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The traveling exhibit The Fourth Grade Project will be open at the Mabee Foundation Gallery of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center through Sunday, March 16.
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 the exhibition The Fourth Grade Project, touch on the human condition and urgent social issues.
The Fourth Grade Project is organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.
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Dawes Commission in Cherokee Nation: Freedmen Exhibit open through February |
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The Fort Gibson Historic Site exhibit Dawes Commission in Cherokee Nation, which features Freedmen history, will remain open through the end of February 2025.
The exhibit covers a brief historical moment in the late 1800s when formerly enslaved people from across the territory traveled to Fort Gibson to be enrolled in the Dawes Rolls. The Fort Gibson staff has worked directly with Freedmen descendants to curate the photographs of the Freedmen exhibit.
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Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
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Families are welcome to come to the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., for the "Our Museum" open house event where families can explore the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of the museum.
The public will be able to ask, and find answers to questions like: What is a curator? What does an exhibit team member do?
This is a great opportunity to discover various perspectives on the museum’s operations, including insights into collections, possible sneak peeks of upcoming exhibits, and the importance of cultural inclusion. This event is designed for the whole family to experience how diverse cultural groups contribute to the museum’s mission.
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The Oklahoma History Center will screen the Smithsonian film The Green Book: Guide to Freedom on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. After the screening, Dr. Matthew Pearce will moderate a discussion with panelists Doris Youngblood and Edward Threatt.
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a travel guide first printed in 1936, during the era of segregation. During the Jim Crow era, the Green Book was used by Black travelers to find restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that would welcome them without discrimination. It became a roadmap for safe passage within a then-segregated country. The film screening and discussion is for ages 18 and older. The cost is included with admission to the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
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Saving the Sacred: “Preserving America’s Stained Glass” with Megan McElfresh |
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Oklahoma Historical Society Awards Banquet
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On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Oklahoma Historical Society will honor award recipients and Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame inductees at our annual Awards Banquet. This event is held at the Oklahoma History Center, located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., and dinner and the awards program will follow at 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire is requested, and guests are asked to RSVP by March 10.
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Tickets and Tables
Tickets and tables for the OHS Awards Banquet are now available to purchase online. Individual tickets are available for $100 and include one ticket to the reception and banquet. Tables include eight reception tickets, a banquet table for eight, and the sponsor’s name listed on the printed program and the OHS website. Donation levels are Silver $1,000; Gold $2,500; and Platinum $5,000.
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Kilgen Theatre Organ Performance featuring the Mel Brooks film Silent Movie (1976) |
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“Environmental Justice 101” free program at the Oklahoma History Center |
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Join the Oklahoma History Center and OKC Beautiful for an exciting and informative free program on the powerful concepts of environmental justice and explores how our environment directly impacts our health and well-being. This event will be held on Friday, February 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation shaping our future! The free event will be held in the Musser Learning Lab inside the John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center at the Oklahoma History Center.
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Justice for All book discussion and signing at the Oklahoma History Center
On Wednesday, February 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m., historian and author Michael J. Hightower will have a book discussion and signing at the Oklahoma History Center for his newest title Justice for All: Dick T. Morgan, Frontier Lawyer & Common Man’s Congressman. The book discussion will include David and Kenyon Morgan, who are Dick T. Morgan’s great-grandsons.
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Justice for All owes its existence to Dick T. Morgan’s great-grandsons, David and Kenyon Morgan (seen above right), who resolved to rescue their ancestor from a century of undeserved obscurity. Traveling, literally and figuratively, in their great-grandfather’s footsteps, the Morgan brothers combined their talents in a journey of discovery that helped this biographer illuminate the Progressive Era through the experiences of a native Hoosier who became one of his adopted state’s most beloved and influential citizens.
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OKPOP Museum to feature Cleavon Little archive & collection
OKPOP Museum is proud to announce the acquisition and preservation of the Cleavon Little archive and collection, celebrating the legacy of one of Oklahoma’s most groundbreaking actors. Born in Chickasha, Little captivated audiences with his charismatic performances, earning a Tony Award for Purlie (1970) and cementing his place in pop culture history as Sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles (1974). With the generous support of The Little Family & Estate and the OKPOP Foundation, this collection—integrated into the state archive through the Oklahoma Historical Society—features rare photographs, scripts, handwritten notes, stage and television memorabilia, and even his iconic Blazing Saddles costume. Exclusive oral history interviews with Little’s family further preserve his remarkable journey and cultural impact. As part of our mission to honor Oklahoma’s creative trailblazers, OKPOP is thrilled to share Cleavon Little’s story, inspiring future generations of artists, musicians, and storytellers.
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Pop culture is the heart & soul of Oklahoma
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE?
2025 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
Call for Vendors!
The Oklahoma History Center will hold the 2025 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will encourage the exploration of historic and modern agriculture. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for visitors of all ages.
Would your organization like to participate?
The Oklahoma History Center invites organizations to participate in the Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival. At this family festival, attendees will explore historic perspectives, farm life, and how food gets to our table. Families will experience perspectives from Colonial America to the modern day with hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.
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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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FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History is Oklahoma History
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