Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. (POK) is excited to host Scary Tales at the Overholser Mansion on October 9 and 10, 16 and 17, 23 and 24, and 29 and 30. Tours begin each evening promptly at 7 p.m. and are not come-and-go. We will begin in the Carriage House, and once a tour has begun there will not be a way to join in. If you are running late, please give us a call at 405-525-5325. Visitors will hear spooky stories…

On December 21, 2020, Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center will be hosting guided walks to share about the winter solstice and how prehistoric American Indians dealt with the changes in the seasons. Archaeologist and manager Dennis Peterson will lead guided tours starting at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Each walk will take about two hours and require a mile of easy walking. The pace of life today is so rushed and hectic that the natural rhythms of the sun,…

Come celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year. On Friday, March 19, 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 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m., 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,…

Join the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion for our brand new monthly event, History and Haunts at the Overholser! Guests (limited to 12 total) will go on an after-hours tour of the mansion and see the home in its nighttime splendor. Learn the history of the home and its occupants (some still roaming the halls) and have time to explore on your own. Tickets are $20 per person and are available online now.

The staff at Hunter’s Home are excited to announce the reopening of the mansion for guided tours. Beginning on May 1, 2021, they will offer tours Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Even more exciting, for the first time in decades, the barriers have been removed and staff will be leading tours into the home’s rooms along designated paths. Hunter’s Home staff are committed to safety procedures and greatly appreciate our visitors and…

Honey Springs Battlefield is pleased to announce a unique tour opportunity at the site. Students from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) will serve as tour guides on the six trails that cross the 1,100-acre battlefield on two Saturdays in both June and July—June 12 and 26 and July 3 and 17. This series of tours coincides with the annual memorial of the battle on July 17 at 10:30 a.m. The students will point out the exact…

Join the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion for a brand new monthly event, History and Haunts at the Overholser! Guests (limited to 12 total) will go on an after-hours tour of the mansion and see the home in its nighttime splendor. Learn the history of the home and its occupants (some still roaming the halls) and have time to explore on your own. Tickets are $20 per person. Visit www.overholsermansion.org to learn more.  

Come to Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, for the site's Autumnal Equinox Walks. As the end of summer nears and crops are ready for harvest, the time of the year arrives for the most important of ceremonies for the eastern American Indians, the Busk or Green Corn Ceremony. The Green Corn Ceremony marked the time of harvest and renewal with ceremonies that took place around the autumnal equinox in the Spiro area. On September 22 there…

Experience the history of southeastern Oklahoma at the annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours. Tours will be held Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the last tour departing at 10 p.m. A guide will take visitors on a 45-minute walking tour through the streets of this once prominent town. The theme for this year is “Walk Through Time.” The venues on the tour will cover specific historic events in Doaksville’s history. Doaksville was the ending point…

Visit the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion for History and Haunts at the Overholser! These evening tours at the historic home will begin at 7 p.m. with a brief introduction in the carriage house followed by an after-hours tour of the mansion. See the home in its nighttime splendor, learn the history of the home and its former occupants, and discover why some say they are still roaming the halls! The tour will give time for guests to explore the…

Visit Oklahoma City for the Heritage Hills Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, October 23, and Sunday, October 24. Tours will be held from noon to 5 pm each day. This self-guided tour allows attendees to visit several private residences and the Henry Overholser Mansion. The tour offers a glimpse of the past beautifully melded with the present, showcasing the neighborhood's historic charm. The Overholser Mansion will be the central hub of activities including food trucks, pop-up shops, and transportation via…

Visit the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum for Pawnee Bill Ghost Stories Candlelight Tours on Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30, 2021, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guides will lead guests through outdoor tours in the park telling spine-tingling, ghostly tales about Oklahoma, the surrounding area, and the Pawnee Bill Ranch. Tours leave every 30 minutes from the museum building, so bundle up for cool weather. Admission is $5 per person, and the event is for ages eight and…

Celebrate the holiday season by attending the special evening event "Christmas at the Overholser" at the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion. Guests will be able to tour the home at night and see the grand rooms decked out in holiday splendor. Every room of the historic home will carry the holiday theme, with plenty of festive decorations perfect for photo opportunities. During the tour, Preservation Oklahoma’s executive director, Chantry Banks will be telling Victorian ghost stories and tales of the…

