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This Friday at OKPOP!
In the heart of the Tulsa Arts District!
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The OKPOP Museum will host a “First Friday” event on Friday, September 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. It will be an evening of music, pop culture, and behind-the-scenes access, offering an exclusive look inside the future of OKPOP with behind-the-scenes museum tours! Whether you’re a longtime pop culture fan or just curious about what’s coming to OKPOP, this is your chance to be part of something exciting.
This Friday, a special LIVE concert featuring Beau Jennings & The Tigers will be held on OKPOP’s outdoor third-floor terrace, with the beautiful Tulsa skyline as the backdrop! This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public!
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An "all-nighter" for grown ups
You are invited to spend the night at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum on Friday, September 12, for an unforgettable evening! Choose your sleeping spot and enjoy activities that last into the early hours of the morning. Your ticket includes a barbecue dinner on Friday night, a light breakfast on Saturday morning, and various activities throughout the night. "Up Late with Will Rogers" is a fantastic event for a night out with friends or a date night. Experience something truly unique!
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Secure your tickets for the next Kilgen Theatre Organ concert!
On Monday, September 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) featuring mega-talented songwriter, film composer, and organist Nathan Avakian, with vocalist Claire Avakian.
Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public and are available by calling 405-522-0765.
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Peyote Politics: The Making of the Native American Church, 1880–1937 book discussion with author Dr. Lisa Barnett |
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THIS SATURDAY!
History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip
On the first and third Saturdays of every month, experience life in the Cherokee Outlet during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, a living history program at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid.
Five historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, which date back to the territorial days, come to life with living history interpreters dressed in period clothing from the late 1800s.
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Hominy-making Workshop
The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a hominy-making workshop with David Fowler on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn to make hominy using the traditional Cherokee method. Hominy was a staple in the 19th-century diet because corn was widely available. Processing it into hominy boosted the nutritional value, preserved it, and made for a delicious meal.
The workshop will include various food items, including grain, corn, and mammal products. If you have questions about specific allergens, call 580-873-2634.
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IN SEPTEMBER
Drummond Heirlooms exhibit opens
The Drummond Heirlooms exhibit will open from Wednesday, September 3, to Sunday, September 28. This exhibition will showcase heirlooms belonging to the Fred and Addie Drummond family, who built their historic home in 1905. Each year, the Drummond Home offers the public an opportunity to view artifacts from this successful Osage County ranching family. During the month, visitors can explore a variety of items, including clothing, school memorabilia, sheet music, quilts, toys, and many treasures from the attic of the Fred and Addie Drummond Home.
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The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is accepting applications for the 2026 Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.
This program awards grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to municipal, county, or tribal governments, nonprofit historical organizations, and support groups for these entities.
Nonprofit applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Grants will be awarded in four categories: collections, exhibits, programs, and capacity building.
Online Workshop
Learn more about the program during the online workshop on:
Monday, September 8 at 2 p.m.
For program rules or to register for the workshop, visit okhistory.org/grants or contact Angela Spindle at 405-522-0472 or grants@history.ok.gov.
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Join your voice with the Oklahoma Historical Society! |
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 OHS Board Elections
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 2026 Symposium Proposals
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 2026 Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant applications
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 2026 OHS Award Nominations Open
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY - SEPTEMBER 2, 1945
80 year-anniversary of the end of World War II
On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended after formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri. This day is known as Victory Over Japan Day (V-J Day).
Masses of people crowding the streets to celebrate the end of World War II in downtown Oklahoma City in 1945 (2012.201.B0129.0378, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography 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: The surface of a wooden desk in the Turkey Creek one-room schoolhouse in the Humphrey Heritage Village. A McGuffey's® Fourth Eclectic Reader, a penmanship booklet, an ink blotting paper, a quill pen, and ink bottle are arranged on the antique desk top. |
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