Oklahoma Historical Society
Recent News About Oklahoma Historical Society
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Oklahoma Historical Society opens civil rights trail grant applications
Applications are now open for the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program, as announced by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center launches lecture series on historical themes
A three-part lecture series titled "A.M. with the Archivist" is set to begin at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Discussion on Buster Keaton’s time in Perry scheduled for January
The public is invited to attend a free program at the Heritage Center in Perry on January 28, at 7 p.m. The event will focus on Buster Keaton and his time in Perry, featuring a discussion led by Robert Burch from OETA.
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State Historic Preservation Office hosts webinar on new decade-long plan
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Oklahoma City is set to host a free webinar on Tuesday, January 21, at noon.
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Exhibit highlights Kingfisher County's past through photographs
A new exhibit titled "Abandoned Oklahoma: Red Carpet Country Through the Lens" is now open at The Chisholm in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
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Chisholm Springs Springhouse joins National Register of Historic Places
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) have announced that the Chisholm Springs Springhouse in Pottawatomie County has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living history program returns to Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, is set to return for another year in 2025.
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Oklahoma History Center Museum unveils "Oklahoma Sports Heroes" exhibit
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is set to unveil a new exhibit, "Oklahoma Sports Heroes," on December 21.
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Two historic homes in Norman and OKC gain national recognition
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office have announced that two properties in Oklahoma have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Cherokee Strip Museum hosts 'Christmas on the Prairie' event
The Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School in Perry, Oklahoma, will host a "Christmas on the Prairie" event on Friday, December 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. This gathering aims to celebrate the holiday spirit while fostering community warmth.
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Gingerbread bake day returns to Fort Gibson Historic Site
Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma is preparing for its annual gingerbread bake day.
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Oklahoma History Center Museum retains top national accreditation
The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City has once again achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a recognition considered the highest national standard for museums.
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Pawnee Bill Ranch hosts holiday open house with festive activities
On December 14, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will open its doors for the annual holiday open house from 1-3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy seasonal decorations at the home of Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" Lillie, a well-known Wild West Show entertainer.
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Pioneer Woman Museum hosts open house with free admission
The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City, Oklahoma, will host a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14.
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Christmas festivities planned at Fred and Addie Drummond Home
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy, Oklahoma, will host a Christmas open house on Saturday, December 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Each room of the historic home will feature festive decorations for the season.
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Christmas event at Fort Towson Historic Site highlights 19th-century traditions
Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to host its annual Christmas event on December 14, from 1-3 p.m. This year's theme is "Traditions," focusing on 19th-century customs.
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Fort Gibson offers candlelight tours showcasing life in the 19th century
The Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to host its annual Christmas candlelight tours on Saturday, December 14.
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Cherokee Strip Museum hosts Christmas Tea event on December 8
On Sunday, December 8, the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry will host a Christmas Tea event from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This gathering aligns with the Christmas Tour of Homes in Perry and is free for the public.
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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center hosts Victorian-style Christmas event
A Victorian-style Christmas event is set to return to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid.
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Oklahoma Route 66 Museum hosts open house during Clinton’s Festival of Lights
The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton will host an open house on December 3, from 1-4 p.m., marking the start of the holiday season.