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home's annual Christmas Open House will be held on Saturday, December 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends. Every room of the historic home will be decorated in traditional décor for the holidays, and visitors will enjoy Christmas music from Cowboy Jim Garling and Susanne Drummond Woolley. Santa Claus will be on hand to hear everyone's Christmas wish! Chuck Drummond, the father-in-law…

Come to the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, for guided walks to learn about the winter solstice and how prehistoric American Indians dealt with the changes in the seasons. Archaeologist and manager Dennis Peterson will lead guided tours starting at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Each walk will take about two hours and require a mile of easy walking. The pace of life today is so rushed and hectic that the natural rhythms of…

The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is hosting its monthly Museum After Dark event on Friday, January 21st from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event will include a special behind-the-scenes tour with Museum Director Jake Krumwiede and Archivist Aaron Preston, who will give a special guided tour through the Heritage Center’s collection to showcase many never-before-seen artifacts and manuscripts.

The event will take place on the evening opening of the new exhibit All Aboard: Examining the Orphan Trains. Curator of Collections Amy Johnson will be on hand to talk about the making of the exhibit. The exhibit explores the history of orphan trains that brought orphaned children from the overpopulated cities in the eastern United States, out to northwestern Oklahoma, across the Great Plains and beyond, during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

Impress your valentine with a one-of-a-kind date night at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center just in time for Valentine's Day. On Friday, February 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., couples attending the event can stroll through the museum to revisit shared experiences and make new memories with a behind-the-scenes tour of the new exhibit All Aboard: Examining the Orphan Trains. This is a romantic opportunity to take a closer look at the permanent exhibits and the historic buildings of the…

Visit Oklahoma City for the Heritage Hills Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2. Tours will be held from noon to 5 p.m. each day. This self-guided tour allows attendees to visit several private residences in the Heritage Hills neighborhood and the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion. The tour offers a glimpse of the past beautifully melded with the present, showcasing these historically charming residences. Ticket prices for this year’s Historic Homes Tour are $20. Children…

On Saturday, October 22, from 7 to 9:45 p.m., Hunter's Home will be giving brief tours, allowing visitors to move through the house and listen to tales told about the Murrell Home, the Cherokee Nation, and more. Visitors can hear the stories of Hunter's Home from those who lived there, recounted by storytellers in period costume.    

The Lantern Tours previously scheduled for November 4, have been canceled due to weather conditions. The lantern tours are a part of the center’s monthly Museum After Dark event series, which is sponsored through the generosity of the CSRHC's friends and community partners at Park Avenue Thrift. For more information about this series, please call 580-237-1907.  

On Friday, March 10, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host “Museum After Dark: Night Tours” in the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village. Living history interpreters will entertain and educate visitors while sharing their unique, historical perspective of life in northwestern Oklahoma before statehood. Short vignettes from the CSRHC’s living history interpreters will occur at each stop in the village. The CSRHC will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 10, with the…

In October, the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will host its annual History & Haunts tours. The evening tours will take place on Fridays, October 4, 11, and 18, and on Wednesday, October 30. Tours will last 45 minutes, and will begin at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Dive into the rich history of this historic location while exploring its eerie haunts. This in-person event will take you on a journey through time, revealing the secrets and stories that lurk…

In October, the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will host its annual History & Haunts tours. The evening tours will take place on Fridays, October 4, 11, and 18, and on Wednesday, October 30. Tours will last 45 minutes, and will begin at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Dive into the rich history of this historic location while exploring its eerie haunts. This in-person event will take you on a journey through time, revealing the secrets and stories that lurk…

In October, the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will host its annual History & Haunts tours. The evening tours will take place on Fridays, October 4, 11, and 18, and on Wednesday, October 30. Tours will last 45 minutes, and will begin at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Dive into the rich history of this historic location while exploring its eerie haunts. This in-person event will take you on a journey through time, revealing the secrets and stories that lurk…

In October, the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion will host its annual History & Haunts tours. The evening tours will take place on Fridays, October 4, 11, and 18, and on Wednesday, October 30. Tours will last 45 minutes, and will begin at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Dive into the rich history of this historic location while exploring its eerie haunts. This in-person event will take you on a journey through time, revealing the secrets and stories that lurk…