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COMING SOON!
Don't miss the 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.
This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. 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. 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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SAVE THE DATE FOR A FREE PUBLIC CELEBRATION in NOVEMBER!
20th Anniversary of the Oklahoma History Center
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On Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will open its doors to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This milestone event is free and open to all. Whether you are a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, November 15 is the perfect day to discover what makes the Oklahoma History Center a place worth celebrating!
Since 2005, the Oklahoma History Center has connected visitors to the stories of our state. Now, it’s marking its 20th anniversary with a free public celebration.
This one-day event offers something for every history enthusiast or anyone curious about the people and stories that shaped Oklahoma. Guests can explore hands-on artifact carts, join guided tours led by staff and volunteers, and enjoy live historical interpreters throughout the museum galleries. Special programming will take place throughout the day, The event will also feature the opening of a new exhibit Collect. Preserve. Share. 20 Years at the Oklahoma History Center in the Sam Noble Gallery.
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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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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.
The proceeds will benefit both the Kingfisher County 4-H programs and the museum! Please contact the museum at 405-375-5176 to purchase tickets or visit thechisholm.org for more information.
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Parlor Jams
On the Saturday October 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present another parlor jam session in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A. J. Seay.
Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” will lead musicians of all levels as they join the jam session with seasoned performers! New players are encouraged to watch, listen, and join in as the group covers traditional “old-time” hits. The event is free for musicians and will be open to museum visitors.
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Soldier Entertainments and Pastimes
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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Archaeology Day
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.
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“Sabers and Shotguns: Civil War Cavalry in Indian Territory” program
On Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m., Cody Faber of the Fort Smith National Historic Site will teach visitors about the use of the Cavalry in the Civil War at the Battle of Honey Springs. Faber’s horses will be a part of the program at Honey Springs Battlefield.
Faber is a park ranger, volunteer, living history interpreter, and historic weapons coordinator from the Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas.
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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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