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Fall on the Farm at Hunter’s Home
Learn about 19th-century living patterns at Hunter’s Home working farm on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as staff prepare the farm for winter with fall chores. At the Fall on the Farm event, there will be demonstrations about preserving food, making apple butter, and creating corn husk dolls. A storytime for children will also take place. Fall on the Farm will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy the fall weather and observe the changing seasons at Hunter’s Home. No reservations are needed, but regular admission fees apply. For more information, call 918-456-2751.
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Agricultural heritage celebrated at CSRHC
On Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate Northwest Oklahoma’s proud agricultural heritage at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Family Farm Day allows families to experience hands-on activities like shelling and grinding corn, churning butter, planting seeds, and milling wheat. In addition, guests can visit a farm animal petting zoo, participate in pumpkin decorating, and much more! The event will take place at the Humphrey Heritage Village. Call 580-237-1907 for more information.
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Research Center Book Sale - October 2–5
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its Research Center Book Sale from Wednesday, October 2, through Saturday, October 5, at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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The Annual Giving Campaign is Underway! |
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Each year, it is through the incredible generosity of donors like you that the Oklahoma Historical Society is able to realize its mission. Through a gift to the annual fund, you make a direct and meaningful impact on our organization. Your support plays a pivotal role by:
Fostering a vibrant community of history enthusiasts and learners of all ages. Your donation helps bring new exhibits to life, supports over 300 unique events across the state, and fosters connections that inspire communities with a shared passion for history.
Safeguarding our heritage. Your contribution directly aids in the preservation of our state's invaluable historical artifacts and archival materials, ensuring that the story of our state is told for generations to come.
Empowering the next generation of historians. Your generosity plays a vital role in cultivating the historians of tomorrow by supporting youth and young adult programming today. Through educational opportunities and outreach, your support helps foster curiosity about our past.
The Annual Giving Campaign stands as a cornerstone of funding for the daily operations of over twenty museums and historic sites throughout the state. Your tax-deductible gift has a direct impact on the collection, preservation, and dissemination of Oklahoma's rich history and heritage.
For questions regarding the annual giving campaign or other opportunities for giving at the Oklahoma Historical Society, please contact Brittney Berling, Development Officer, at brittney.berling@history.ok.gov or (405) 522-0317.
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Cinnamon Roll Social
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Cinnamon Roll Social on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and everyone is invited.
Guests will enjoy cinnamon rolls cooked on-site in cast iron Dutch ovens under the cooling shade of walnut trees. For more information, call 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov.
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"Pastimes at the Fort"
Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold living history programs in October. They will be held on October 3 and 4, 17–19, and 25–26 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. Fort Gibson Historic Site staff will center the October programs on the pastimes undertaken by soldiers at the fort. The programs will be held in Fort Gibson Historic Site’s stockade, located at 110 N. Ash St., and are included in the price of admission.
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Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. Tours begin at 7 p.m. on both nights, with the last tour starting at 9:30 p.m. Tours will leave from the Fort Towson cemetery every 30 minutes.
The cost for admission is $8. Guests aged six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or call 580-873-2634.
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Small Canvas Painting workshop with Jasmine Jones
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Thursday, October 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. for a "Small Canvas Painting Workshop." Local multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Jones will work with class participants to create a piece of art to take home.
The class fee includes all art supplies. It is $32 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
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Overnight at the Museum
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host “Overnight at the Museum,” an activity-filled sleepover on Friday, October 18. Children and a parent or guardian can stay all night, sleep where they choose, and enjoy breakfast on Saturday morning, October 19. The event is for children aged 5-12 and one adult per family. Space is limited, and registration is required.
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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: World War II ration stamps from War Ration Book Four, printed and distributed in booklets by the US Office of Price Administration. The booklets were distributed to “every eligible man, woman, child, and baby in the United States” to address shortages of supplies and food. Learn more about rationing during World War II in Oklahoma through The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
(1995.032.1.8.006, 1995.032.1.8.007, 1995.032.1.8.008, Willis Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society).
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