October 23, 2015

Ghost Stories and Tours

Wednesday through Saturday, October 28 - 31

Fort Washita | Durant, OK

Visit Durant for walking tours of historic Fort Washita from Wednesday, October 28, through Saturday, October 31. The nightly tours feature ghostly tales as told by veteran storyteller and historical reenactor Steve Abolt. Guests will be treated to numerous stories, both old and new, while enjoying a candlelit tour of the historic site.

The tours take place at 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. nightly. Reservations are required and the cost is $10 per visitor. Fort Washita will begin taking reservations on Thursday, October 1, so call early to reserve a spot. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 580-924-6502. All proceeds benefit Fort Washita Historic Site.

"The Music of the Civil Rights Movement"

Thursday, October 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Oklahoma History Center | Oklahoma City, OK

The Oklahoma History Center is proud to present "The Music of the Civil Rights Movement" performed by the world famous Ambassadors' Concert Choir on Thursday, October 29. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program will run from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited so an early arrival is suggested.

The Ambassadors of Faith Choir was founded in 1979 by Maestro Kenneth Kilgore as an extension of the music ministry of St. John Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Kilgore convened approximately 40 local singers and musicians to form a choir that would provide an opportunity to perform all types of sacred music at the highest levels of professionalism and musicality. The choir grew in size, professionalism and repertoire, adding singers and musicians from diverse congregations, faiths, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. The choir was incorporated as the Ambassadors' Concert Choir in 1985.

It is the mission of the Ambassadors' Concert Choir to provide an avenue of performance of vocal music that can be shared with a diverse group of listeners and present a composite message to the listening public. Their purpose is to provide the opportunity for serious study and performance of music of all genres, bring about a community awareness of and appreciation for music of all genres, encourage the musical development of young students, and promote workshops for strengthening adult musicians. Thirty-five years later, the choir's goals have not changed and its aspirations still center around presenting programming that will entertain, educate, uplift and inspire.

For more information about "The Music of the Civil Rights Movement" concert, please contact the Oklahoma History Center Education Department at education@okhistory.org or 405-522-3602.

History Never Dies

Saturday, October 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Oklahoma Territorial Museum | Guthrie, OK

Join the Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie for History Never Dies on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event includes carnival games, prizes, and Halloween-themed crafts. It also gives children another chance to dress up; costumes are encouraged! Attendees will enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, and festive appetizers prepared by the Friends of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum. The museum exhibit galleries will be free and open to the public that evening. Staff will distribute scavenger hunts and play the "Oklahoma or Bust" game several times throughout the evening. Bring the entire family to History Never Dies.

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is located at 402 East Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie. Please call 405-282-1889 for more information.