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Wreath-laying ceremony and flyover
On Friday, August 9, at noon, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a wreath-laying ceremony and flyover to mark the anniversary of the August 15, 1935, death of Will Rogers and Wiley Post in an Alaskan plane crash. The public is welcome to join the family as they place the wreath at the tomb in the shadow of the statue of Will and his horse Soapsuds riding into the sunset, followed by a flyover by pilot Tom Egbert, a Will Rogers Memorial Museum roper docent.
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CHEROKEE NATION EVENT
Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In
See beautifully restored vintage airplanes, classic cars and more at the Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In on Saturday, August 10! It is one of the largest fly-in events in Oklahoma taking place this year from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in Oologah. Please contact the Cherokee Nation with questions about the 2024 Fly-In event by contacting 877-779-6977, or info@CherokeeNation.com.
Visit the Museum!
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the Fly-In. The expansive museum houses the largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia in the world and all of his writings. The WRMM has twelve galleries, theater, library, gift shop, and a children's museum.
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How to Search The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Gateway to Oklahoma History is a free online repository of Oklahoma history by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Visitors can search and view historic newspapers, photographs, maps, and documents.
The Gateway is a free resource available day and night to anyone interested in Oklahoma history! This convenient digital tool makes it easy to research any topic of one’s choosing. Click here on the photo above to watch a narrated demonstration of how easy it is to create a search for your favorite topic. Take a tour of the Gateway to Oklahoma History.
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AT THE FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM
Teacher Resource Social with Oklahoma Museums Association and Friends
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The 2024 Teacher Resource Social will be held at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, August 6, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
The Teacher Resource Social, formerly known as the Back to School Bash, is an annual resource fair that brings museums and other organizations together to offer resources for teachers to plan for the upcoming school year.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Museums are encouraged to invite their teacher contacts.
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"Back to School" online membership special!
In the month of August 2024, OHS Family memberships will be available for $50 instead of $75. This offer is only valid online only, memberships must be purchased through the Oklahoma History Center Museum Store website. OHS Family memberships include unlimited free admission to all OHS museums and historic sites and many other benefits. Click here to learn more. This offer will conclude on Saturday, August 31.
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Upcoming concerts and performances |
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 Travis Kidd appearing at The Chisholm
On Thursday, August 15 The Chisholm will host its last concert in the Summer Sounds Concert series with singer/songwriter Travis Kidd. Plan to come early and enjoy dinner from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!
Parlor Jams at Horizon Hill
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On the last Saturday of August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. Each session will start with a performance by Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” (pictured above) with an old-time jam session to follow. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to join this great learning opportunity, where they can sit and play alongside seasoned performers! For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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Call for Organizations and Vendors!
The Oklahoma History Center invites organizations to participate in the 2024 Oklahoma Folklife Festival. Please complete the application form and a member of the OHC staff will contact you.
A $50 booth fee will apply for groups wishing to sell products at the festival.
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Click event listings below for more information.
1 - Antique Handkerchiefs exhibit opens, Fred and Addie Drummond Home, Hominy
3 - Blacksmithing Demonstration, Cherokee Strip Museum and Rose Hill School, Perry
3 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
6 - USCIS Naturalization Ceremony, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
6 - Teacher Resource Social at the First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City
8 - Lunch and Learn: “Collections in the Edmon Low Library Maps and Spatial Data Division” webinar with Kevin Dyke, State Historic Preservation Office
9 - Wreath Laying Ceremony and Flyover, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
9 - Museum After Dark: Village Sounds featuring Gus Burns, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
10 - Quilting Workshop, Sod House Museum, Aline
13 - A Broader View: The 1893 Land Run in an Era of American Change exhibit opens, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
15 - Summer Sounds Concert with Travis Kidd, The Chisholm, Kingfisher
16 - History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid
21 - Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Committee meeting, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
24 - Flower Art Workshop, Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
30 - Movie Night featuring October Sky (1999), Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore
31 - Antique Handkerchiefs exhibit closes, Fred and Addie Drummond Home, Hominy
31 - Parlor Jam at Horizon Hill, The Chisholm, Kingfisher
31 - A Life on Fire: Oklahoma's Kate Barnard book discussion with author Connie Cronley, Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue, Ponca City
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Masthead image: The Oklahoma History Center has a wide variety of E-Exhibits you can view from the cool comfort of your home! Each one explores an Oklahoma history topic and includes historic images, activities, a glossary, and a bibliography. Experience the full selection of E-Exhibits by clicking here.
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