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Cabin Creek Living History Event
September 28, 2012 9:00 AM
Cabin Creek Battlefield, Big Cabin
The Oklahoma Historical Society and the Friends of Cabin Creek Historic Site will host a Civil War living history event at the Cabin Creek Battlefield on September 28-29, 2012. The event is part of Oklahoma's commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.
The event begins on Friday, September 28, with an education day for students, educators, and the visiting public. Stations will teach different topics related to the battles fought at Cabin Creek and the Civil War in Indian Territory. Living historians will explain infantry drill, artillery drill, civilian life, and other aspects of life in Indian Territory during the war. Teachers and educators may RSVP by emailing cabincreek@okhistory.org. Friday admission is FREE for students, educators and chaperones. On Saturday, September 29, the public will be able to visit various living history stations and attend programs throughout the day about the history of Cabin Creek. Activities include military and civilian demonstrations, music and children's activities. Food and drink concessions and period vendors will be on hand. Admission on Saturday is $5.00 per car.
The event will run from 9:00am-5:00pm both days. For more information and directions, visit the Cabin Creek webpage. |
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Brick Project Story Deadline is September 1, 2012
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
The monogrammed brick project on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center has been a wonderful success since its inception in 2000. Fifteen brick patios span the Red River Journey on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center and each patio represents a unique heritage with each monogrammed brick. Now that we have all the bricks in place, we are seeking information from those who have purchased a brick, either for a family member or through an organization such as the Classen High School Alumni. You may submit your story on the Oklahoma Historical Society website.
This project is intended to showcase the heritage of the family names and organizations that pave the Red River Journey and gardens at the Oklahoma History Center. It is our hope that all who are represented in the brick patios will share the history of their family or organization. The information gathered will be presented online through the OHS website, available to visitors of the facility as well as distant relatives. We have sent postcards with this information to our list of those who purchased bricks. If you purchased a monogrammed brick and did not receive a postcard, please contact us right away at (405)522-0876 and we will record your information over the phone. You may also contact us by email at bricks@okhistory.org.
We will be collecting stories until September 1, 2012, so please don't delay! Ensure the legacy of your brick is preserved by going online or calling us with your family heritage information. |
