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November 2024
“Washington Irving” living history programs
The living history programs in November at Fort Gibson Historic Site will focus on American author Washington Irving (1783–1859) and the expeditions he joined during the 1830s, leaving from Fort Gibson. The fort was the westernmost US military outpost at that time—established 200 years ago in 1824, just 8 years before Irving’s expeditions. The programs will be held on November 7–9, 14–16, and 21–23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Washington Irving published the American…
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The living history programs in November at Fort Gibson Historic Site will focus on American author Washington Irving (1783–1859) and the expeditions he joined during the 1830s, leaving from Fort Gibson. The fort was the westernmost US military outpost at that time—established 200 years ago in 1824, just 8 years before Irving’s expeditions. The programs will be held on November 7–9, 14–16, and 21–23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Washington Irving published the American…
Find out more »“Washington Irving” living history programs
The living history programs in November at Fort Gibson Historic Site will focus on American author Washington Irving (1783–1859) and the expeditions he joined during the 1830s, leaving from Fort Gibson. The fort was the westernmost US military outpost at that time—established 200 years ago in 1824, just 8 years before Irving’s expeditions. The programs will be held on November 7–9, 14–16, and 21–23 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Washington Irving published the American…
Find out more »December 2024
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the five historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…
Find out more »History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Step back in time and experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the five historic territorial buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village come to life with reenactors dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s. Attendees can sit at school desks in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse while lessons are…
Find out more »October 2025
Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. The cost for admission is $10. Guests age six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or by calling 580-873-2634. Tours begin at 7 p.m. on both nights, with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Tours will leave from the Fort Towson cemetery every 30…
Find out more »Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. The cost for admission is $10. Guests age six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or by calling 580-873-2634. Tours begin at 7 p.m. on both nights, with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Tours will leave from the Fort Towson cemetery every 30…
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