September 3, 2015

Swaptember: Save $5 off membership at participating organizations!

During the month of September, many of your favorite museums are joining forces to save you money. Show your current membership card from one of these participating organizations and receive $5 off any other listed organizations' new membership.

Museum of Osteology
Myriad Botanical Gardens
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma Historical Society
Sam Noble Museum
Science Museum Oklahoma
ZooFriends

Does not apply to renewals. Discount valid only with a current membership card from one of the listed organizations. Contact participating museums for more information.

Septemberfest

Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Oklahoma History Center | Oklahoma City, OK

Friends of the Mansion and the Oklahoma History Center will share the excitement of hosting the 19th annual Septemberfest, a free fall festival that is open to the public and features well over 60 events and demonstrations. This celebration will take place on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The History Center will be the primary location for activities and tours of the first floor of the Governor's Mansion also will be offered.

Septemberfest has grown to attract more than 20,000 attendees since it was initiated by Governor Frank Keating and the Friends of the Mansion, Inc., in 1997. The original intent was to share "Oklahoma's House" with Oklahoma's citizens. Since its inception, Septemberfest has drawn people from all over the world and it continues to grow in popularity. "This is an opportunity to showcase Oklahoma's wonderful history and culture and things that make Oklahoma unique,"

said Governor Fallin.

This year's theme is "Oklahoma Wild," with a number of demonstrations and exhibits featuring animals that can be seen in Oklahoma, including one of our national symbols, the bald eagle. Free admission will be offered to the Oklahoma History Center that will allow entrance to all of the galleries and activities inside the building. Various agencies also will be represented on the grounds such as the Departments of Agriculture, Education and Homeland Security. Strolling musicians, living historians, free food and treats, food trucks, hands-on crafts and the hourly "boom" of the cannon are just a few of the offerings to the public this year.

Ice Cream Social

Saturday, September 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Frederick Drummond Home | Hominy, OK

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th as the Drummond Home will hosting their annual Ice cream Social starting at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. This year the event will feature a program of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo who will be playing bagpipes and paying tribute to Drummond Family members. There will also be the Drummond Heirloom exhibit on display as well as Open House tours of the home site and plenty of ice cream and refreshments! Cost for this event will the regular admission prices of $3.00 for Adults, $2.50 for Seniors ( 65+) and $1.00 for children 6 to 18 years old. The Drummond Home is located at 305 North Price, Hominy, OK 74035. For more information, please call 918-885-2374 and someone will be available to answer your questions.