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September 2017
“General Blunt: From John Brown Abolitionist to the Battle of Honey Springs” living history performance, Honey Springs Battlefield Historic Site
Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center is proud to announce a special presentation, "General Blunt: From John Brown Abolitionist to the Battle of Honey Springs," to be held at the battlefield's new Visitor Center on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 1 pm. Outfitted in authentic Civil War-period Union regalia, living historian John Schwarz will portray General James Gilpatrick Blunt, detailing the often overlooked but extremely important contributions Blunt made to the Union abolitionist cause during the Bleeding Kansas and Civil…
Find out more »“Cattle Trails” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program by Dr. Sara J. Richter, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, September 13, at noon in the Village Church. Dr. Sara J. Richter from Panhandle State University will give a presentation about early cattle trails. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »“History of the Chisholm Trail in Northwestern Oklahoma” lecture with Jana Brown, Sod House Museum
Professor Jana Brown from Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be at the Sod House Museum on Saturday, September 16, at 10 am. Brown will present the "History of the Chisholm Trail in Northwestern Oklahoma". Brown will focus primarily on the history of the Chisholm Trail in northwestern Oklahoma. The Chisholm Trail is a representation of the rapid growth of the United States following the Civil War, as geographical changes to the trails occurred during the mass migration of cattle out…
Find out more »“Decoding the Pieces” presentation by Martha Spark, Pioneer Woman Museum
On Saturday, September 16, at 10 am the Pioneer Woman Museum will host a free presentation entitled "Decoding the Pieces: Further Study in the Quilts at Pioneer Woman Museum" by Martha Spark. This is the final presentation held in conjunction with the Pieces of a Collection quilt exhibit, which closes today. This educational slide presentation will present further quilt study details on select pieces in the museum's Pieces of a Collection exhibit. Quilts, tops and blocks can all be viewed…
Find out more »“The Women on the Mother Road” program, Henry Overholser Mansion
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. is pleased to host "The Women on the Mother Road" program in both Oklahoma City and Miami. On Monday, September 18, at 7 pm the first program will be held in the Carriage House at the Henry Overholser Mansion, 405 NW 15th Street in Oklahoma City. On Tuesday, September 19, at 7 pm the second program will be held at the Miami Public Library, 200 North Main Street in Miami. This special program will reexamine Route 66…
Find out more »Will Rogers and Native Americans in the movies lecture by Hugh Foley, Will Rogers Memorial Museum
The Milam Lecture Series will feature Native American Studies scholar Hugh Foley on Thursday, September 21 at 6 pm. Foley will discuss discuss Will Rogers and Native Americans in the movies. This program is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Autumnal Equinox Walks, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Visit the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on September 22 for the Autumnal Equinox Walks. As the end of summer nears and crops are ready for harvest, the time of year arrives for the most important of ceremonies for the eastern American Indians: the Busk or Green Corn Ceremony. The Green Corn ceremony was a harvest and renewal ceremony that took place around the Autumnal Equinox in the Spiro area. Visitors will learn about the Green Corn Ceremony on the guided…
Find out more »October 2017
An Evening with Author Kim Parrish program, Museum of the Western Prairie
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus is pleased to present "An Evening with Author Kim Parrish" on Tuesday, October 3, at 7 pm. Altus native Kim Parrish will talk about his experiences while writing Cowboy Up: John Smith Leads the Legendary Oklahoma State Wrestlers to Their Greatest Season Ever and Making Things Better: Wes Watkins' Legacy of Leadership. This is a chance to hear the "behind the words" stories of his work with both of these famous Oklahoma…
Find out more »“Discovering Spiro” presentation by Dennis Peterson, Fort Towson Historic Site
On Thursday, October 5, at 6:30 pm Fort Towson Historic Site will host a special presentation entitled "Discovering Spiro." Dennis Peterson, archaeologist and director of Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, will share information about the Spiro Mounds site and the American Indians who called it home. Learn more about the unique history of the site! This presentation is free and open to the public. Please call 580-873-2634 for more information.
Find out more »“Preservation 50” presentation by David Pettyjohn, Pioneer Woman Museum
On Saturday, October 7, at 1 pm the Pioneer Woman Museum will host a free presentation entitled "Preservation 50" by David Pettyjohn, executive director of Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. This program is held in conjunction with the traveling exhibit, Preservation 50. Please call 580-765-6108 for more information.
