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New Visitors Center at Battle of Honey Springs Site
Honey Springs Battlefield
Checotah, OK
A brand new 5000-square-foot visitors center will be built to mark the site of Oklahoma's largest Civil War battle. The $1.9 million center will be constructed with a public-private partnership at the site of the Battle of Honey Springs.
The partnership will involve the Oklahoma Historical Society, McIntosh County and a local nonprofit organization, as well as several federal agencies.
The USDA Rural Development announced $500,000 in grants and more than $600,000 in loans to the Friends of Honey Springs nonprofit organization. The Friends group will lease the land from the Oklahoma Historical Society and build the new visitors center. The expected date for completion is July, 2013. This date marks the 150th anniversary of the battle.
The Engagement at Honey Springs (called The Affair at Elk Creek by the Confederates) was the largest of more than 107 documented hostile encounters in the Indian Territory. The engagement took place on a rainy Friday, July 17, 1863, between the 1st Division, Army of the Frontier, commanded by Major General James G. Blunt and the Confederate Indian Brigade led by Brigadier General Douglas H. Cooper. And, according to Dr. Bob Blackburn, OHS Executive Director, this was the largest battle in which white, black, American Indian and Hispanic troops fought on each side. Read the report pertaining to the Engagement at Honey Springs, Indian Territory. |
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Special Open House for Volunteers
August 27, 1pm - 4pm
Oklahoma History Center
If you are a volunteer, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please mark your calendars to attend a special open house on Saturday, August 27th, from 1pm to 4pm at the Oklahoma History Center.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the museum or the research center is encouraged to attend. You will be able to learn more about the requirements and procedure for becoming a volunteer, as well as the areas where you can volunteer and the wonderful benefits of being a volunteer.
A tour of the museum will be offered at 2:30pm and preregistration is required. So, please be sure to let us know you are coming if you would like to participate in the tour.
Please call (405)522-0754 or email volunteers@okhistory.org, if you have questions about becoming a volunteer. |
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Upcoming Annual Quilt Show and Fall Activities
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum
Pawnee, OK
Several different activites have been planned for the fall at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum. On September 24th, an Intro to Blacksmithing class will be taught by the Ranch blacksmith, Mike Clark. Spaces will be limited for this, so you must call to reserve a place. Also, the annual Quilt Show will be starting on October 1st. If you would like to have a quilt displayed, they will begin collecting them in September. Quilts of every type have been displayed, including clothing, patterns, antique quilts and modern creations. If you would like to have a quilt displayed in this year's show, please call (918)762-2513.
Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum is located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, on 1141 Pawnee Bill Road. |
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Territory Tales - Adventures in History
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Begins on Tuesdays on September 6, 2011 at 10:30am
Enid, OK
Territory Tales is a pre-school age kids with parent program. Each Tale will take an adventure into a new book related to the current Temporary Exhibit at the Heritage Center. This fall Territory Tales will feature Field, Forest and Stream, Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures! The programs will feature story time, music and hands on acitivities.
The first Territory Tale will be on Tuesday, September 6th at 10:30am and will be held each Tuesday at 10:30am.
Admission is free. Call the Education Department for more information (580)237-1907x227.
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is located in Enid, Oklahoma, at 507 S. 4th Street. |
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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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9/17 Celebration Tea, 1pm-3pm, (580)336-2405
9/6 Territory Tales, 10:30am, (580)237-1907
9/16 Cherokee Strip Days Gala, 7pm, (580)237-1907
9/17 Frontier Festival, 11am, (580)237-1907
Fort Towson:
9/30 Doaksville Candlelight Tour, 6:30pm, (580)873-2634
Frank Phillips Home:
8/26 Tangible History, "Civil War Jewelry," 12:10pm, (918)336-2491
Oklahoma History Center:
8/24 Lunch & Learn Lecture, 11:30am, (405)522-5225
8/27 Volunteer Open House, 1-4pm, (405)522-0754
9/10 SeptemberFest, 10am, (405)522-0785
9/29 Research Ctr Book Sale, 10am, (405)522-5225
10/22 Dutch Oven Cooking, 1-5pm, (405)522-0785
Sod House Museum:9/1-30 Southwest and Native American Art Display by Artist marian Goodwin, (580)463-2441
9/23 Autumnal Equinox Walks, 11am, (918)962-2062 |
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The Importance of History...
"A country without a memory is a country of madmen."
George Santayana |
Oklahoma
Historical Society
800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK
73105
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