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COMING IN ONE MONTH
Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment
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Save the dates for November 8–9, 2025!
In one month, Honey Springs Battlefield will come alive with its biennial multiday event, which begins with an Education Day for school groups on Friday, November 7. Activities continue on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 with self-guided tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps, and a reenactment at 1 p.m. Visitors can experience military drills, demonstrations, and living history programs, and take a walk through Sutler’s Row, which features a number of vendors selling clothes, books, souvenirs, and reproduction nineteenth-century military equipment. Visitors from around the state come to see special presentations and watch the battle unfold.
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“Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory” program with Cody Faber |
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On Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m., at the Honey Springs Battlefield, Cody Faber of the Fort Smith National Historic Site will teach visitors about the use of the Cavalry in the Civil War and at the Battle of Honey Springs. Faber’s horses will be a part of the program.
The program will focus on their arms, equipment, saddles, tack, and the most important weapon, the horse. Come see how these mounted soldiers greatly affected the war in Indian Territory.
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Tomorrow at the Oklahoma History Center!
On Thursday, October 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) and the Oklahoma Historical Society will partner to host the FREE premiere screening of the OETA Back in Time series episode “Green Corn Rebellion.” The public is invited to this exclusive premiere screening and panel discussion at the Oklahoma History Center.
Be among the first to watch the brand-new episode on the Green Corn Rebellion of 1917, before it airs! In this little-known but fascinating chapter of history, tenant farmers, sharecroppers, and renegade Socialists rose up in rural Oklahoma to resist the draft and America’s entry into World War I. Their dream of sparking a mass movement was bold—but short-lived.
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FORT GIBSON HISTORIC SITE
Soldier Entertainments and Pastimes
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Visit the Fort Gibson Historic Site on Saturday, October 18, and Saturday, October 25, to learn about soldier entertainments and pastimes enjoyed in the 1800s.
Entertainments such as card games, dice, and baseball were welcome diversions from the monotonous life of an enlisted soldier.
Living history programs are included with the price of admission and run from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. They will be held at the log fort located at 110 E Ash Street in Fort Gibson.
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Towson Tales is a video series created by the historical interpreters on the Fort Towson Historic Site staff. The short vignettes captured with the backdrop of the site’s historic grounds and buildings, have grown to a collection of over 25 videos. The series celebrates the site's 200-year history, capturing the tales of the fort, told through first-person historical documents, letters, reports, and newspaper accounts—some from the Choctaw Intelligencer. Each educational episode paints a full picture of life at the military outpost including steamboat arrivals, the inventory of wagons, along with family, soldier, officer, and civilian correspondence.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel of the Fort Towson Historic Site for more videos and information about the military outpost and those who served there!
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Celebrate Archaeology Day at Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. This family-oriented event will take place on Saturday, October 18, and will take place all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids can learn about the tools of archaeology, prehistoric foods, and participate in a variety of activities, including pottery puzzles, artifact sorting, and a scavenger hunt. Admission to the event will be free for all ages as the site undergoes improvement projects. For more information, call (918) 962-2062.
The center is located three miles east of Spiro on Highway 9/271 and four miles north on Lock and Dam Road.
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The Chisholm and Kingfisher County
4-H Barn Dance
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On Saturday, October 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., join The Chisholm and the Kingfisher County 4-H program for a boot-scootin’ good time at the community’s fall Barn Dance. The evening will feature live music by Mackynsie McKedy, dancing, and a chicken-fried steak dinner provided by working chuck wagons. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and they are just $25 for adults and $15 for children 13 and under. Participants must register in advance, and seating is limited. Payment must be received to secure registration.
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Identify Mystery Artifacts and Objects at the Oklahoma History Center Museum |
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Join the fun and put your imagination to work making your best guess about this month's mystery artifacts by following the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Facebook. With detailed photos and just a few clues, you can think like a curator and make your best guess at identifying museum collections, objects, and exhibit items. |
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Doaksville Candlelight Tours
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson.
The cost for admission is $10. Guests age six and under will be admitted for free. Visitors can pre-purchase tickets at the Fort Towson Historic Site or by calling 580-873-2634. 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. Guests should be aware that the terrain is rugged.
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2025 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The 2025 Oklahoma Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals. The event will primarily take place indoors, and admission will be free for the public.
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Annual Research Center Book Sale
The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2025 book sale Wednesday, October 22, through Saturday, October 25, 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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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: Corn, squash, and pumpkins on display at a vegetable and grain exhibit at the free Street Fair, held October 10–15, 1898, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory (4070, Frederick S. Barde Collection, OHS). |
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