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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 »“How to Protect Native American Archaeological Sites and History” Lunch and Learn webinar
The State Historic Preservation Office will host a Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday, August 16, at noon, focusing on protecting Native American archaeological sites and history. The featured presenters are Shannon Cowell, preservation archaeologist with Archaeology Southwest, and Ashleigh Thompson, director of tribal collaboration in research and education with Archaeology Southwest. The presentation will discuss the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. The speakers will also share information on SaveHistory.org, a group that leads a regional effort to end archaeological resource…
Find out more »September 2023
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. The workshops will be held Friday, September 1, at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2023/2024 grant cycle, which begins on September 1, 2023. Participants will learn which organizations and projects are eligible, how to apply,…
Find out more »Hidden Oklahoma: “Caddo Ceramic Specialists Living and Working at Cahokia” presentation by Dr. Shawn Lambert
On Wednesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free webinar on “Caddo Ceramic Specialists Living and Working at Cahokia,” presented by Dr. Shawn Lambert of Mississippi State University. This presentation is part of SHPO's 2023 Archaeology speaker series Hidden Oklahoma: How Archaeology Reveals Secrets From Our Past. Hidden Oklahoma guest archaeologists and researchers discuss important sites in Oklahoma and illustrate why archaeology is critical to understanding our history. Register for…
Find out more »Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. The workshops will be held Friday, September 1, at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2023/2024 grant cycle. Participants will learn which organizations and projects are eligible, how to apply, and the criteria used to evaluate…
Find out more »“Threatt Filling Station Rehabilitation Project” Lunch and Learn webinar
On Wednesday, September 13, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free Lunch and Learn webinar exploring the historical significance of the Threatt Family Farm and its centerpiece, the Threatt Filling Station. In 2020, a Historic Structures Report noted the station was in disrepair, requiring extensive rehabilitation. In 2021, the Station was included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.Preservation efforts are underway to restore the Black-owned and…
Find out more »October 2023
Hidden Oklahoma: “Early Wichita Sites and Fortifications in Oklahoma” presentation by Dr. Richard Drass
On Wednesday, October 4, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free webinar on “Early Wichita Sites and Fortifications in Oklahoma,” presented by Dr. Richard Drass, emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma. Common ideas on early Native American life in the prairie plains of Oklahoma frequently conjure images of mobile Native groups such as the Comanche living in tepees and hunting bison on horseback. Although bison were an essential resource for most…
Find out more »“How to Research Allotments” Lunch and Learn webinar
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Lunch and Learn webinar on Friday, October 6, at noon, focusing on researching land allotments in Oklahoma. Nancy Calhoun, a volunteer and former research librarian for the Oklahoma Historical Society, will be the featured presenter. Allotment was the federal policy of dividing communally held Native land into individually owned private property. Registration for the webinar is required. For more information, contact Kristina Wyckoff, SHPO’s Section 106 coordinator, and historical archaeologist, at…
Find out more »November 2023
“Working with the National Register of Historic Places: An Overview” webinar
On Monday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will have a webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Matthew Pearce is the featured presenter. NRHP is the foundation of the SHPO’s programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private sector. This workshop provides detailed information about what listing…
Find out more »“Do’s and Don’ts: Best Practices for National Register Nominations” webinar
On Tuesday, November 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will have a free webinar about the do's and don’ts of preparing a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination, which can be challenging. Matthew Pearce is the featured presenter. In addition to discussing common mistakes that NRHP nomination reviewers encounter, this workshop will introduce best practices for defining integrity and significance. It will also outline photograph and mapping guidelines. This workshop is directed…
Find out more »Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
On Monday, November 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This training is designed to provide an introduction or a refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The featured presenter is Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator, and historic archaeologist. She will explain the importance of the Section 106 process and assist anyone involved in that process in Oklahoma.…
Find out more »Archaeological Investigations and Site Evaluations
On Tuesday, November 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar about how to go about archaeological investigations and site evaluations. Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator and historic archaeologist for SHPO, will be the featured presenter. Register for the webinar.
