Home on the Range: Dallas Mayer Art Show will close at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Saturday, July 30. It features the works of Oklahoma artist Dallas Mayer. The self-named "Ranch Lady" paints figures from everyday life, inviting viewers to experience her heartfelt connections to the animals and people of the Great Plains. With painterly, soft brushstrokes and deep, saturated hues, her paintings convey a lightness of spirit. Dallas Mayer has developed her own unique style as a…

The OHS traveling exhibit Family Album: Photographs by Pierre Tartoue will be on display at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum through Sunday, July 31. Pierre Tartoue (1885–1976) was born in the harbor town of Saint-Nazaire on the western shores of France, and in his lifetime made his way across most of the continental United States. From the late 1930s to early 1950s he spent most of his time in Oklahoma, painting and producing photographs that witnessed a tremendous renaissance…

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home will have a collection of antique handkerchiefs on display in the historic home through the month of August. The exhibit will bring a focus to the women of the home who made and carried hemmed squares of fabric to dab one's nose or dry a tear. Before the mass production of disposable facial tissues after the Spanish Flu of 1918, handkerchiefs were commonly carried by men and women. Women of the 19th century like…

The interactive exhibit From Institution to Inclusion: The History of disAbilities in Oklahoma will be on display on the first floor of the Oklahoma History Center until August 30, 2022. Through digital photographs, From Institution to Inclusion will highlight Oklahoma’s disability pioneers. Guests will view images of the institutions, legislators, and citizens who fought to break down barriers; the organizations making a difference today; and self-advocates who continue to lead the charge for change. Visitors will have the opportunity to…

The exhibit, Early Influencers: How Anna Overholser & Henry Ione Overholser Perry Set the Style for Oklahoma City Women, 1903–1929, will be on display until Wednesday, August 31. The exhibit will feature fashions and accessories worn by/inspired by Anna and Henry Ione displayed on every floor of the historic home. A fashion timeline, as well as archival photos of the Overholser women and other trendsetters of the period, will be dotted throughout the displays.

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home will have a collection of antique handkerchiefs on display in the historic home through the month of August. The exhibit will bring a focus to the women of the home who made and carried hemmed squares of fabric to dab their noses or to dry a tear. Before the mass production of disposable facial tissues after the Spanish Flu of 1918, handkerchiefs were commonly carried by men and women. Women of the 19th century…

Working America: A Sam Comen Photography Exhibition, will open at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Thursday, September 1, 2022. In the exhibition, artist Sam Comen presents a series of portraits of American immigrants and first-generation Americans at work in the small, skilled trades as icons of the American experience. The subjects share stories of economic independence and struggle, belonging and exclusion, faith and fear, and service to both community and family. A variety of themes are explored in…

For the entire month of September, family heirlooms belonging to the Fred and Addie Drummond family will be on display at the Victorian-style home they built in 1905. Once a year, the historic home brings out the artifacts belonging to the successful Osage County ranching family for the public to view. Articles of clothing, school memorabilia, sheet music, quilts, toys, and numerous attic treasures belonging to the Frederick and Adeline Drummond family will be on display from Thursday, September 1,…

For the entire month of September, family heirlooms belonging to the Fred and Addie Drummond family will be on display at the Victorian-style home they built in 1905. Once a year, the historic home brings out the artifacts belonging to the successful Osage County ranching family for the public to view. Articles of clothing, school memorabilia, sheet music, quilts, toys, and numerous attic treasures belonging to the Frederick and Adeline Drummond family will be on display from Thursday, September 1,…

The Oklahoma History Center exhibit Sun and Silver: Photography Before Statehood will close on October 1, 2022. This exhibit showcases well-known professional traveling and studio photographers of the pre-statehood era, and presents lesser-known amateur photographers of the same period. Also included in Sun and Silver is an exploration of the various processes used for developing photographs. Magical images on mirror-like, silver-coated copper surfaces (daguerreotypes), mysterious fragile glass negatives (wet-plate photography), and unique, blue-toned prints (cyanotypes) are just a small sample of what guests will see.

The exhibit is on display in the Cooper and Gladys West Atrium Wing and Gallery during regular museum hours, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors ages 62 and over, $5 for students and free for children ages five and under. Group rates are available upon request. Oklahoma Historical Society members, active-duty military, veterans, and dependents (with ID) are admitted at no charge.

