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The State Historic Preservation Office |
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The State Historic Preservation Office works with citizens and groups throughout the state to identify, evaluate, and protect Oklahoma’s diverse range of historic, architectural, and archaeological resources.
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State Historic Preservation Office resources: |
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 Calendar of Events
The State Historic Preservation Office's 2024 Calendar of Events is available online. This is a great way to view office hours and register for free webinars throughout the year.
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 Certified Local Governments
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 Section 106
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 Tax Credits
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National Register of Historic Places
The National Register is a catalog of the buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects significant in our past, and the register is in the foundation for all of the SHPO's programs. Listing in the National Register provides recognition, limited protection and, in some cases, financial incentives for these important properties. The SHPO identifies, evaluates, and nominates properties for this special designation. For detailed information, contact Michael Mayes, National Register of Historic Places/historic preservation specialist at 405-522-4479 or michael.mayes@history.ok.gov.
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 Oklahoma Centennial Farm & Ranch Program
In 1989 the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture established the Oklahoma Centennial Farm & Ranch Program to recognize those families who have continuously occupied their land and carried out farming or ranching operations for at least 100 years.
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 Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory
The Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory is the collection of information the SHPO has compiled on thousands of individual properties throughout the state. Data is collected through various sources, including the SHPO’s comprehensive survey program, through the federal Section 106 review process, or through information submitted by individuals. The level of documentation for each property varies, but provides a baseline for researchers.
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 Lunch & Learn: "Archaeological Investigations at Tipi Ring Sites in Cimarron County"
Wednesday, September 18, noon
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 Everyday Oklahoma: "Calabooses in Oklahoma with Michael Mayes"
Tuesday, September 24, 2 p.m.
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Frisco Railroad Depot added to the NRHP
Constructed in 1913, the Frisco Railroad Depot in Clayton, Pushmataha County, facilitated the transportation of goods, services and people to and from Clayton and was integral to the economic development of Clayton. The construction of the depot reflects the continued expansion of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway into the Choctaw Nation. The significance of the property extended until 1958 when passenger rail service ended in Clayton.
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LISTEN TO THE LATEST
A Very OK Podcast: "47 in a row"
Listen from the sidelines to the latest episode of A Very OK Podcast to learn more about the compelling record of University of Oklahoma football coach Charles Burnham Wilkinson (1916–1994). From 1953 to 1957, University of Oklahoma football coach "Bud" Wilkinson and his Sooners won 47 games in a row—an NCAA record. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn kick off a discussion about Coach Wilkinson and his leadership skills, the players who made the winning streak possible, and a few of the significant games along the way. Their guest is life-long Oklahoman Berry Tramel, a 46-year veteran sports journalist who has written for the The Norman Transcript and The Oklahoman. He is an Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame member, who now writes for the Tulsa World.
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Grant applications open September 2
The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program is a grants-in-aid program offered by the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) with a goal of encouraging the collection, preservation, and sharing of Oklahoma history at the grassroots level in all parts of the state. Applications for the 2024/2025 grant cycle will open on September 2, and close on November 1.
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host two online workshops on Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. to inform the public about the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program application process. The online workshops are free, but participants are asked to register in advance.
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"Back to School" online membership special! |
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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. This offer will conclude on Saturday, August 31.
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The Chisholm will hold its annual gala event next month on September 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Boots, Beer, & BBQ will feature live music by the Red Dirt Rangers. The event is for anyone 21 years of age or older. Tickets are available in advance for $60 per person or $100 for two. The event is limited to the first 150 people. One ticket includes dinner and drinks.
Call 405-375-5176 to reserve your tickets today!
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Jam with "The Flyin' Fiddler"
On the last Saturday of August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm in Kingfisher will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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October Sky film screening
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the classic film October Sky (1999) in its theater on Friday, August 30.
Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Because seating is limited, the doors will open at 6 p.m.
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A Life on Fire: Oklahoma's Kate Barnard
On Saturday, August 31, at 1 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue in Ponca City welcomes the public to a free book discussion with author Connie Cronley (Cherokee). She will discuss her book A Life on Fire: Oklahoma’s Kate Barnard. Barnard was the first woman elected to a statewide office in Oklahoma at a time when women were not allowed to vote.
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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 Miller Brothers 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). |
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