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program: An Overview
On Thursday, November 14, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar featuring an overview of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3, will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information…
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study
On Friday, November 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will offer a free webinar entitled “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study.” Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Knowing what should be in a Historic Preservation Tax Credit project submission can be daunting. Even knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In this workshop, Werneke will use a case study of an actual tax credit project that successfully went through the process and…
Find out more »January 2024
Lunch and Learn: “The Canadian County Jail and Current Preservation Efforts” presentation with Amy Neathery
The effort to preserve the old Canadian County jail will be highlighted in a Lunch and Learn webinar hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office on Wednesday, January 10, starting at noon. The featured speaker is Amy Neathery with Preservation El Reno. The jail was finished in 1907, a few months before Oklahoma became the 46th state. It cost $18,000 to build. The jail served the county for 78 years. The presentation will focus on the jail’s rich history, including…
Find out more »February 2024
Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places, “All-Black Towns in Oklahoma”
This first installment of SHPO’s 2024 Speaker Series, “Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places,” will explore the topic of All-Black Towns in Oklahoma. The featured speakers are Gina Sofola, AICP, president and owner of Sofola & Associates, and Kory Van Hemert, architectural historian for Stantec. The free webinar will occur online on Thursday, February 8, at 2 p.m., Central Time, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Register for this webinar. Oklahoma had more than 50 identifiable All-Black towns between…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Preserving Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter’s Home and Family Legacy” webinar
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at noon, The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a webinar session of the SHPO’s “Lunch and Learn” series focused on the efforts underway to preserve the home and family legacy of Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter, Oklahoma City’s first Black doctor, and his wife, Mrs. Edna Randolph-Slaughter. Register to reserve your spot.
Find out more »March 2024
Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers and Congress
From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…
Find out more »Civic Learning Week: Republicans and Democrats
From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…
Find out more »Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers on Elections
From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…
Find out more »Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers’ Presidential Pals
From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship, teaching students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons, one for…
Find out more »Civic Learning Week: Will Rogers for President Movement
From Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will launch a series of engaging lessons for educators as part of Civic Learning Week. The online lesson series is designed to summarize good citizenship and to teach students how to be informed members of society through material featuring journalist, comedian, and political commentator Will Rogers. Each lesson includes a short video about Will Rogers and his influence on politics with accompanying discussion questions. The five lessons—one…
Find out more »April 2024
Everyday Oklahoma: “Rocks, Ruts, and Springs: Remnants of Early Trails through Oklahoma” with Susan Dragoo
On Tuesday, April 9, at 2 p.m. Central Time, the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar in its “Everyday Oklahoma: Fascinating Stories about Familiar Places” speaker series. “Rocks, Ruts, and Springs: Remnants of Early Trails through Oklahoma” will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. Susan Dragoo is a photographer and writer specializing in outdoor, travel, action, and historical subjects. Specific outdoor areas of interest include hiking, running, backpacking, motorcycling, and bicycling. Historical interests include Native American and…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “African-Diasporic Peoples of Oklahoma and Indian Territories: Genealogy, Story & Culture” presentation by Shelby R. B. Ward
On Thursday, April 11, from noon to 1:15 p.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Shelby R. B. Ward. The State of Oklahoma and Indian Territories are home to various African-Diasporic people groups, from Five Tribes Freedmen Communities to All-Black Towns and beyond. In this “Lunch and Learn” webinar, attorney, genealogist, and community historian Shelby Ward (Choctaw Freedman) will address key themes in the genealogy of African-descendent peoples and share research tips for people exploring…
Find out more »May 2024
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
On Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies to consider projects’ effects on important historical resources before funding, constructing, or permitting them. This training is intended (1) to provide a broad introduction to Section 106 and (2) to provide you with the information and…
Find out more »Drafting and Executing Section 106 Agreement Documents with the OKSHPO
On Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar on drafting and executing Section 106 agreement documents with the Oklahoma SHPO office. This workshop, led by Kristina Wyckoff, will expand upon the Section 106 agreement documents provided in the Section 106 workshop. This will include a review of Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and Programmatic Agreements (PA); the purpose each type of document serves in the Section 106 process; a review…
Find out more »The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Overview
