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Oklahoma during World War II
December 7, 2021, marked the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the latest episode of A Very OK Podcast Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn discuss how Oklahoma changed during World War II, and how the state was impacted for generations to come. Joe Todd, author of USS Oklahoma: Remembrance of a Great Lady, joins them and shares many stories that he has collected from Oklahoma’s World War II veterans.
The holidays are a great time to catch up on all the episodes of A Very OK Podcast! Listen to all of this year's episodes by clicking the button below.
Pictured above: V-mail written during World War II by Oklahoman PFC Vernie L. Henning, US Army, to his parents. Henning was killed in action on August 1, 1944, and was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. Henning is buried in the Brittany Cemetery, St. James, France (OHS Collections).
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Visit the Oklahoma History Center
As Oklahoma's preeminent state history museum, the Oklahoma History Center's (OHC) expansive 215,000-square-foot building highlights the many people and stories that make the state truly unique. Whether you are bringing friends and family from out-of-state, or just looking for a fun and educational outing for the family on winter break, the OHC brings the past alive. The museum has exhibits from oil and gas to aviation, the Dust Bowl to space exploration, tornadoes to the Land Run, All-Black towns to military history, and Indigenous history to Route 66. There is a compelling story around every corner. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the OHC allows young people, families, and students to experience a piece of the Smithsonian—their national museum—through immersive exhibit experiences that educate and inspire through sights, sounds, and a number of hands-on learning experiences. Click here to view admission prices, location, and holiday hours.
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On the road this holiday season?
What do Wild West Shows, Victorian mansions, sod houses, forts, battlefields, and pre-European contact archaeological sites have in common? They are all right here in Oklahoma, where our diverse and exciting past unfolds across the state. Take time to visit one of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s 24 museums, historic sites, and affiliates while out on your holiday travels!
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Google Arts & Culture
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) has several online exhibits on the digital platform Google Arts & Culture. Visit our page and learn more about the life of Lynn Riggs, the playwright who wrote the play that inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!, as well as the lasting impact of Riggs’s work. See early Oklahoma photographs and explore historic artifacts in the OHS collections from the comfort of your home.
The Oklahoma Historical Society website
The Oklahoma Historical Society website has hundreds of online resources to explore the many different ways we preserve Oklahoma's history. Looking for educational activities for the children over the holiday break? From e-exhibits to online publications, the OHS website has it all! Check out our printable crosswords, word finds, coloring pages, and more great activities for a snowy day by clicking here.
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OHS COVID-19 safety measures
Per CDC guidance, we recommend that visitors who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccination wear face masks and maintain social distancing in indoor public areas. All visitors, staff, volunteers, contractors, and vendors should use appropriate handwashing techniques.
We ask that you avoid visiting OHS museums, sites, and affiliates if you have COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms, have a fever, or are otherwise feeling sick or unwell.
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Click event listings below for more information.
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8 - Quilting workshop with Martha Ray, Sod House Museum, Aline
11 - All Aboard: Examining the Orphan Trains exhibit opens, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
13 - Oklahoma Capitol Restoration Project presentation by Trait Thompson, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
15 - Museum OKademy volunteer training class, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
15 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
19 - Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
21 - Museum After Dark: Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
22 - Wanted: Dead or Alive exhibit opens, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee
22 - Volunteer Training Day, Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion, Oklahoma City
22 - Weaving class, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
24 - Kilgen Organ performance featuring Clark Wilson and silent movie Girl Shy, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
26 - Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
28 - Movie Night, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
29 - The Jefferson Highway in Oklahoma: The Historic Osage Trace author’s review by Jonita Mullins, Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah
31 - Silver Selections from the USS Oklahoma exhibit closes, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
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