Find out more »“Lincoln and Literacy” program, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is proud to host "Lincoln and Literacy," a program focused on childhood literacy, on Monday, October 9, at 6:30 pm. The event will feature former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating and historical interpreter Fritz Klein portraying Abraham Lincoln. The program will begin in a conversational setting with President Lincoln and Governor Keating discussing the importance of literacy. Governor Keating also will present his children's book, Abraham, which follows the life of Abraham Lincoln from boyhood to his…
Find out more »“Enid Fire Department” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program by Ken Helms, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, October 11, at noon in the Village Church. City of Enid Fire Marshal Ken Helms will give a presentation about the Enid Fire Department. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »Archaeology Month event, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will celebrate Archaeology Month with a lecture and a guided walk on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Archaeology Month is sponsored and promoted by the Oklahoma Anthropological Society and includes many more events throughout the month of October. A lecture about the prehistory of this region will start at 1 pm. There also will be a guided tour of the site at 2 pm led by manager Dennis Peterson. The regular exhibits will be available throughout…
Find out more »Oklahoma Archives Bazaar, Oklahoma History Center
The OHS Research Center is partnering with the Oklahoma Archivists Association to host an Oklahoma Archives Bazaar. The event will be Saturday, October 28, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Oklahoma History Center. The Oklahoma Archives Bazaar is a free, fun event that is open to the general public and appropriate for all ages. At the center of the event are booths from archives, libraries, and museums across the state showing off their amazing collections and services. Our…
Find out more »November 2017
“Back to Our Roots: An Exploration of Roots Music”, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center and the American Banjo Museum have partnered to present "Back to Our Roots: An Exploration of Roots Music" on Wednesday, November 1, at the Oklahoma History Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm. This program will be a historical discussion on the intersections of jazz, blues, and roots music as well as the influence of race, emancipation, and desegregation on the evolution of this music both in America and Oklahoma. Woven throughout the discussions will be live…
Find out more »“Christmas Past” premiere program, Museum of the Western Prairie
A premiere program will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, to explore the technique of creating linocut prints as well as the evolution of Christmas iconography through the centuries. This premiere program is hosted by the Western Trail Historical Society. It is free and open to the public. The program is in conjunction with the exhibit Christmas Past. This exhibit features a collection of linocut prints by Derald Swineford, who was the head of the art…
Find out more »“Preservation Oklahoma” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program by David Pettyjohn, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, November 8, at noon in the Village Church. David Pettyjohn, executive director of Preservation Oklahoma, Inc., will give a presentation about historic preservation efforts in Oklahoma. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »December 2017
Program and book signing with speaker Bob Ford, Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center will host a program and book signing with speaker Captain Bob Ford (US Army-Ret.) on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 11 am to 1 pm. Captain Ford will discuss his tour of duty in Vietnam as a Huey helicopter pilot and his recently released book Black Cat 2-1: The True Story of a Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and His Crew. The book signing will immediately follow his presentation.
Find out more »Holiday Happening Open House, Pioneer Woman Museum
The Pioneer Woman Museum is pleased to participate in the Ponca City Holiday Happening this holiday season. The museum will host a Holiday Happening Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. From 1 to 3 pm Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to children. Maggi Hutchason, executive director of Dearing House Child Advocacy Center in Ponca City, will portray Mrs. Claus. Dr. Sterling Evans will give a presentation about the Dust Bowl at 1 pm.…
Find out more »“The Dust Bowl” presentation by Dr. Sterling Evans, Pioneer Woman Museum
During the Pioneer Woman Museum's Holiday Happening Open House on Saturday, December 9, guests can even learn more about the Dust Bowl! From 1 to 2 pm, Dr. Sterling Evans will give a free presentation entitled "The Dust Bowl." Dr. Evans is the Louise Welsh Chair in the Department of History at the University of Oklahoma, and holds a PhD from the University of Kansas. He also is the author of five books and several articles. Please call 580-765-6108 for…
Find out more »Christmas-themed Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, December 13, at noon in the Village Church. This month’s presentation will be Christmas themed, with more information to come. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »January 2018
“Memoir Writing” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, January 10, at noon in the Village Church. Author and editor Andrea Foster will give a presentation detailing how to write your own memoir. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »Second Saturday Demo program, Fort Towson Historic Site
The Fort Towson Historic Site will hold a Second Saturday Demo program on Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 1 to 3 pm. Speaker Jim Argo will discuss the history of Fort Washita and the key role it played in Indian Territory.
Find out more »February 2018
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 »Treasure Your Roots genealogy conference, St. John Missionary Baptist Church
The Treasure Your Roots genealogy conference will feature keynote speaker Thom Reed, global outreach manager for Family Search International. Programming includes twenty sessions on topics including DNA, oral history, newspapers, passenger lists, African American genealogy, American Indian genealogy, and more. The conference is open to attendees of all experience levels and backgrounds. Registration is $10 per person and lunch is included. A complete schedule and registration information are available on the Oklahoma Genealogical Society's website. Treasure Your Roots is presented by…
Find out more »“Oklahoma 110 artists” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, February 14, at noon. In conjunction with the Oklahoma 110 exhibit, featured artists Charla Enns and Jena Kodesh will give a presentation about their works. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »March 2018
First Kansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment presentation by Omar Reed, Honey Springs Battlefield Historic Site
Honey Springs Battlefield Historic Site is honored to announce a special presentation about the contributions of the First Kansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The program will be held at the new Visitor Center on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 1 pm. Omar Reed, a historical interpreter from Fort Gibson Historic Site, will speak about the historical importance of the famed First Kansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment who fought bravely at the Battle of Honey Springs on July 17,…
Find out more »Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program by featured Trappings artist, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, March 14, at noon. In conjunction with the Trappings of the Cherokee Strip exhibit, a featured artist will give a presentation about their works. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches and learn something new! For more information please call 580-237-1907.
