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Doaksville Candlelight Tours |
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The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours are scheduled for Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson. This annual event is a unique opportunity to experience the past through reenactor-led tours of the area’s history, which this year will delve into Dr. Eli S. Penwell's legacy. This walking tour moves through lantern-lit vignette scenes with several interpreters providing historical context along the way.
Tours will depart from the Fort Towson cemetery at 30-minute intervals. Participants will cross the WPA wall to enter the historic town and commence a guided walking tour lasting approximately one hour. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to advanced ticket holders. Attendees are advised that the terrain is rugged. For additional information, please call 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov.
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Annual Research Center Book Sale |
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The Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center will host its 2026 annual book sale from Wednesday, October 21, through Saturday, October 24, 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.
The John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick Research Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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OETA’s Back In Time: “Woody Guthrie” premiere |
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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 examining the life of Woody Guthrie.
This Back in Time episode will screen on Thursday, October 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum.
Be among the first to see this new Back In Time episode as we trace Guthrie’s journey from his Oklahoma roots to a career that would influence generations of musicians and help shape American folk music. Following the screening, stay for a special panel discussion featuring Cady Shaw and Sam Flowers who have unique perspectives on Guthrie’s life, work, and connection to Oklahoma.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited.
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Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit
The Museum of the Western Prairie will host the Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit through Saturday, October 31.
Capturing the sweeping visual imagery of the original miniseries, the Lonesome Dove exhibition presents fifty-five framed classic images taken during filming by Bill Wittliff, a renowned photographer, writer, and executive producer (with Suzanne De Passe) of Lonesome Dove. The images, however, are worlds apart from ordinary production stills, depicting an extraordinary union of art, literature, and history.
The exhibit travels to Altus in partnership with Humanities Texas, the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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A VERY OK PODCAST: “The Grapes of Wrath” episode has been nominated for a Signal Award, for excellence in history. Cast your vote today for A Very OK Podcast! Voting for the Listener’s Choice Award is open now through October 15, 2026.
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Addie’s Trunk
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home invites you to step back in time in October with a new exhibit that brings to life the ways women in the early 1900s carefully packed for long journeys.
The Addie’s Trunk exhibit showcases Addie Drummond’s coats, dresses, hats, and accessories, thoughtfully arranged as if awaiting a grand adventure.
Throughout October, visitors to the Fred and Addie Drummond Home can observe these historic travel treasures and imagine the stark differences between journeys of the past and the conveniences of travel today.
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OHS Booth opens at the Tulsa State Fair
Visit the Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center booth at the Tulsa State Fair from Thursday, October 1 to Friday, October 11! Shop for clothing, maps, photographic prints, puzzles, card decks, and much more!
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Family Farm Day will be held at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3.
This year’s Family Farm Day at CSRHC is showcasing the “agri-CULTURE” of Northwest Oklahoma and will feature special programming by the various immigrant communities of Northwest Oklahoma. Learn how different grains and products were grown and utilized by the diverse cultures that immigrated to the region.
As always, enjoy pumpkin painting, pony rides, vintage tractors, live music, and more! Be sure to bring your sweet tooth and wallet to participate in the silent bake auction full of locally made goodies.
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Year of the Cat
On Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma History Center Museum will screen the film Year of the Cat (2024). It follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon over 50 years ago. Crafted as an investigative home movie, this intensely raw documentary weaves together moments of humor and heartache, offering an intimate look at how the children of refugees are shaped by war and loss.
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This film is being shown in conjunction with the exhibit Our Journeys now on display at the Oklahoma History Center.
The traveling exhibition is brought to Oklahoma City through a partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Our Journeys is presented by Vietnamese Boat People. This multimedia traveling exhibition will be on display through January 4, 2027.
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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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