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October 2024
Halloween Night at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Halloween Night at the Museum on Thursday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Businesses and individuals will share treats and a costume contest will be held with prizes for the best costumes. Halloween Night at the Museum is free and open to all ages. This event has attracted hundreds of costumed characters to…
Find out more »November 2024
The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club wreath laying and “Hats off to Will” luncheon
The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club (Cherokee) will hold a special wreath laying and “Hats off to Will” luncheon on Saturday, November 2, beginning at 10 a.m. The Pocahontas Club will lay a wreath at 10 a.m., to be followed by entertainment and a meal. Admission to the event is free.
Find out more »Will Rogers’s Birthday Party with trick ropers Kevin and Will Fitzpatrick
On Saturday, November 2, following the Will Rogers Days Parade, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will celebrate the 145th anniversary of Oklahoma’s Favorite Son, Will Rogers. He was born on November 4, 1879, in the Cooweescoowee District of the Cherokee Nation. World Champion trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick and his son Will Fitzpatrick will perform at the birthday party. The birthday celebration on the WRMM grounds will include free admission, cake, and other family-friendly activities.
Find out more »Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis (2024) book release with Douglas K. Miller
The Oklahoma Historical Society is thrilled to host the book release for Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis (2024) by Douglas K. Miller on the evening of Tuesday, November 12. Dr. Miller will discuss his research on Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa/Comanche guitarist who collaborated with music legends such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and John Lennon. The book chronicles Davis’s rise from Oklahoma to international fame in the 1960s and 70s, examining his…
Find out more »“Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)” webinar
On Wednesday, November 13, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (OKSHPO) will host a free webinar to provide an overview of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is intended to provide and introduction or refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The OKSHPO strives to convey the importance of the Section 106 process and to assist those who may be involved in the process in Oklahoma. This presentation addresses the basic…
Find out more »Embroidery Workshop for Beginners
On Saturday, November 16, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Hunter’s Home will hold a free workshop teaching beginners the skill of embroidery. This workshop is best for ages 12 and up. All supplies will be provided, including hoops, fabric, embroidery floss, needles, and sewing accessories. The workshop will be held inside the Hunter's Home kitchen or on the east porch, depending on the weather.
Find out more »March 2025
People with Disabilities Awareness Day
Are you ready to network? Celebrate outstanding accomplishments? If so, join Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services for “People with Disabilities Awareness Day” from noon to 4:30 p.m., March 11, 2025, at the Oklahoma History Center. Plan on coming, bring a friend or two, and network with the more than 70 disability-centric exhibitors. They will provide a wealth of information and might introduce you to new programs. Celebrate success! Stay and congratulate our Awareness Day Award Winners. This Oklahoma History Center event is…
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