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Be sure to get your registration in for the OHS Annual Membership Meeting by the April 13, 2012, deadline. Come early to Miami, OK, on Wednesday, April 18th, to attend the Okie Folkies Coffeehouse Concert at the Coleman Theatre. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Lambert at (405)522-5217 or plambert@okhistory.org. |
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Children Enjoy Rose Hill School
Cherokee Strip Museum
Perry, OK
Located on the grounds of the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry is a one-room school that houses the award winning living history program, "A Day at Rose Hill School." Throughout the school year, fourth grade students from across the state can experience a school day set in 1910 rural Oklahoma. The educational program is offered through a partnership between the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Cherokee Strip Historical Society.
An elementary school teacher from Angus Valley Elementary in Sand Springs recently wrote about Rose Hill School, "This program has a reputation that captures the attention of our kindergarteners through third graders. Fifth graders share their Rose Hill  experiences with 4th grade students. Parents actually delay school transfers to ensure their child will get to attend in 4th grade. Many parents travel with us because they attended as children. It is eagerly anticipated by all."
A Teacher's Guide may be accessed at A Day at Rose Hill.
For more information, visit the The Cherokee Strip Museum online or call (580)237-1907. |
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The Homestead Act and Oklahoma's Land Runs
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7pm
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Join us at the Oklahoma History Center on April 26th for a special lecture and discussion on the Homestead Act of 1862 and the Oklahoma land runs. Dr. Kenny Brown from the University of Central Oklahoma will look at the historic act and its impact on the opening of Oklahoma. Through the Homestead Act settlers gained access to government land and could file a claim, improve the land, and file for a deed to the property.
The museum will open at 6pm and the program will begin at 7pm Seating is first come and admission is free. For more information, please contact Jason Harris at jharris@okhistory.org or by phone at 405-522-0785. |
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Rural Heritage Festival
Saturday, April 28, 10am
Cherokee Strip Museum
Perry, OK
The Rural Heritage Festival celebrates our community's heritage with a fun and educational day for the whole family. At 11:15 Rose Hill School will be in session with Morrison students, dressed in period costume. The children will wrap the Maypole at 11am and again at 12pm. This is a beautiful old custom that was often used by our ancestors to celebrate spring. At noon the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance will entertain the crowds with Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers and other acoustic instruments, and folk and traditional music. The Noble County Antique Tractor Association will conduct contests while also displaying their tractors, trucks, and equipment. The Saltfork Blacksmiths will demonstrate some of their many blacksmithing skills. Members of the Lace Guild of Oklahoma will provide hands-on demonstrations of lace making techniques. Many other activities will be available.
For more information contact the museum at (580)336-2405.
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