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June 15, 2022

"Surviving the Sixties Banner artwork for Enid Summer Chautauqua

The 2022 Enid Summer Chautauqua programs began yesterday and will continue until Saturday, June 18. Guests are invited to step back in time with stories and anecdotes from historical figures with this year's theme of “Surviving the Sixties: Sex, Drugs, and Rock ’n’ Roll.” These free programs are being hosted by the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) under the big white tent in the Humphrey Heritage Village at the CSRHC. Local entertainers will perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening, with the scholar performances beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Scholars for the “Surviving the Sixties” Summer Chautauqua 2022 are Joey Madia, portraying Allen Ginsberg; John Dennis Anderson, portraying Christopher Isherwood; Karen Vuranch, portraying Cass Elliot; Ted Kachel, portraying Timothy Leary; and Randy Noojin, portraying John Lennon. More information about the performers and events can be found at www.facebook.com/enidchautauqua. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org.

May 12, 1970, a man holding the American flag and making a peace sign. Others in the crowd are all making peace signs.

Artwork with green, yellow, and red bands highlighting date, time and place. Juneteenth

Join the Juneteenth Celebration tomorrow night!!

The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will celebrate Juneteenth with “Music Through the Ages,” on Thursday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center, with master of ceremonies Dr. Donnie Nero. Educational presentations and musical performances representing Oklahoma’s unique African American roots are scheduled for the evening event. Light refreshments will be served.

Scheduled guests and performers include:

Shirley Nero, Friends of the OHSMO Board President, and Chair of the Black Heritage Committee
Evelyn Morgan, Delta Sigma Theta OKC Alumna
Dr. Harold Aldridge (pictured at top right)
Senator George E. Young
Walter Taylor's Blu Fonk Band
Brothers of Stomp (Beta Omicron Sigma)
Jabee Williams (pictured at bottom right)
Saidy Orellana, OHS Multicultural Officer

The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. This annual event is sponsored by the OHS’s Multicultural Office and Black Heritage Committee. For questions about the event please call 405-522-5204.

Harold Aldridge playing and singing with a guitar while seated on stage

Jabee Williams, rap artist with a baseball cap and clothing that says "Black Future"

Pioneer Family Fun day collage of photos of families and children doing activities

The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City will be hosting Pioneer Family Fun Day with educational, hands-on pioneer crafts and activities on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of the festivities will be held outdoors on the museum grounds.

The museum will be open for guests to enjoy the exhibits from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue is located at 701 Monument Road in Ponca City. For more information, please call 580-765-6108.

Detail of a baseball with an historic photo of 19th century ballplayers holding bats and balls

It's one, two, three strikes, you're out...at the old ball game!

19th-Century Baseball Game at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

This month, on Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch will host a special Family Day at the Ranch that will have you singing "take me out to the ballgame!" Bring the family to Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch to learn about the history of baseball and enjoy watching a 19th-century-style baseball game. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are always appreciated. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase at the game.

Honey Springs Battlefield landscape with blue sky above

USAO guided tours of Honey Springs Battlefield

Honey Springs Battlefield (HSB) is pleased to announce a unique tour opportunity at the site. Students from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) will serve as tour guides on the six trails that cross the 1,100-acre battlefield on Saturday, June 25, as well as three Saturdays in July: July 2, 16, and 23. This series of guided tours coincides with the Battle of Honey Springs Memorial on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. The students will point out the exact locations of military actions, highlight key aspects of the engagement, and discuss its historical importance.

At HSB, visitors can enjoy hiking and area wildlife while exploring the history of the Civil War in Indian Territory. Through artifacts, graphics, and narrative, the exhibits tell the rich history of the Battle of Honey Springs. Call 918-617-7125 for more information.

People walking down a path together and the Spiro Mounds site

Be a part of the Summer Solstice Walks

Start your summer with a trip to Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center for a special guided tour on the summer solstice, Tuesday, June 21. There will be three Summer Solstice Walks led by archaeologist Dennis Peterson starting at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Each walk will include one mile of easy walking and last about two hours.

Peterson will talk about the history of the mound site and the Indigenous peoples who built it more than 1,000 years ago. He also will talk about the reasons for the mounds and the alignment of some of the mounds to track the movement of the sun throughout the year. Peterson will tell the history of the excavations of the site by both archaeologists and looters. The 7 p.m. walk will allow the observation of twilight wildlife and a view of the sunset, which is the most important part of the event.

There is a small fee for this series of tours of $5 for adults and $3 for children. Due to recent flooding, the indoor exhibits at the center are closed. Please meet the tour guide under the large oak tree near the parking lot. No reservations are required, except for large groups. Payment can be made by cash or check, but credit cards are not accepted. If you need further information about the Summer Solstice Walks or the center, please call 918-962-2062.

“Use of Stone and Bank Barns in Oklahoma” webinar

The State Historic Preservation Office is hosting a webinar series entitled “Shut the Door! Barns in Oklahoma” featuring presenters who specialize in barn history, construction, and restoration. On Tuesday, June 28, the topic will be “Use of Stone and Bank Barns in Oklahoma.”

These presentations will be held on the last Tuesday of every other month, beginning at 6 p.m. The webinars will be limited to the first 100 registrants.

For further information, please contact Lynda Ozan at 405-522-4484 or lozan@okhistory.org

OHS COVID-19 safety measures

We recommend that visitors who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wear face masks in indoor public areas. 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.