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February 2017
Struggle & Hope documentary, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will debut the documentary Struggle & Hope, which chronicles the unique story of Oklahoma's All-Black towns. The film will premiere at the Oklahoma History Center at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Doors will open at 6 pm. The showing will be free to the public, courtesy of the OHS Black Heritage Committee. The filmmaker, Kari Barber, will attend and be available for questions. After the showing there will be a panel discussion about…
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Spring Break activities, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch
Parents, give your children the opportunity to experience childhood as Will Rogers would have on his Indian Territory ranch this March! Spring Break activities will be held Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, from 1 to 3 pm at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch. There will be new activities each day focusing on different aspects of Will's life, including sports, horses and riding, aviation, writing, and entertainment. The programs will take place at…
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OKPOP presents “Power to the People: The Black Panther Party and the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma” program, Oklahoma History Center
The 75-minute PBS documentary on the Black Panther Party and its impact on American culture titled The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution will be followed by an hour-long panel discussion about the impact of the group and race relations in America today. The event will feature a small poster exhibit, highlighting Oklahoma civil rights activists who may not be well known. The Oklahoma City panel will consist of historian Bruce Fisher, journalist Joyce Jackson, and police officer Major Dexter…
Find out more »OKPOP presents “Power to the People: The Black Panther Party and the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma” program, Woody Guthrie Center
The 75-minute PBS documentary on the Black Panther Party and its impact on American culture titled The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution will be followed by an hour-long panel discussion about the impact of the group and race relations in America today. The event will feature a small poster exhibit, highlighting Oklahoma civil rights activists who may not be well known. The Oklahoma City panel will consist of historian Bruce Fisher, journalist Joyce Jackson, and police officer Major Dexter…
Find out more »July 2018
Night at the Movies, Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Night at the Movies on Friday, July 27, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Join us for another event as part of the year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Will Rogers’s first movie! On Friday, guests can enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching Life Begins at 40 (1935) starring Will Rogers. Doors open at 6:30 pm and this event is free to attend. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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