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August 2023
American Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma workshop
The Oklahoma History Center will host a workshop on Saturday, August 5, that focuses on American Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma. A 2022 report from the US Department of the Interior detailed the assimilationist policies and inherent abuse that the schools employed for decades. The report identified more than 400 schools across 37 states that operated between 1819 and 1969, including 76 in Oklahoma. From 10-11:30 a.m., Dr. Farina King (Diné) will give an overview of the history of American…
Find out more »August 2024
USCIS Naturalization Ceremony *canceled*
The USCIS Naturalization Ceremony, previously scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, at the Oklahoma History Center, has been canceled.
Find out more »October 2024
Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman who Inspired Him (2024) Chris Enss author talk
On Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., the Oklahoma Territorial Museum will host an author talk with Chris Enss for her newest release, Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him, (2024). Enss will be discussing Tilghman via Zoom, and seating will be available at the museum to watch the presentation; a zoom link is provided below for those unable to attend in person. About the Book: Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him. Marshal…
Find out more »January 2025
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
The Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) regular quarterly meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16. The HPRC will meet in the Leroy H. Fischer Boardroom, Oklahoma History Center (third floor), located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. The public is invited to attend. (NOTE: If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation, please contact Lynda Ozan at 405-522-4484 or lynda.ozan@history.ok.gov by noon on Wednesday, January 15). Additionally, the meetings will also…
Find out more »February 2025
Date Night at the Museum: “Art from the Heart”
Let your Valentine know they’re a true work of art! Make it a memorable date night at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Friday, February 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. This art-inspired evening promises to create the perfect night out! Wander through the galleries as you enjoy delicious themed hors d’oeuvres and a romantic drink to make your museum experience even more special. Plus, couples are welcome to explore the Humphrey Heritage Village after dark and see our…
Find out more »“An Afternoon with General Blunt” presentation with Jim Spillars
On Saturday, February 15, from 1 to 2 p.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host living historian Jim Spillars, who will portray General Blunt (1826–1881). Spillars will give a presentation on Blunt’s leadership during the Engagement at Honey Springs, which was the largest of more than 107 documented hostile encounters in Indian Territory. He will be dressed in period Civil War attire for this event. James Blunt was a ship captain, a physician, and an abolitionist. He led Indigenous and Black…
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