Oklahoma Historical Society
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Recent News About Oklahoma Historical Society
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Two Oklahoma sites earn historic status; one property updated on National Register
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) have announced the inclusion of two Oklahoma properties, the Baccus House and the Robert J. LaFortune Tower, in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Artwork by Noble County students to be displayed at Cherokee Strip Museum
Artwork created by high school students from Noble County will be showcased at the Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School.
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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center offers picnic outing on May 4
On May 4, 2025, the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will host an outdoor picnic event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at its location in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Fort Towson Historic Site offers free day camp for children
Fort Towson Historic Site will host a "History Day Camp" for children aged nine to 13, from May 27 to May 29, offering a blend of physical and experiential learning activities.
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Hunter's Home to host Spring on the Farm event in April
Experience "Spring on the Farm" at Oklahoma's historic pre-Civil War plantation home, Hunter's Home, on April 26.
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Museum Store at Oklahoma History Center reopened after renovations
The Oklahoma History Center Museum Store in Oklahoma City has been renovated and invites visitors to see the updates in person.
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Fort Towson Historic Site to host spring-themed family event with educational activities
The Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is organizing a “Spring Fling” event scheduled for April 26.
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Ice cream social with Seamus Gethicker at Oklahoma History Center
A scheduled performance by organist Seamus Gethicker will take place at the Oklahoma History Center on Monday, April 28.
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Pawnee Bill Ranch to host Earth Day seed swap and family activities
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee, Oklahoma, is set to host its second annual Seed Swap event, "Something to Grow About," on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event coincides with the Earth Day celebrations, which officially...
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Fort Gibson opens registration for annual Education Day event
Registration is now open for the annual Education Day at Fort Gibson Historic Site, scheduled for Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature various stations in the palisade area, demonstrating essential skills, crafts, and trades...
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Oklahoma History Symposium to cover diverse topics on May 3, 2025
The Oklahoma History Symposium is set to take place on May 3 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.
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Easter sunrise service and breakfast fundraiser set for Pawnee Bill Ranch
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum has announced its annual nondenominational Easter sunrise service scheduled for April 20.
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The Chisholm in Kingfisher offers cast-iron cooking class in April
The Chisholm in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, will conduct a cast-iron cooking class on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about using cast-iron cookware, focusing on caring for and cooking with it.
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Fort Gibson Historic Site presents living history event on Mounted Rangers
On April 11 and 12, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will present a living history event focusing on the Mounted Rangers, who were active in the area from 1832 to 1833.
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Tattoo exhibit opens at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center with special preview event
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, is preparing to unveil a new exhibition titled “A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep.” This exhibition, featuring art from local tattoo artists, will preview on Friday, April 11, at 5...
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Pawnee Bill Ranch to host historic annual Easter egg hunt on April 19
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee, Oklahoma, will be holding its traditional Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the ranch's picnic pavilions and will feature a Pawnee Bill...
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Oklahoma History Center Museum hosts calligraphy class in April
The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in collaboration with the Japan American Society of Oklahoma, is set to host a calligraphy class next month.
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Exhibit of hammered aluminum ware opens at Drummond Home in April
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy, Oklahoma, will soon open its doors to an exhibit featuring hammered aluminum ware.
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Diane Helentjaris discusses new book on Lulu Bell Parr at heritage center
Author Diane Helentjaris is scheduled to present and sign her new book at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Fort Gibson Historic Site prepares for annual Spring Bake Day on April 12
The Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma is preparing for its annual Spring Bake Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 12.