EXTRA! - Quench your thirst

Oklahoma Historical Society sent this bulletin at 08/02/2023 05:00 AM CDT

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Four boys, walking down a dirt road with fishing poles over their shoulders, 1935

History Center Research Museums & Sites Preservation Publications

August 2, 2023

A photo of Hunter's Home and a banner below that reads "Making Switchel with Farmer Dave, and has the OHS/HH logos as well

A photo of David Fowler and a bottle of switchel on the railing of Hunter's Home overlooking the garden

Quench your thirst the 19th-century way!

Farmer Dave at Hunter’s Home has a new instructional video with a step-by-step recipe for a refreshing drink called “switchel.” It was commonly made during hot summer months in the 19th century. The crisp, rehydrating mixture is rich in electrolytes, which can be lost by working outside in the heat. It calls for simple ingredients—a gallon of water, fresh ginger, lemon, and sorghum.

Subscribe to the Hunter’s Home YouTube channel for informative videos. Recent videos teach foodways of the working farm, how to plant and maintain a garden, and ideas for several history-centered craft projects.

A grphic showing the front of the Okalhoma State Capitol Building and the words "The People

The People’s House screenings at DocOKC and Fly Film Festivals

On Friday, August 4, at 7 p.m., The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will be screened at the DocOKC Film Festival at the auditorium at the Douglass in Oklahoma City. The following day, Saturday, August 5, at 5:45 p.m., the film will be shown at the Fly Film Festival at the Gaslight Theatre in Enid.

Purchase a day pass to attend the DocOKC screening.

Purchase a day pass to attend the Fly Film Festival screening.

The documentary features a spectacular four-minute drone tour of the Capitol with glimpses of the House floor, Senate floor, and Oklahoma Supreme Court, providing rare views of the building’s interior and exterior. It walks through the history of the Capitol, the importance of the building, the years-long restoration process, its resilience over the decades, and more.

a photograph of Adeline Drummond with a rosebud fabric background

Antique Handkerchiefs exhibit opens in Hominy

The Fred and Addie Drummond Home will have a collection of antique handkerchiefs displayed in the historic home from August 2–31. The special collection of dainty squares of fabric will feature a variety of cheerful designs. Women of the 19th century, like Adeline Drummond (pictured at right), elevated handkerchiefs through the skill of embroidery and tatting, adding monograms and designs. For more information, call the Fred and Addie Drummond Home at 918-352-5583.

Jake Tiger, historic preservation cultural specialist for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma poses in traditional Seminole clothing

“History of the Seminole” presentation by Jake Tiger

On Friday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, Jake Tiger, historic preservation cultural specialist for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, will present a history of the Seminole Nation at Fort Gibson Historic Site.

Tiger will discuss the history of the Seminoles, including their life before Indian Territory and how they were removed to Oklahoma. The presentation will take place in the visitor center of Fort Gibson Historic Site, located at 907 N. Garrison Ave. in Fort Gibson. The program is free with paid admission. For more information, please call 918-478-4088.

A swash of blue paint and the words "Oklahoma All-Black Towns State Conference

The Oklahoma Historical Society, in partnership with the Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors, will host the 2023 Oklahoma All-Black Towns State Conference on Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center. The conference is designed to encourage a network of state agencies to join with the mayors of some of Oklahoma’s historic All-Black towns to share resources and discuss ideas.

For additional questions, call Saidy Orellana, at 405-522-5204 or email saidy.orellana@history.ok.gov.