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Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
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The Oklahoma History Center will host Abraham Lincoln for a series of student programs, an evening public performance, and a Saturday activity day in February.
The program, "Lincoln and the Indians," is scheduled for February 9 & 10, 2012. This special Sesquicentennial program will feature nationally-known Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein. The program will bring America's Civil War to life for students and adults and will touch on President Lincoln's relationship to Indian tribes. The first-person living history event will put the war into context while highlighting
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connections to the people of 19th century Oklahoma.
Student groups may sign up for special performances at 10am and 11:30am on February 9th and 10th. Registration is required for your school to participate. To register, please contact Jason Harris at jharris@okhistory.org or (405)522-0785.
On Thursday, February 9th, the History Center will open its doors at 6pm for an evening performance. The program will begin at 7pm and is family friendly. Admission is FREE and seating is first-come.
On Saturday, February 11th, the museum will host special activities for kids of all ages as well as the chance to meet the president in person. Family activities will run from 10am through 2pm and are free with regular museum admission.
This program is sponsored by SONIC, America's Drive-In. |
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Tracing our Roots: Oklahoma's Historically
Black Towns Tour
Saturday, February 4, 2012 6pm-11pm
Okahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Join us on February 4th at the Oklahoma History Center for Tracing Our Roots: Oklahoma's Historically Black Towns Tour. Admission is FREE to this event and children are welcome! The program begins at 6pm. From 6pm to 7:30pm enjoy a performance by the Langston University Marching Band and Jazz Band, a demo of the first online Oklahoma African American history coloring book, and view rare film footage of Oklahoma historic Black towns 1924-1929. At 7:30pm guests can view the African American exhibit and from 8pm to 11pm experience a concert with musical sensation Eldredge Jackson.
This event is presented by the Oklahoma Historical Society Black Heritage Committee and the Langston University Music Department. For more information contact Bruce Fisher at brucefisher@okhistory.org or (405)522-0765. |
