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The Oklahoma Historical Society maintains an active publications program. It includes The Chronicles of Oklahoma scholarly journal, Mistletoe Leaves, and Extra! newsletters, a number of books and research guides, and digital content. |
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 The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
The Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource includes more than 2,600 entries.
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 The Chronicles of Oklahoma
The Chronicles of Oklahoma is the scholarly journal of the OHS and is mailed to members and subscribers quarterly.
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 Mistletoe Leaves
Mistletoe Leaves is the bimonthly membership newsletter of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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Crossroads is a different kind of storytelling from the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Each issue explores a chapter in the history of our state. Click here to see a complete selection of stories.
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EXTRA!
EXTRA! is OHS's weekly electronic newsletter published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Encourage friends and family to sign up for the OHS weekly!
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Books Published
Find out about books published by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Multiple titles are available online. Shop for titles by clicking here.
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OHS museums and historic sites are great places to learn about history. In August 2024, OHS Family memberships will be available for $50 instead of $75. This offer is only valid online; memberships must be purchased through the Oklahoma History Center Museum Store website. Click here to learn more. This offer will conclude on Saturday, August 31.
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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,” with an old-time jam session to follow. Musicians of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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A Life on Fire book discussion with author |
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Say it with flowers
A Flower Art Workshop at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, August 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. will teach attendees basic flower art skills while arranging floral pieces to create an image of their choosing made from dried flowers and petals.
The cost of the workshop is $25 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $30 for nonmembers. All supplies are included in the cost.
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Boots, Beer, & BBQ Fundraiser
The Chisholm will hold its annual gala event on September 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Boots, Beer, & BBQ Fundraiser will feature live music by the Red Dirt Rangers, barbeque and sides prepared by a working chuck wagon, drinks from an Oklahoma brewery, and dancing on the lawn.
The event is for anyone 21 or older. Call 405-375-5176 for more information or to reserve your tickets.
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 What were the Oklahoma City sit-ins?
On August 19, 1958, a movement was born in Oklahoma City when schoolteacher and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council advisor Clara Shepard Luper (1923–2011) led the first sit-ins in Oklahoma City.
66 years ago this week, Luper and others joined to protest racial segregation with the first sit-in at Katz Drug Store in downtown Oklahoma City, blazing a trail for the Civil Rights movement in the state. Click on the image above, to visit the Voices of Oklahoma Learning Center resources to hear the first hand accounts of Marilyn Luper, Joyce Henderson, Joyce Jackson, and George Henderson, among others, who participated in the demonstrations, having a profound effect on helping to end segregation.
Photograph of Civil Rights protesters in front of Green's in Oklahoma City, OK, c. 1964-1965 (16934, Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection).
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Follow the OHS website calendar to learn about all of our events and programs at OHS museums and historic sites across the state!
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Connect with the Oklahoma Historical Society on social media—where you can learn more about Oklahoma history and get up-to-date information about events and exhibits across the state!
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Masthead image: Swimmers cool off in the Salt Fork River at the 101 Ranch near Perry, August 1908. Five women, in swimming costumes and black cotton stockings, are seated on the back of the ranch's water buffalo "Duke" (75.178.1007.2, detail, Cherokee Strip Museum Collection).
OHS Publications featured image: May Lillie reading, 1930 (1991.260.20098, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum Collection, OHS).
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