On Monday, May 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will have a free webinar featuring an overview of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. Sara Werneke will be the featured presenter. Participants will learn about the federal and state investment tax credits for certified rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. A detailed discussion of the Historic Preservation Certification Application, Parts 1, 2, and 3, will guide owners and developers in successfully preparing the information…
Find out more »June 2024
“Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma” presentation by Kenneth Sivard *postponed*
The presentation on the Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma with Kenneth Sivard has been postponed until June 27, at 2 p.m.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Robert M. Jones: A Choctaw Millionaire in the American South, 1808–1873”
The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Lunch and Learn webinar about “Robert M. Jones: A Choctaw Millionaire in the American South, 1808–1873” on June 20 at noon. Presenter Dr. Jeff Fortney will delve into the complex figure of Robert M. Jones, a Choctaw man who became one of the South’s wealthiest individuals through his involvement in slavery, commerce, and land acquisition during the 19th century. Jones’s life and career during Indian Removal, rebuilding in Indian Territory, the Civil…
Find out more »“Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma” presented by Kenneth Sivard
On Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Oklahoma Historical Society board member Kenneth Sivard. The presentation will be about the Masonic Lodges of Oklahoma, exploring their history and architectural style. Register for the webinar. About Kenneth Sivard A sixth-generation McCurtain County native, Kenny Sivard is a long-time McCurtain County Historical Society (MCHS) member and was elected president of the organization in 2009. Working with the MCHS,…
Find out more »July 2024
“The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) Program at the NPS” webinar, presented by Catherine Lavoie
On Thursday, July 11, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar with Catherine Lavoie, chief of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) with the National Park Service (NPS). She will discuss the program, how and why it was started, its mission, and its value, with a focus on HABS’s work in Oklahoma. HABS was established in 1933 as a unique public-private partnership between NPS, the Library of Congress (LOC), and the American Institute of Architects…
Find out more »August 2024
Lunch and Learn: “Collections in the Edmon Low Library Maps and Spatial Data Division” webinar with Kevin Dyke
On Thursday, August 8, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar in its “Lunch and Learn” series about the collections in the Edmon Low Library Maps and Spatial Data Division with the library’s maps and spatial curator, Kevin Dyke. He will discuss the collections and provide guidance about accessing these materials. Register for the webinar. Kevin Dyke is an associate professor and the maps and spatial data curator at Edmon Low Library. The Edmon Low…
Find out more »September 2024
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program Informational Workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2024/2025 grant cycle. The online application process will open on Monday, September 2, and close on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. Draft applications are…
Find out more »Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program Informational Workshop
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. In this online program, OHS Grants Administrator Nicole Harvey will provide guidance for groups interested in applying for the 2024/2025 grant cycle. The online application process will open on Monday, September 2, and close on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. Draft applications are…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: “Archaeological Investigations at Tipi Ring Sites in Cimarron County” webinar
On Wednesday, September 18, at noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar in its Lunch and Learn Series about the “Archaeological Investigations at Tipi Ring Sites in Cimarron County.” Register for the webinar. Brandi Bethke, laboratory director for the Oklahoma Archaeological Survey, will be the featured presenter. Kristina Wyckoff, the State Preservation Office's historical archaeologist, will help to facilitate the webinar.
Find out more »Everyday Oklahoma: “Calabooses in Oklahoma with Michael Mayes” webinar
Tiny jails in Oklahoma will be the topic of a free webinar hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on Tuesday, September 24, at 2 p.m. There are tiny buildings still standing across the state. Many of them were used as calabooses, also called tiny jails. Michael Mayes, SHPO’s National Register of Historic Places/Historic Preservation Specialist, will examine Oklahoma’s calabooses and discuss how the state tackled crime decades ago, the integrity of resources, the Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory, and the…
Find out more »October 2024
Lunch and Learn: “Chapman Ranches”
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar on the history of the Chapman Ranches. Register for the webinar. The Chapman family – P. A. and Roxana Chapman and their children and grandchildren – are well known for their role in the oil and gas industry and as prominent philanthropists in Oklahoma and Texas. Less known is their significance as innovative agriculturalists in both states. John Chapman operated the family’s Chapman…
Find out more »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 »November 2024
“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 »“National Register of Historic Places: Overview” webinar
On Friday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to noon (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office will host a webinar featuring an overview of working with the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Lynda Ozan, deputy director of the State Historic Preservation Office will be the featured presenter. NRHP is the foundation of the SHPO’s programs, and a basic understanding of the register is essential for those involved in historic preservation at all levels of government and in the private…
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