Find out more »“Old-Fashioned Bed Turning” presentation by Martha Ray, Sod House Museum
Ready for an old-fashioned bed turning? Martha Ray of Pawnee, Oklahoma, will be at the Sod House Museum to present just that on Saturday, March 17, at 10 am. What is an old-fashioned bed turning? In a time when pioneer women did not have much of a social life, they would bring their quilts when they got together and enjoy the spotlight while telling the story of making the quilt, the fabric used, the patterns, and the challenges faced when…
Find out more »Vernal Equinox Walks, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Tuesday, March 20, there will be a series of guided Vernal Equinox Walks at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where visitors can learn from an archaeologist about the spring equinox. There will be walks at 11 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm, led by archaeologist and manager Dennis Peterson. Each walk will take about two hours and require a mile of easy walking. Peterson will tell about this unique, prehistoric American…
Find out more »“Chilly McIntosh and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation: 1800–1875” presentation by T. S. Akers, Honey Springs Battlefield Historic Site
Honey Springs Battlefield Historic Site is honored to announce a special presentation "Chilly McIntosh and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation: 1800–1875," to be held at the new Visitor Center on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 1 to 3 pm. T. S. Akers, the fourth great-grandson of Chilly McIntosh (colonel of the Second Regiment of Creek Mounted Volunteers C.S.A. during the Battle of Honey Springs) will talk about his ancestor's importance to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation during the tumultuous Civil War years…
Find out more »April 2018
Presentation by Lone Star School author Richard Simunek, Museum of the Western Prairie
Richard Simunek, author of Lone Star School: Now We Are Going to Be Americans, will review his book at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 3, at the Museum of the Western Prairie. Lone Star School is a work that began out of memorabilia from Simunek's father's one-room schoolhouse in Hennessey, Oklahoma, and became a story about the building of America as a great nation. Simunek will discuss his book and the school that inspired it. The Museum of the Western…
Find out more »“Preserving Your Family Photographs” program by Rachel Mosman, Oklahoma History Center
On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Rachel Mosman, MLIS, will present "Preserving Your Family Photographs" from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Participants will learn standard methods for preserving family photos and managing digital photo projects. Admission is free but we ask that you preregister by March 29 by contacting 405-522-5208 or rmosman@okhistory.org. This program will be held in the Musser Learning Lab, located inside of the Research Center at the Oklahoma History Center.
Find out more »“Barn Quilt Trails” Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program by Lesa Rauh, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host a free Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program on Wednesday, April 11, at noon. Lesa Rauh from the Garfield County OSU Extension Center will present “Barn Quilt Trails.” Lesa is excited to share information about Barn Quilt Trails—a fun tourist destination! A quilt trail consists of many barn quilts that are mapped together and visited. Those following along the trail receive a map with all of the locations marked, and…
Find out more »Gardening at the Fort program, Fort Towson Historic Site
On Saturday, April 14, the Fort Towson Historic Site will give a gardening program from 1 to 3 pm. This program will cover the three main gardens of Fort Towson from 1824 to 1854: the officer’s gardens, hospital gardens, and the company gardens. We will explain why certain vegetables and fruits were chosen and how they were grown without the use of commercial chemicals. We will also be planting our educational garden at this time, and we welcome all questions…
Find out more »Milam Lecture Series presentation by Steve Warren, Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Join the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore for its Milam Lecture Series on Thursday, April 19, at 6 pm. Author Steve Warren will share information from his book entitled The Second Battle of Cabin Creek: Brilliant Victory (The History Press, 2012). This book was a 2013 Oklahoma Book Awards finalist in the non-fiction category. Warren’s presentation is free, open to the public, and will be held in the Will Rogers Theatre.
Find out more »2018 Oklahoma History Conference, Oklahoma History Center
Make your reservation to attend the 2018 Oklahoma History Conference, Wednesday through Friday, April 25–27, at the Oklahoma History Center. This annual conference is presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society. This year's conference theme is "OHS125: Collecting, Preserving, and Sharing for the Next Generation" in honor of the Oklahoma Historical Society's 125th anniversary. The 2018 conference will include eighteen presentation sessions on a range of topics pertaining to Oklahoma history. Thursday's plenary session will feature Ted Chapin, president of The…
Find out more »Route 66 Hall of Fame induction, Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
There will be a lot happening at this year’s biannual Oklahoma Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum on Saturday, April 28, 2018. In addition to inducting the newest hall of fame members, two other events will take place that day. Beginning at 11 am, nationally known Route 66 historians and photographers Jim Ross and Shellee Graham will sign copies of their newest book, Secret Route 66: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and…
Find out more »Musical Instruments of the Nineteenth Century and Civil War Era program with Preston Ware, Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center
Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center is excited to announce a fun and educational nineteenth-century instrumental music program to be held at the new Visitor Center on Saturday, April 28, at 1 pm. Preston Ware of the Oklahoma Historical Society will present a program about the historical importance of musical instruments used in the early, mid, and late nineteenth century. The demonstration will include examples of instruments such as rhythm bones, jaw harp, jaw bone, French harp, 1820s fiddle, cigar…
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