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Oklahoma History Center hosts event on environmental justice

The Oklahoma History Center Museum, in collaboration with OKC Beautiful, is set to host a program focused on environmental justice.

By Sooner State News | Feb 13, 2025

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Oklahoma's historic Okeene Oil Co. updated on national register

The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) have announced the inclusion of a notable property in Oklahoma to the National Register of Historic Places.

By Sooner State News | Feb 13, 2025

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State Historic Preservation Office to host stained glass preservation webinar

By Sooner State News | Feb 12, 2025

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free webinar focused on stained glass preservation.

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Fort Towson Historic Site plans living history education day on March 6

By Sooner State News | Feb 11, 2025

The Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to host an educational event on March 6.

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Fort Gibson site director completes HEART program at Smithsonian Institution

By Sooner State News | Feb 10, 2025

Jennifer Frazee, director of Fort Gibson Historic Site and employee of the Oklahoma Historical Society, has successfully completed the Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART) program.

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Author Michael J. Hightower discusses new book at heritage center

By Sooner State News | Feb 7, 2025

Author Michael J. Hightower will present his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer & Common Man’s Congressman,” at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Oklahoma, on February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event...

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Webinar offers guidance on using Dawes Rolls for ancestral research

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The State Historic Preservation Office is organizing a free webinar on February 19 at noon.

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Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

By Sooner State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Friends of Fort Gibson Foundation has announced the receipt of a $1,500 grant from Oklahoma Humanities.

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Oklahoma History Center Museum screens "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom" with panel discussion

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City is set to screen the film “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom” on Saturday, February 22, from 1-3 p.m. The event will feature a panel discussion with Doris Youngblood and Edward Threatt following...

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Oklahoma Historical Society announces March travel contest

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is set to host its annual #ExploreOHS Travel Contest from March 1 to March 31.

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Nicole Harvey appointed director of Oklahoma History Center Museum

By Sooner State News | Feb 5, 2025

Nicole Harvey has been appointed as the new director of the Oklahoma History Center Museum.

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Oklahoma museum hosts author Michael J. Hightower for book discussion

By Sooner State News | Feb 4, 2025

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is set to host a Lunch and Learn event with author Michael J. Hightower on Friday, February 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Hightower will discuss his latest book, “Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer &...

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Oklahoma Women's History Conference returns with panels on activism

By Sooner State News | Feb 4, 2025

The second annual Oklahoma Women’s History Conference is scheduled for March 1 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma Historical Society honors contributors at annual awards banquet

By Sooner State News | Feb 3, 2025

On March 20, the Oklahoma Historical Society will hold its annual Awards Banquet at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

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Fort Gibson hosts programs on Third Indian Home Guard's daily life

By Sooner State News | Jan 31, 2025

The Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma will host living history programs in February and March, focusing on the daily life of the Union's Third Indian Home Guard during the 1860s.

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Oklahoma History Center Museum hosts behind-the-scenes event

By Sooner State News | Jan 31, 2025

Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City on Thursday, February 20, from 6-8 p.m. to explore what happens behind the scenes at a museum.

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Photo exhibit on infamous criminals opens at Pawnee Bill Ranch

By Sooner State News | Jan 31, 2025

A photography exhibit titled "Wanted: Dead or Alive" will open at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

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General James Blunt to be portrayed at Honey Springs Battlefield event

By Sooner State News | Jan 30, 2025

On February 15, Honey Springs Battlefield in Checotah, Oklahoma, will host an event featuring living historian Jim Spillars.

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Fort Towson Historic Site offers free beginner knitting classes

By Sooner State News | Jan 28, 2025

The Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is set to offer a two-part beginner knitting class on February 15 and 22.

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Author Connie Cronley to discuss Kate Barnard book at Guthrie museum

By Sooner State News | Jan 28, 2025

On February 8, the Oklahoma Territorial Museum will feature a talk by Connie Cronley, the author of “A Life on Fire: Oklahoma’s Kate Barnard.” The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public at no charge.