March 11, 2016

Susan B. Anthony Living History
Thursday, March 24, public performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center | Oklahoma City, OK

Spring Break Activities
Monday through Friday, March 15-18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oklahoma History Center | Oklahoma City, OK

Enjoy spring break at the Oklahoma History Center! Join us March 15-18 for a new theme and activity each day. Spring break programs are free with admission.
 
March 15 - On Tipi Tuesday, explore the American Indian gallery, view the Tipi with Battle Pictures, and participate in hands-on activities.

March 16 - It's Wacky Wednesday! Go on a scavenger hunt, make wacky hats, and learn wacky facts about Oklahoma.

March 17 - Revisit Oklahoma pioneer days on Throwback Thursday.

March 18 - Freedom Friday includes coloring sheets, DIY flags, and military exhibits.
2016 Oklahoma History Conference
Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29
Woodward Conference Center | Woodward, OK

The theme for the conference is "Landmarks and Turning Points in Oklahoma History." From prehistory to the present, landmarks and turning points have played prominent roles in the history of Oklahoma. Landmarks may refer to geographic or man-made structures that define a locality or have played a significant role in the history of a community or geographical region. Landmark events in history also may refer to episodes or movements that are turning points in the histories of cities, towns, groups of people, historically significant individuals, companies, industries, regions of the state or the state as a whole.

Conference Details Schedule
The 2016 conference includes sessions and multiple optional events such as bus tours, a reception honoring preservationists of Fort Supply, luncheons, and a buffet dinner. For more info view the conference schedule.

Registration
Registration for the conference is open until April 22, 2016. To register, download the printable form or call (405) 522-0317 to register by credit card.

Hotel Information
The hotels listed below have offered event rates for conference attendees. Prices do not include applicable taxes. In making a reservation with one of these hotels, please use the booking code "2016 OHS State Conference."

Candlewood Suites
3350 Oklahoma Avenue
Woodward, OK 73801
580-254-5200
www.ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/woodward/wwrcw/hoteldetail
Single: $75/night
Double: $85/night
One bedroom suite: $85/night

Holiday Inn Express
3333 Williams Avenue
Woodward, OK 73801
580-256-5200
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/woodward/wwrok/hoteldetail
$90/night

La Quinta Inn
3410 Williams Avenue
Woodward, OK 73801
580-256-5533
www.laquintawoodward.com
$71.20/night

Northwest Inn
3202 First Street
Woodward, OK 73801
580-256-7600
www.northwestinnok.com
$69/night
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