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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center hosts Valentine's Day event

Impress your Valentine with a date night at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center on Friday, February 7, from 7-9 p.m. This art-inspired evening will be sure to paint the perfect night out!

By Sooner State News | Jan 16, 2025

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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.

By Sooner State News | Jan 13, 2025

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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center launches lecture series on historical themes

By Sooner State News | Jan 10, 2025

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

By Sooner State News | Jan 9, 2025

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

By Sooner State News | Jan 6, 2025

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

By Sooner State News | Jan 3, 2025

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

By Sooner State News | Jan 2, 2025

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 19, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 16, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 12, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 10, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 5, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 5, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 4, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 4, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 3, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Dec 2, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Nov 22, 2024

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

By Sooner State News | Nov 22, 2024

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.