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This year, Honey Springs Battlefield offers its biennial multiday event, which begins with an Education Day for school groups on Friday, November 7. Events continue on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, with a reenactment and self-guided tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps.
Sign up today!
Registration forms for reenactors and school groups and application forms for sutlers and vendors are now available. No registration is required for spectators.
For more information, contact honeysprings@history.ok.gov.
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Naturalization Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 15, at 10 a.m., the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host a naturalization ceremony at the Oklahoma History Center. Eligible candidates across Oklahoma will take the Oath of Allegiance, the final step to becoming a US citizen.
The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) is partnering with the USCIS to co-host the ceremony. The OHSMO at OHS develops programs and outreach initiatives to tell the story of Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and give voice to historically underrepresented communities.
Thank you to our sponsors! Refreshments provided by Red Carpet Car Wash and the Respect Diversity Foundation.
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Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Monday, July 14 and 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. It’s a free come-and-go program with paid admission to the museum. OHS members have the benefit of unlimited free admission to all OHS museums and historic sites.
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STRIKING THE RIGHT NOTE
July Summer Sounds concert in Kingfisher
Join The Chisholm on the third Thursday of July for a free Summer Sounds Concert featuring the Jimmy Lee Jordan Band.
On Thursday, July 17, plan to come early and enjoy dinner or dessert from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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HAVE A BLAST!
Night Artillery Firing at Fort Towson
Experience the drama of a night artillery firing of Fort Towson’s Mountain Howitzer on Saturday, July 12 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at Fort Towson Historic Site. The program will start with a boom, with a daylight firing at 7:45 p.m., to be followed by a talk about the artillery piece. A second firing will occur at twilight, and a third will happen after dark.
For more information, call 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.
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TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
Take a journey back 132 years by joining us on the first and third Saturday of each month at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to experience life in the Cherokee Outlet. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19, when five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village will buzz with activity at the next History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip event.
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2025 Oklahoma History Symposium presentations viewable online
The 2025 Oklahoma History Symposium was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. This one-day event encompassed a range of historical topics pertaining to Oklahoma. The theme was “Oklahoma in Context.”
The public can now view this year's presentations by visiting okhistory.org/symposium and the Oklahoma Historical Society's YouTube channel.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed during the program do not necessarily represent those of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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Become an OHS member!
By joining the Oklahoma Historical Society, you become part of a legacy forged by generations of remarkable individuals. From the Native Americans who first inhabited these lands to the civil rights leaders, sports heroes, public servants, veterans, entertainers, artists, and citizens who followed, you connect with the rich tapestry of Oklahoma’s history.
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THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS
Movie Night featuring Casablanca
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Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) in Claremore will show the movie Casablanca (1932) at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore on Friday, July 25.
Movie Night is a place for family and friends to connect on the last Friday of the month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m.
Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. Thanks to the Bank of Commerce sponsorship, this event is FREE to attend. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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This well-known landmark at 2426 North Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City features a large and distinctive milk bottle fixed to the roof of a charming, triangular-shaped building. The building’s shape is a relic of the historic Belle Isle streetcar line, which ran diagonally to the street grid.
Known as the Milk Bottle Grocery, its most notable feature is an oversized quart milk bottle spanning an impressive eight feet in diameter. The structure was designed as a post-World War II addition, added 18 years after the building was completed in 1930. Great care was taken to replicate the massive milk bottle shape with sheet metal. The bottle was constructed with a crenelated cap, reminiscent of a time when paper caps sealed glass bottles of fresh milk.
This eye-catching three-dimensional advertisement has consistently enticed drivers along Route 66 and has become a beloved symbol in the area.
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Various businesses have operated in the building independently of the milk-related advertisement above. Local dairies, including Steffen’s, Townley’s, and Braum’s, have proudly added their names to this iconic advertisement over the years. Photo courtesy Rhys Martin.
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Did you know?
Milk was named the official state beverage of Oklahoma in 2002.
Route 66 Centennial plans are underway!
On November 11, 1926, US Highway 66 was established. In 2026, the road turns 100! The Oklahoma Route 66 Association is planning a series of events to commemorate the Route 66 Centennial. Share your story, stay up-to-date with planned events, and read more about the centennial at the Oklahoma Route 66 Association website.
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A worker prepares the Townley's milk bottle for a new coat of paint, 1989 (2012.201.B0965.0348, OPUBCO Collection, OHS).
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Follow the OHS website calendar to learn about our events and programs at OHS museums and historic sites across the state! Our calendar constantly changes with the latest programs and activities, from seasonal events to celebrations, exhibits, films, educational classes, and workshops. |
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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: 1908 Pennant Winners, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Triangular patches on the front of the team uniforms carry the encouragement "We Can, We Will, Bartlesville" (152.4, Howard Sharp Collection, OHS).
Visit the Oklahoma Sports Heroes exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center Museum (OHCM), where learning about the amazing achievements of Oklahoma athletes is designed to be a fun experience for everyone!
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