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International Holocaust Remembrance Day panel discussion |
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On Monday, January 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will host a panel discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The discussion will take place in the Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the OHC and is intended for guests ages 18 and older.
Panel discussion members will include Dr. Denise Neal of the OK National Guard Museum, Rachel Johnson of the Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City, and Michael Korenblit, author and Friends of the OHS Multicultural Office advisory board member. The panel will discuss the role and involvement of Oklahomans during the Holocaust through different experiences.
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On Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., POP-IN for an exclusive sneak peek at OKPOP, Oklahoma’s soon-to-open museum dedicated to celebrating Oklahoma’s creativity and pop culture history! Join us for a guided tour of the museum’s future exhibit spaces, where you’ll learn about the vision for the OKPOP experience, see some of the incredible artifacts from the OKPOP collection, and find out ways where we can all make OKPOP a reality! This unique tour is your chance to hear from the museum staff about the vision behind OKPOP. Whether you’re a fan of history and entertainment or simply curious about OKPOP, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
There will be two tours, one at 4 p.m. and another at 5 p.m.
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A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO COMPLETE THE OKPOP MUSEUM |
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Pop culture is the heart & soul of Oklahoma. Immersive and educational exhibits are also the heart & soul of OKPOP!
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The Heart & Soul fundraising campaign to complete OKPOP will utilize funds to:
- Capture, restore, and catalog thousands of Oklahoma artifacts and collections
- Support the design and construction of immersive, world-class interactive installations and exhibits
- Provide financial support for education, programming development, technology
implementation, and marketing
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"The Ties That Bind: The Legacy of Buster Keaton" program |
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On Tuesday, January 28, the Cherokee Strip Historical Society (CSHS) will hold its annual meeting and dinner, followed by a program about Buster Keaton (1895–1966). The primary focus of the CSHS is the growth and development of the Cherokee Strip Museum.
The Buster Keaton program will be free and open to the public. It will take place at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Center, located at 222 N. 6th Street in Perry. OETA producer, documentary writer, and reporter Robert Burch will lead a discussion about Buster Keaton’s connections to the state. Stories about his father’s involvement in the Cherokee Outlet Opening of 1893, his friendship with Will Rogers, connections to Harry Houdini, and his later career in vaudeville and filmmaking in New York will be shared. To learn more about the event, call 580-370-6660.
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Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program |
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The Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program is a grants-in-aid program offered by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Open to tribal, county, and municipal governments, and not-for-profit organizations located in Oklahoma and registered with the Oklahoma Secretary of State, this grants program offers funding ranging from $1,000 to $50,000.
The objectives of this program include connecting All-Black towns and locations significant to the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma, including many Native American sites of historical significance; stimulating tourism; fostering entrepreneurship; and promoting economic development within these communities.
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Educational Bison Program for children at Pawnee Bill Ranch
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On Saturday, January 18, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host an educational program about North American bison specifically designed for children aged 10 and under. Hayden Fergason, the museum’s historical interpreter, will lead the program using various creative methods to teach children about the bison herds that reside on the property. An arts and crafts program, a storytime session featuring Bryson the Brave Bison (2023), and educational discussions are planned for this fun event! |
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The Fourth Grade Project exhibit opening in Enid |
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In the past decade, acclaimed artist Judy Gelles (1944-2020) interviewed and photographed more than 300 fourth-grade students from a wide range of economic and cultural backgrounds in China, England, India, Israel, Italy, Nicaragua, St. Lucia, South Africa, Dubai, South Korea, and multiple areas of the United States. She asked all of the students the same three questions: Who do you live with? What do you wish for? What do you worry about? Their varied stories, collected in exhibition The Fourth Grade Project, touch on the human condition and urgent social issues. The Fourth Grade Project opens on January 28 in the Mabee Foundation Gallery of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center.
The Fourth Grade Project is organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.
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Lunch and Learn: “Preservation and Perseverance: Care Before It’s Gone” webinar |
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The State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar at noon on Tuesday, January 21, to discuss the new 10-year state plan, which was released on January 1, 2025. SHPO staff will review the basics of the new state plan and what you can do to support preservation in your community.
This Lunch and Learn session is free to the public, but registration is required.
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See all available webinars through the State Historic Preservation Office.
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Learn with the Oklahoma Historical Society |
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Discover exhibits, educational resources, articles audio, and video, sharing Black history.
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Find resources, collections, articles, and exhibits about women in Oklahoma history.
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Learn about Native history and culture through OHS exhibits, collections, and resources.
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The seventeen-foot-tall woman of Oklahoma |
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Do you know where she resides?
The Pioneer Woman monument was conceived, directed, and financed by Ernest Whitworth Marland, an oilman, philanthropist, US Congressman, and the tenth governor of Oklahoma. In October 1926, Marland invited sculptors to submit competitive designs in the form of small models. Four months later the models were exhibited across the nation, and 750,000 people cast their vote.
London-born sculptor Bryant Baker (pictured left), a graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts, won the competition. His sculpture of a sunbonneted woman leading a child by the hand was voted the most popular piece by a large margin. Baker came to the United States in 1916 and was a sergeant in the US Army in 1918–19. Pictured at left completing the piece, he fulfilled Marland's desire that she could be seen from miles away.
Learn more about the Pioneer Woman in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
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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!
From seasonal events to celebrations, exhibits, films, educational classes, workshops, our calendar is constantly changing with the latest programs and activities. Be sure to check out our Museums and Historic Sites page for all inclement weather updates.
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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: A blinding snow blankets the Oklahoma City and slows traffic on Broadway near NW 5th Street. The line of cars keep moving, but at a snail's pace, January 21, 1954 (2012.201.OVZ001.7076, Oklahoma Publishing Company, OHS).
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