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SAVE THE DATE!
Guest Lecture with author Caleb Gayle
The Oklahoma Historical Society will host a guest lecture with Caleb Gayle at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday, September 24. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Black Moses charts the rise of Edward McCabe and his efforts to create a Black state in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
After the lecture, there will be a question-and-answer session, followed by a book signing and reception. Copies of Black Moses will be available to purchase during the event. The evening will also mark the conclusion of the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program, which supported projects across the state to preserve and share Oklahoma’s civil rights history.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.
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AT THE WILL ROGERS'S THEATRE IN CLAREMORE!
Free screening of Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66
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On Thursday, September 24, at 7 p.m., there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 in Claremore at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.
There will be a Q&A with OHS executive director, Trait Thompson, after the film. The Will Rogers Memorial Foundation will provide refreshments.
No admission is required to attend the screening.
Additional screenings:
Sunday, September 20, at 4 p.m. at the Center Theater in Vinita.
Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m. at Showest Theatre in Weatherford
Friday, October 2, at 4 p.m., at Flix on 6 in Elk City
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“Other Duties as Assigned: The Daily Life of Soldiers at Fort Gibson” program |
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This fall, the September living history programs at Fort Gibson Historic Site will step into the world of the 1830s, bringing to life the routines and stories of soldiers once stationed at the fort. Join us on Saturdays, September 19 and 26, with activities running from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m.
Soldiers assigned to Fort Gibson had to maintain clean barracks, take turns cooking food in the mess hall, and attend musket and marching drills. The work didn’t stop there. They also worked as gardeners, carpenters, blacksmiths, clerks, and performed other duties as assigned to maintain Fort Gibson as the farthest western fort in the 1830s.
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has fostered the construction of public roads since 1911. In 1924, Chairman Cyrus Avery played a significant role in the creation of the national highway network. In 1976, the legislature expanded ODOT’s responsibility to managing highways, waterways, and railways in Oklahoma. In this episode of A Very OK Podcast, Trait Thompson and Dr. Matthew Pearce explore the growing role of ODOT through the years. Their guest is the Secretary of Transportation and Executive Director of ODOT, Tim Gatz.
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STAY UP TO DATE
Curious about OHS construction updates?
Construction projects are underway at the Fort Gibson Historic Site and Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum. Restoration and preservation of historic structures and general improvements at Fort Gibson include the stone barracks, which are being financed with funding from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures Grant and matching funds from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Plans at Pawnee Bill Ranch include new roads and parking lots, upgrades to the museum facility, and restoration work on the historic mansion and barn.
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 Visit the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center booth at the Oklahoma State Fair from Thursday, September 17, to Sunday, September 27! Shop for clothing, maps, photographic prints, puzzles, card decks, and much more!
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New Wave documentary screening
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 Movie Night featuring Possums
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 Family Farm Day
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 OETA’s Back In Time: “Woody Guthrie” premiere
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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!
Masthead image:
A young boy, dressed in period clothing, crouches on the ground in Checotah to watch the Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment (Staff photo by Trait Thompson).
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