August 6, 2015

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: "Ranching in the Cherokee Nation"
Wednesday, August 12, at 12:00 p.m.
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center | Enid, OK

On Wednesday, August 12, at 12:00 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will host a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn program titled, "Ranching in the Cherokee Nation". The Lunch and Learn is free, open to the public, and will be held in the Humphrey Village Church on the CSRHC property. Each month features a new topic, with Lunch and Learn lectures held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month.

"Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma!"
Saturday, August 8, at 12:00 p.m.
Pioneer Woman Museum | Ponca City, OK

"Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma!" is designed to encourage adults to read and discuss literature based around a central theme. The series at the Pioneer Woman Museum will have a baseball theme. The book group takes place from 10 a.m. to noon and will meet once monthly, August through December. It is open to the public, free to attend, and intended for adults ages eighteen and up. Those interested in participating in the program must sign up through the museum. Participants will check out the assigned book title and return it on the day of the discussion.

 

The book for Saturday, August 8, is Miko Kings: An Indian Baseball Story by LeAnne Howe. Please call 580-765-6108 for more information.

Aunt Jane's Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Frank Phillip's Home | Bartlesville, OK
Frank Phillips Home Bartlesville Bring the kids and grandkids (or just yourself) to Aunt Jane's Ice Cream Social, Saturday, August 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Home's Garden Cottage. Sponsored every year by the Home and the Jane Phillips Society in honor of Mrs. Phillips' birthday, free ice cream and cookies are provided. This event is free to the public. While you're here, browse through our Interpretive Center or take a tour of the 26-room mansion of Frank and Jane Phillips!
KGOU Story: Why Indian Territory's All-Black Towns Prospered While Most Of Oklahoma Territory's Faded Away
Did you miss our panel held in June on All-Black Towns?  KGOU did a wonderful story on the event and on the history of All-Black Towns in Oklahoma that included our video of the event. 

Read the story here: Why Indian Territory's All-Black Towns Prospered While Most Of Oklahoma Territory's Faded Away

Watch our video of the event below.


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