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September 2016
Cancer Kids Day Out, T. B. Ferguson Home
On Saturday, September 10, the T.B. Ferguson Home will host Cancer Kids Day Out. Activities begin at 10 am and will include fun, games, and a picnic. Contact the Ferguson Home for details.
Find out more »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 »Western Heritage Weekend and Tom Mix Festival, Tom Mix Museum
Dewey keeps the spirit of Tom Mix and the Old West alive with the 12th annual Western Heritage Weekend on Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25. Voted True West magazine's "Reader's Choice for Best Old West Event," Western Heritage Weekend and Tom Mix Festival events reflect the best in family fun and historical entertainment. Dewey will come alive with the sounds of longhorn cattle and stagecoaches during this two-day festival. Saturday's events begin at 9 a.m. with the Miles…
Find out more »October 2016
Watonga Cheese Festival with events at T. B. Ferguson Home
Visit the T. B. Ferguson Home during the 40th annual Watonga Cheese Festival on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15. Activities will be held from 11 am to 5 pm both days. Explore this historic home and learn about early life in territorial Oklahoma. Outside the home, visitors will experience life on the trail with the "Old Caldwell Stables." Ride a horse, pitch a horseshoe, and eat some delicious fare from the chuck wagon. Please call 580-623-5069 for more…
Find out more »Archaeology Month, Spiro Mounds
October is Archaeology Month! The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will hold a special day with a lecture and a guided walk on Saturday, October 15, 2016. An archaeologist from the Oklahoma Archeological Survey will be available to identify artifacts in collections. There will also be a great flintknapper (stone tool maker) showing how to make arrowheads from stone. At 1 pm is a lecture about Spiro Mounds, and at 2 pm visitors can take a guided tour of the site…
Find out more »Family Farm Day, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Join us at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Saturday, October 15, 2016, for antique tractors, a pie auction, and hands-on agriculture! Plowing a garden, shelling corn, and grinding wheat are just a few of the activities families will experience at Family Farm Day. This event celebrates the proud farming heritage that built Northwest Oklahoma. This hands-on, family event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of P&K Equipment. Family Farm Day activities are 11 am to 3 pm and…
Find out more »History Never Dies, Oklahoma Territorial Museum
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween carnival at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum. Bring the kids and enjoy various games, storytelling, free hot dogs, and goodies. Activities are from 5 pm to 7 pm on Saturday, October 22.
Find out more »Storytelling Program, Fred Drummond Home
Stop by the Fred Drummond Home for an evening of old-fashioned storytelling on Saturday, October 29. Costumed storytellers will share tales of Halloween and of legends from the past as guests are led through the home. Visitors will be offered a small treat at the end of the tour. This event is family-friendly and will be an enjoyable evening for all. The tours begin at 6:00 pm and last until 8:30 pm. A small admission fee will be taken at…
Find out more »Halloween Night at the Museum, Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore for Halloween Night at the Museum on Monday, October 31, from 6 to 8 pm. Families are invited to this fun and safe trick-or-treat experience. Guests can also watch Will Rogers in the movie The Headless Horseman, which will be playing in the theater. Please call 918-343-8116 for more information.
Find out more »November 2016
“Preparing for Christmas” Family Saturday program, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
This month's Family Saturday program will be held in Humphrey Heritage Village on Saturday, November 5, from 1 to 3 pm. Attendees will help prepare for Christmas by making decorations to display inside Turkey Creek School, a one-room schoolhouse in the village. Families can make snowflakes, paper chains, and more! Please call 580-237-1907 for more information.
Find out more »“American Indian Heritage Month” First Saturday Hands-on History, Oklahoma History Center
On the first Saturday of each month, the Oklahoma History Center will offer a special Hands-On History program from 1 to 4 pm. Each month the program focuses on a new theme with learning opportunities connected to that theme. These programs encourage participation in historically based crafts and activities. The activities target children of all ages, but adults are always welcome to participate. First Saturday Hands-on History programs are free with regular museum admission. The theme for November is "American…
Find out more »Fall Bake Day, Fort Gibson Historic Site
On Saturday, November 12, at 10 am Fort Gibson will host Fall Bake Day. Partnering with the Friends of Fort Gibson, Bake Day is a fundraiser and educational event that depicts one aspect of army life after the Civil War. The aroma of fresh baked bread will fill the air on Garrison Hill as Fort Gibson staff and volunteers bring a bakehouse to life. This living history presentation details the bread making process, with Rory Montgomery explaining how to bake…
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