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Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library
in Guthrie celebrating 50 year milestone
A fundraising dinner and program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guthrie Depot.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum opened to the public on November 16, 1973. It tells the story of the determined people who laid the foundation for the state of Oklahoma. The museum is permanently linked to the historic Carnegie Library. Preserved by the Oklahoma Historical Society, the library and the museum serve as a visible link between Oklahoma’s turbulent territorial period and the present.
The Carnegie Library, built in 1902, was initially constructed with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. On November 16, 1907, statehood ceremonies were held on its steps with great fanfare. In 1972, Guthrie’s city leaders announced plans to demolish the Carnegie Library, and Frank Pfeiffer sought to preserve the structure with the addition of a museum. Thanks to Pfeiffer’s efforts, a museum was built on the adjacent lot, officially opening on Statehood Day 1973. Eventually, the buildings were joined and now coexist as the museum, celebrating 50 years in existence in 2023.
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To purchase tickets to the fundraising dinner and program for the 50th anniversary of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, click on the button below. For more information, please call 405-282-1889.
Event date: Thursday, November 16
Event time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Event place: The Guthrie Depot, 409 W. Oklahoma
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
On Monday, November 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will present a free webinar to provide training on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
This training is designed to provide an introduction or a refresher to Section 106 of the NHPA. The featured presenter is Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator, and historic archaeologist for SHPO. She will explain the importance of the Section 106 process and assist anyone involved in that process in Oklahoma. Registration is required. For more information, contact Kristina Wyckoff at 405-521-6381 or kristina.wyckoff@history.ok.gov. Register online by clicking here.
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Archaeological Investigations and Site Evaluations webinar
On Wednesday, November 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. (Central Time), SHPO will have a free webinar about how to conduct archaeological investigations and site evaluations.
Kristina Wyckoff, Section 106 coordinator and historic archaeologist for SHPO will be the featured presenter. Register online by clicking here.
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Chunky Knit Blanket workshop
On Thursday, November 16, from 5:30–8:30 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host a chunky knit blanket workshop. Participants will be guided through the hand-knitting process to create a cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket they can take home. Making the blanket does not require needles or any knitting experience.
The workshop will be led by staff from AR Workshop in Stillwater. The class costs $89, which includes all the materials needed to make a 40” x 50” blanket. Attendees will choose the yarn color when they arrive at the workshop. Yarn colors are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The class is limited to 20 people. All funds raised for this workshop will support the Pawnee Bill Ranch Clydesdale program. For more information, please call the ranch at 918-762-2513.
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Click event listings below for more information.
11 - Quilting workshop with Martha Ray, Sod House Museum, Aline
13 - Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) webinar, State Historic Preservation Office
14 - “Archaeological Investigations and Site Evaluations” webinar, State Historic Preservation Office
15 - Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
16 - “The Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program: An Overview” webinar, State Historic Preservation Office
16 - Chunky Knit Blanket workshop, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee
16 - Oklahoma Territorial Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration, Guthrie Depot, Guthrie
17 - “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit: A Case Study” webinar, State Historic Preservation Office
17 - Learning Lecture with author Gary Clayton Anderson, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
18 - "Hunting and Recreational Shooting in the 19th Century" program, Hunter’s Home, Park Hill
18 - Story Time at Hunter’s Home, Hunter’s Home, Park Hill
18 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
18 - “Glass and a Glass” glass fusion class, Pioneer Woman Statue and Museum, Ponca City
27 - Silver Selections from the USS Oklahoma exhibit opens, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
27 - Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring Donnie Rankin and the silent film Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928), Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
28 - Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
1–2 - Oklahoma History Center Museum Store Annual Holiday Sale, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
1 - Museum After Dark: Christmas in the Village, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
2 - Guthrie’s Distinctive Homes Tour and Wassail at the Carnegie Library, Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, Guthrie
2 - Photos with Santa at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
2 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
5 - Holiday Market at the Museum, Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus
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Masthead photo: A group at the Mead School, Mead, Indian Territory. From left to right, back row: Dr. William G. Austin, William R. Davis, Blacksmith, Dr. Robert M. Creswell. Front row, Mrs. Myrtle Armstrong, unknown, Dr. David Armstrong (20288.91.214.1.A, Chickasaw Council House Museum Collection, OHS).
This photograph is available on The Gateway to Oklahoma History.
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