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Saturday, January 24
OETA’s The American Revolution Screening and Panel
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The American Revolution: An OETA Special Screening and Panel, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Saturday, January 24, join OETA, the Oklahoma History Center, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for a special screening of The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
See a powerful segment highlighting the struggles and contributions of soldiers, women, and Native and African American allies, followed by a panel of experts. Dr. Karlos Hill, Dr. Anne Hyde, Dr. Natalie Panther (Cherokee Nation), and Dr. Jean Van Delinder are among the panelists.
A decision on whether to postpone this event due to expected inclement weather will be made on Thursday, January 22. Updates will be posted to the Oklahoma History Center Museum’s Facebook page and on the OHS website calendar.
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History Alive!: An Evening with James Madison
Saturday, January 31 | 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present Colonial Williamsburg’s Bryan Austin in a portrayal of James Madison. Join us for this special presentation in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery on Saturday, January 31, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers.
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Family membership now only $50! |
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Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) museums and historic sites are great places to learn about the state’s rich and diverse history.
Currently, OHS Family memberships are available for $50, instead of $75. This offer will conclude on Saturday, January 31. Family Membership includes free admission for six people to more than 20 Oklahoma Historical Society museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state, as well as subscriptions, discounts, and more!
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A NEW EXHIBIT
Art of the Wish opens in Enid
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A WILL ROGERS CLASSIC
Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in State Fair
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Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor in the film State Fair (1933), in its theatre on Friday, January 30, at 7 p.m.
Movie Night is a popular community event, offering 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. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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LISTEN TO THE LATEST
Cyrus Avery and the Founding of Route 66
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Paved roads were the exception instead of the norm in the early 20th century. As the Good Roads movement gained traction in the US, Tulsa resident Cyrus Avery advocated for a network of highways connecting major cities. In this January episode of A Very OK Podcast, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn explore Cyrus Avery’s work building roads in Oklahoma and his influence on the creation of the Main Street of America, US Route 66. Their guests are Michael Wallis, author and co-founder of the Route 66 Alliance; and Ken Busby, founding chairman of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission and co-founder of the Route 66 Alliance.
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BE PART OF THE STUDIO AUDIENCE on February 12!
A Very OK Podcast - Live Recording
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On Thursday, February 12, at 6 p.m., join your favorite podcast hosts, Trait Thompson and Dr. Bob Blackburn, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore for a special live recording of A Very OK Podcast.
The topic for this on-the-road episode is Oklahoma’s favorite son, Will Rogers (1879–1935). They will be discussing his life growing up in the Cherokee Nation, as well as his rise to stardom through vaudeville and motion pictures, his family life, and more! The episode will also feature the history of Will’s connection to Route 66—the Will Rogers Highway. Special guests for this episode are Tad Jones, director of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, and Jennifer Rogers, Will’s great-granddaughter. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Mark your calendar and join in an engaging evening celebrating Will Rogers!
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IT'S NEARLY TIME!
Kilgen Theatre Organ Performance featuring the silent film Safety Last (1923) with Brett Miller
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On Monday, February 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Theatre Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center featuring organist Brett Miller accompanying the Harold Lloyd silent film Safety Last (1923). The film is best known for a stunt that made cinematic history, in which Lloyd is filmed hanging precariously from the hands of a large clock, dangling over city traffic at the height of a skyscraper.
Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public and are available by calling 405-522-0765, or by purchasing them online.
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Lunch and Learn: “Finding Your Native Roots: the Dawes Rolls” |
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The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will hold a free Lunch and Learn webinar “Finding Your Native Roots: the Dawes Rolls” with Laura Martin, the Deputy Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division, on Tuesday, February 24, from noon to 1:15 p.m., Central Time. Martin will explain what the Dawes Rolls are and how you can use them to find your ancestors.
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Date Night at the Museum: Hopes & Dreams |
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On Friday, February 6, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center hosts a special couples event for Valentine’s Day. During Date Night at the Museum: Hopes and Dreams, guests can stroll through galleries, enjoy themed hors d’oeuvres, and sip a romantic beverage. Explore the Ward & Meibergen Exhibition Hall and visit the Village after dark to see history in a new light.
This self-guided experience is the perfect Valentine’s date night. Show your Valentine they’re the date of your dreams! Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online by clicking the button below. This event is for individuals 21 years of age and older.
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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:
Unidentified farmer seated on horse-drawn equipment as it plows under Austrian winter peas at an experiment station farm in Stillwater in the winter of 1936. Adding the green manure crop added nitrogen and organic matter to the soil, reduced erosion, improved drainage, and improved soil structure (2019.061.B5.08735, Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society Collection, OHS).
In April 1937, Oklahoma passed the Conservation District Enabling Act, which gave citizens the opportunity to form their own conservation districts and created the agency now known as the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Read more about Oklahoma's Conservation Districts in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.
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