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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
History Alive! 1890s–1900s-themed July 4 celebration
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Join the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid for a special History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This living history event will be a special 1890s-1900s-themed July 4 celebration featuring turn-of-the-century activities and games for all ages, allowing guests to see how Independence Day was celebrated in early Oklahoma.
All-day activities include yard games, patriotic crafts, plaza chalk art, scavenger hunts, cyanotypes, and music. Visitors can also test their trivia skills at the Turkey Creek Schoolhouse and join in sack and egg races during the festivities. Okie-Dokie Dogs will be on-site selling food from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Students will get in free to the event on July 4. Regular admission applies to all other guests. No registration is required for this come-and-go event. For more information about the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, please visit csrhc.org or call 580-237-1907.
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The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and other Claremore museums invite you to join in the fun in Claremore for the ultimate scavenger hunt! The Night at the Museums event will be held on Tuesday, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the family out and explore what Claremore museums have to offer. Grab a game card or use your phone and visit all four museums, answering a question at each location.
Once you’ve found all the answers, turn in your game card for a chance to win the Ultimate Claremore Prize Pack! Admission to all museums is free!
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“Around the Hollywood Campfire” cabaret production returns Saturday, July 11 |
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On Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m., Tulsa-based cabaret star Janet Rutland and author-broadcaster John Wooley return to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum with an encore performance of the cabaret production: “Around the Hollywood Campfire.”
This musical revue explores the rich legacy of Western film and television music, with selections ranging from Gene Autry and The Sons of the Pioneers to sophisticated favorites by Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer. The setlist is full of surprises—including a beautiful top 20 hit by the New Christy Minstrels—and pays tribute to the unforgettable soundtracks of television Westerns from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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OkieTales Storytime
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Saturday, June 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales story time at the Oklahoma History Center. Staff will read a history-themed book and engage young guests in a hands-on or active activity. Some story time days will include a living history element.
OkieTales story time and activities are geared toward elementary students, preschoolers, and their families. It’s a free come-and-go program with paid museum admission.
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FREE WEBINAR
“Most Endangered Places” webinar with Shelley Bierschank
On Wednesday, July 8, at noon, the State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar on “Most Endangered Places.”
The Executive Director of Preservation Oklahoma, Inc., will lead a session on the Most Endangered Places program, exploring why these places are endangered and their historic significance. Discussion will include the 2026 designation and past success stories.
Preservation Oklahoma aims to promote the places where Oklahoma history lives by bringing awareness to historic landmarks across the state.
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OETA’s Back In Time: “Belle Starr, Bandit Queen” premiere screening
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma History Center, invites the public to a special premiere screening and panel discussion examining the life of Belle Starr and the true crime intrigue of her story.
Back in Time: Belle Starr, Bandit Queen will screen on Thursday, July 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
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SECOND MEETING
Update on Capital Improvement Projects at Fort Gibson
On Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Fort Gibson Historic Site staff and Oklahoma Historical Society leadership will be on-site to meet with community members curious about the capital improvements underway at the fort. The public is welcome to stop by and learn about current and upcoming projects at the Fort Gibson Historic Site.
This is the second meeting of its kind. It is open to all, especially those who were unable to attend the first meeting. It will take place at the Commissary Building, 907 N. Garrison Avenue, Fort Gibson.
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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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The Yukon Mill and Grain Company’s large grain storage silos became a Route 66 landmark for travelers. Yukon’s Main Street is the historic alignment of the highway, which paved the way for Yukon businesses to prosper and for the town to become an important agricultural hub. Aerial view of Yukon Mill and Grain Co. (22055.11745.1, Ray Jacoby Collection, OHS).
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 |
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Begin your journey on the Route 66 Resources page on the Oklahoma Historical Society’s website to keep up to date with the upcoming events and exhibits celebrating the legendary Mother Road.
Experience the thrill of more than 400 miles of Route 66 winding through Oklahoma. Head to the Travel Oklahoma website to learn about all of the charming towns, classic roadside diners, and quirky attractions along the nation’s longest drivable stretch of Route 66.
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