p.m with activities throughout the Oklahoma History Center and outdoor areas. Youth are encouraged to dress…
Find out more »April 2016
Cherokee Cultural Day, Sequoyah’s Cabin
On Friday, April 15, 2016, Sequoyah's Cabin, in cooperation with the Cherokee Heritage Center and the Oklahoma Historical Society, will host the Spring Cherokee Cultural Day. From 10 am to 2 pm presenters will demonstrate hands-on Cherokee crafts, native games, storytelling, blacksmithing and much more. This event is free and open to the public. For reservations please contact Jerry Dobbs at (918) 775-2413.
Find out more »May 2016
Murrell Home Living History Education Day
The George M. Murrell Home Historic Site, just south of Tahlequah, will host its 6th Annual Living History Education Day on Friday, May 6, 2016. Public, private, and homeschool students, ages K-12, are invited to attend the program. Living history interpreters will demonstrate a variety of nineteenth century activities, ranging from animal husbandry to games to gardening. The Murrell Home was built in 1845 for the niece of Cherokee Principal Chief John Ross and is the only remaining antebellum plantation…
Find out more »Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold it 11th annual Archaeology Day on May 7, 2016. This day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Spiro Mounds site will celebrate its 37th year of increasing awareness of Oklahoma archaeology. As a bonus Archaeology Day will be a free day with no entrance fees will be collected, although donations are gratefully accepted. Throughout the celebration items will be given away by drawing and there will be birthday cake. If you have…
Find out more »July 2016
Shake/Shingle Splitting demonstrations, Fort Towson Historic Site
Visit Fort Towson Historic Site on Saturday, July 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for exciting Shake/Shingle Splitting demonstrations. Grab your gloves and come on down to share in the experience! Staff and volunteers at Fort Towson will be demonstrating a "make your own shake"...wooden, that is. From the types of wood selected to the intended use, attendees can learn step-by-step techniques used by homesteaders heading West. All in attendance are encouraged to grab a froe and try their…
Find out more »August 2016
Field Oven Cooking Demonstrations, Fort Washita Historic Site
On Saturday, August 13, the Fort Washita Historic Site will host field oven cooking demonstrations.
Find out more »Wood Turning demonstrations, Fort Towson Historic Site
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon as wood shavings fly! On Saturday, August 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Fort Towson Historic Site will host the McCurtain County Wood Turners. Watch and be captivated as skilled hands turn ordinary parcels of wood into beautiful works of art. Enjoy viewing the wood turning demonstrations and learn techniques from the professionals. Please call 580-873-2634 for more information.
Find out more »September 2016
Introduction to Draft Horses Program, Fort Towson
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon as you learn about draft horses! On Saturday, September 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Fort Towson Historic Site will host an Introduction to Draft Horses program. There will be a discussion about the differences between oxen and horse power, including what each has contributed to Oklahoma's history. Learn different uses of the horse, from the farm to other industries, and even war. There will be a team of Belgian horses on site to show…
Find out more »Septemberfest, Oklahoma History Center
This free, family festival is hosted by the First Family, Friends of the Mansion, and the Oklahoma History Center. The event will be held at the Oklahoma History Center with free tours of the Governor's Mansion. Visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, chuck wagon cooking, living history, face painting, laser tag, museum exhibits, pony rides, storytime with the Governor Fallin, square dancing, live performances, and so much more. Septemberfest highlights all of the wonderful organizations and businesses that make Oklahoma…
Find out more »October 2016
Antique Agriculture Festival, Murrell Home
The George M. Murrell Home Historic Site, located just south of Tahlequah, will host first annual Antique Agriculture Festival October 7-9, 2016. The festival will focus on nineteenth-century agricultural practices and will feature activities for the whole family. The three-day event will include ongoing living history demonstrations, as well as entertainment, shopping, and food vendors. The Murrell Home, built in 1845, is the last remaining nineteenth-century plantation in Oklahoma. "The Antique Agriculture Festival is a showplace for an agricultural heritage…
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