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Pre-register for $85 contribution by March 31, 2011. After March 31, the registration contribution is $100. All the proceeds benefit the Trail of Tears Mural. For more information about the workshop, please contact Paul Lambert at (405)522-5217 or [email protected]. To register, call the Oklahoma History Center Gift Shop at (405)522-0765. |
Spring Bake Day
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:00 AM
Fort Gibson, Fort Gibson
Come watch living history presenters demonstrate how the army baked bread for its troops in the years after the Civil War. This is one of three occasions throughout the year on which Fort Gibson uses its wood-fired masonry oven. Bread will be available for a nominal donation to the Friends of Fort Gibson.
Please call (918)478-4088 if you have questions about Spring Bake Day.
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Cherokee Cultural Day
Sequoyah's Cabin, Sallisaw
Friday April 8, 10am
On Friday, April 8, 2011, Sequoyah's Cabin will host the Spring cherokee cultural Day sponsored by the Cherokee Nation Community Development. Presenters will demonstrate a variety of cultural crafts and games including weaving, stickball, marbles, storytelling, blacksmithing, flint-knapping and much more. The activities take place from 10am to 2pm. Admission is FREE.
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Rural Heritage Festival
Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry
Saturday April 30, 10am
The Rural Heritage Festival provides an educational and fun experience to the public that will increase awareness of the rual heritage of Oklahoma. Conducted throughout the dy will be living history interpretations and various demonstrations to help visitors understand traditional skills and lifestyles associated with agriculture and rural communities. Available will be blacksmiths, rope making, storytelling, herb lore, spinning, chuck wagon cooking, and a settlers' camp. Rose Hill School will be in session and students will wind the May Pole.
The events are designed for familiesa and for people of all ages. We are celebrating our community heritage and welcome everyone to join us for a day full of fun, relaxation and friendship.
The Museum's Rural Heritage Festival is held in conjunction with Perry's Spring Festival, sponsored by the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Spring Festival events will be held on the courthouse square and will include a Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, bicycle parade, home and garden show and a Health Fair offered by perry Memorial Hospital staff.
For more information on the Rural Heritage Festival, please call (580)336-2405. |
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DONATE NOW Download, fill out the annual giving form, and mail it to:
Development Department
Oklahoma Historical Society
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73105 |
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For a full listing of benefits, download the membership brochure.
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OHS EVENTS
Cherokee Strip Museum: 3/22 A Day at Rose Hill School, 9:30am, (580)336-2405
4/1 A Day at Rose Hill School
4/18 A Day at Rose Hill School
4/30 Rural Heritage Festival, 10am, (580)336-2405 Fort Gibson: 3/26 Spring Bake Day, 10am, (918)478-4088 4/15 Spring Encampment, 10am-2pm Fort Washita: 3/30-4/3 Rendezvous, 9am-5pm, $5 per car, (580)924-6502 Honey Springs Battlefield: 4/29-5/1 Battle of Honey Springs Re-enactment 10am, (918)473-5572 Oklahoma History Center: 3/17 Third Thursday Program, Oklahoma
Land Runs and Lottery: Myth & Reality, 7pm, Free Admission, (405)522-0785
3/19 Family Saturday, 10am-2pm. "Cowboy Round-Up," Childrens' Cowboy Costume Contest. FREE admission for children when accompanied by parent. (405)522-0785
3/26 Dutch Oven Cooking Class, 1-5pm, $10 per person, (405)522-0785
4/24 Annual Sunrise Service and Easter Breakfast Fundraiser, 6:30am, (918)762-2513
4/24 Easter Egg Hunt, 10am, (918)762-2513
3/26 Beginning Blacksmithing, (918)653-2493
Sod House Museum: 4/9 Quilting Workshop, 9am-12pm, (580)463-2441
4/16 The Cimmarron - A River's Journey Lecture, 10am, (580)463-2441 |
The Importance of History...
"History repeats itself, has to, nobody listens."
Steve Turner |
Oklahoma
Historical Society
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK
73105
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