Working America: A Sam Comen Photography Exhibition, will be on display at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center until Thursday, October 20. In the exhibition, artist Sam Comen presents a series of portraits of American immigrants and first-generation Americans at work in the small, skilled trades as icons of the American experience. The subjects share stories of economic independence and struggle, belonging and exclusion, faith and fear, and service to both community and family. A variety of themes are explored in…

The Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School's exhibit about the life and work of Perry photographer Barney P. Enright will remain open through Saturday, December 3. A variety of Enright's photographic prints as well as period cameras, and clothing are a part of the exhibit that tells the story of his career as a lensman. At the age of 21, Enright moved with his family to Lahoma in Oklahoma Territory. His love of photography first began with taking pictures…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On Tuesday, March 28, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will open the exhibit Frozen in Time: A Photographic History of Northwestern Oklahoma. The exhibit will feature selected photos from noted Enid photographers Mike Klemme and Wess Gray, with historic photographers William S. Prettyman, William Edson, and Richard J. “Dick” McConkay. Photographs can capture our imagination and transport us back in time. These images can unlock memories, remind us of our past, and also show us how our lives have…

A new exhibit at the Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will focus on hammered aluminum ware. From Saturday, April 1, to Sunday, April 30, visitors can view beautiful examples of hammered aluminum metalware, such as salad dishes, cookie trays, and pitchers with matching tumblers. During the early 1900s up to the 1950s, many homemakers would use cheaper and lighter hammered aluminum for their card games, birthday celebrations, church events, and monthly coffee socials. With many metals in short…

On Saturday, April 8, the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie will open an art exhibit entitled A. Day’s Work. It will feature pieces from Oklahoma-based mixed media artist Andrea Day. An opening celebration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Artist's Statement: "Oklahoma-based Mixed Media Artist and citizen of Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Andrea Day is traditional "Mvskoke gone MODERN" with a New York City twist. After more than a decade of performing…

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center's exhibit Frozen in Time: A Photographic History of Northwestern Oklahoma will remain open to the public through April 29. The exhibit will feature selected photos from noted Enid photographers Mike Klemme and Wess Gray, with historic photographers William S. Prettyman, William Edson, and Richard J. “Dick” McConkay. Photographs can capture our imagination and transport us back in time. These images can unlock memories, remind us of our past, and also show us how our…

A new exhibit at the Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will focus on hammered aluminum ware. From Saturday, April 1, to Sunday, April 30, visitors can view beautiful examples of hammered aluminum metalware, such as salad dishes, cookie trays, and pitchers with matching tumblers. During the early 1900s up to the 1950s, many homemakers would use cheaper and lighter hammered aluminum for their card games, birthday celebrations, church events, and monthly coffee socials. With many metals in short…

On Tuesday, May 9, the exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII opens at the Cherokee Strip and Regional Heritage Center. In the years leading up to World War II, racial segregation and discrimination were part of daily life for many in the United States. For most African Americans, even the most basic rights and services were fragmented or denied altogether. To be Black was to know the limits of freedom—excluded from the very opportunity,…

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie will showcase the art exhibit entitled A. Day’s Work through Wednesday, May 31. It will feature pieces from Oklahoma-based mixed media artist Andrea Day. Artist's Statement: "Oklahoma-based Mixed Media Artist and citizen of Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Andrea Day is traditional "Mvskoke gone MODERN" with a New York City twist. After more than a decade of performing music on the world stage, Andrea returned to Oklahoma where she focuses full time on…

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will feature an exhibit of Vintage Snack Sets from Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 30. When women in the mid-20th century hosted teas, coffees, or church socials, they would wear their “Sunday best” and bring out pretty snack sets that included a plate with a round indention to hold the matching cup. This exhibit includes pieces by manufacturers such as Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, the Indiana Glass Company, Royal Windsor, Queen Anne,…

On Thursday, June 1, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) in Claremore opens a new exhibit Will Rogers for President, highlighting the history behind his mock presidential campaign 95 years ago. In May 1928, LIFE magazine ran an entertaining story promoting the idea that Will Rogers was running for president. The article appealed to “dissatisfied voters of both parties,” touting that Rogers was a perfect fit for the candidacy. Taking the suggestion of his nomination by the “Anti-Bunk Party” as a…

On Thursday, June 1, the exhibit Clem Rogers and the Legacy of the Rogers Ranch opened at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore. In the shadow of the iconic statue of Will Rogers in the Will Rogers Memorial Museum’s rotunda is a new exhibit telling the story of his father, Clem Rogers, and the Rogers Ranch. Founded in the 1800s, it is where Clem returned with his family in 1870 after the Civil War and lived until moving to Claremore…

An exhibit at the Cherokee Strip Museum exploring the many uses of wheels will remain open until Friday, June 30. 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. For more information about all or the exhibits and programs at…

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will feature an exhibit of Vintage Snack Sets from Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 30. From the 1940s to the 1970s, women hosted teas, coffees, or church socials. On these special occasions, they would wear their "Sunday best" and bring out pretty snack sets that included a plate with a round indention to hold the matching cup. This exhibit includes pieces by manufacturers such as Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, the Indiana Glass…