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Heritage Breed Poultry and Sheep Workshop
On Saturday, June 7, Hunter’s Home will hold a Heritage Breed Poultry and Sheep workshop that will teach guests about the importance of heritage breed animals to the continuation and health of their respective species. The workshop will also discuss the history of Bronze turkeys and Saxon Merino sheep. Attendees can sample a recipe that dates back to the 19th century using turkey meat from a breed of turkeys that lived at Hunter’s Home. The food samples will let guests see the difference between heritage and standard-breed meat. The workshop costs $10. To register, please call 918-456-2751.
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EXPERIENCE HISTORIC WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT - JUNE 14
Join us in celebrating Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show!
Save the date for Saturday, June 14, when the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum celebrates Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show is held at the original historic ranch site. Stagecoaches roll amid thundering horse hooves while the lightning of gunfire explodes around Pawnee Bill, May, and their cohorts as the talented performers thrill and amaze audiences. The theme for this year’s show will be “Pawnee Bill Honors Old Glory.”
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Summer Sounds Concert featuring Oklahoma Swing
Join The Chisholm on the third Thursday of June for a free Summer Sounds Concert with Oklahoma Swing. On Thursday, June 19, plan to come early and enjoy dinner or dessert from a featured food truck beginning at 6 p.m., spread out your favorite blanket, set up a comfy lawn chair, and enjoy live music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A. J. Seay. The family-friendly event is free. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
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Basic Barn Quilts
The Chisholm in Kingfisher will hold a Basic Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration is required. Classes are limited to 24 people. The cost is $60, and it includes lunch. The workshops are for adults or teens attending with an adult. Please get in touch with the museum at (405) 375-5176 to reserve your place. Lunch is included with registration.
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OHS current and upcoming exhibits |
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A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep
The exhibit A Body of Work: More Than Skin Deep will be displayed at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in the Mabee Foundation Gallery through Saturday, June 14. This exhibit will showcase various forms of artwork created by local tattoo artists who are passionate about expressing their creativity through diverse tattooing styles and mediums. Attend the “Tattoos at the Museum: Part II” event, where persons 18 years old and above can receive a flash tattoo from Culture Tattoo in Enid!
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Inaugural Impressions
The Inaugural Impressions exhibit will close on Saturday, May 31. Located in the Sam Noble Gallery of the Oklahoma History Center Museum, it explores the lives and contributions of Oklahoma’s first ladies and gentlemen while their spouses served as governors. The exhibit will feature a variety of gowns from the Oklahoma Historical Society’s collections.
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Vintage Snack Sets
The Fred and Addie Drummond Home in Hominy will feature an exhibit of vintage snack sets from Wednesday, June 4, to Saturday, June 28. When women in the mid-20th century hosted teas, coffees, or church socials, they would wear their “Sunday best” and bring out pretty snack sets that included a plate with a round indentation to hold the matching cup.
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The Art of Woody Big Bow
An exhibit featuring works by Kiowa artist Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Big Bow is now in the ONEOK, Inc. Gallery of the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Born in Carnegie, Big Bow was the grandson of Kiowa chief Zepko-ette. He studied art at the University of Oklahoma under the instruction of Oscar B. Jacobson.
Big Bow is best known for the Thunderbird insignia he designed for Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Division. The exhibit includes sketches and other iterations of the 45th Infantry logo from the Oklahoma Historical Society’s collection.
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Oklahoma Sports Heroes
Visit the Oklahoma Sports Heroes exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center Museum, where learning about the amazing achievements of Oklahoma athletes is designed to be a fun experience for everyone. Through artifacts and images, the installation in the Sam Noble Gallery explores sports
legends from the past, like Jim Thorpe, Wilber Rogan, Mickey Mantle, and Johnny Bench, along with newer stars such as Kaleo Kanahele Maclay, Noah Zuhdi, and Camille Herron. Custom QR codes link to exciting videos, films, and interviews that offer deeper insights into the lives of Oklahoma athletes. Interactive touch screens and hands-on activities encourage guest participation, testing athletic skills.
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Tell us about your favorite coach!
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is creating an exhibit honoring coaches at all levels—from youth to college—who have shaped Oklahoma’s sports legacy. We want your stories! Share how a coach impacted your life, or recount your own experiences as a coach. We also welcome photos and artifacts that help tell these stories. Share your memories, and you can contribute to our upcoming exhibit!
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This year, Honey Springs Battlefield offers its biennial multiday event, which begins with an Education Day for school groups on Friday, November 7. Events continue on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, with a reenactment and self-guided tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps.
Registration forms for reenactors and school groups and application forms for sutlers and vendors are now available. No registration is required for spectators.
For more information, contact honeysprings@history.ok.gov.
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COME AND EXPLORE
Guided tours for guests at the Oklahoma History Center Museum!
The Oklahoma History Center Museum is now offering guided tours to the public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
These tours will be led by an OHCM volunteer docent and are included with the cost of admission. The tours are open to all guests, including groups. Patrons may request a tour as they enter the building or sign up in advance by contacting the OHCM admissions staff at 405-522-0765 or admissions@history.ok.gov.
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Oklahoma's state bird adopted on May 26, 1951 |
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On May 26, 1951, the scissor-tailed flycatcher became Oklahoma’s state bird.
Despite a failed first attempt to make the bird the official symbol, the species was eventually chosen for its diet of harmful insects, its Oklahoma-centered nesting range, and the fortunate circumstance that no other state had designated it.
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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: Cowgirls from the Miller Brothers’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show, 1907 (19439.3.34.2, Mabel Tompkins Collection, OHS). |
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