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When
Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October, 1- a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Fort Towson Historic Site

HC 63, Box 1580 Fort Towson, OK 74735

What
For the month of October, the Fort Towson Historic Site will be holding a living history program every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. From October 3rd to 31st, visitors can view the goods that would have been bought and traded at the military outpost. The program will held at the Dog Trot cabin near the stockade.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 1st-20th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center  

What
Photography exhibition focusing on "what it takes for individuals to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies, and to recover the the heartbeat of humanity."

Admission: 

Free

When
October 3rd, 7 p.m.

Where

Museum of the Western Prairie

What

The Museum of the Western Prairie will welcome Justin Lenhart, curator at the Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, who will review the book Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. The biography, released in 2022, written by author David Maraniss, explores the colossal athletic skills of Oklahoma’s Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox), who won gold medals in the decathlon and the pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. In this biography, the narrative of Thorpe’s successes follows the personal struggles he faced in his life. In the United States, Thorpe is considered the greatest athlete of the 20th century.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 3rd, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where
Fair-Weather Friend

314 N Klein Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

What

Tuesday, October 3rd from 6pm-8pm an archaeology themed happy hour at Fair-Weather Friend, Brewery and wood-fired pizza joint in Oklahoma City!

Archaeologists from the Oklahoma Archeological Survey will be there with artifacts (objects made, modified, or used by humans in the past) that were found in Oklahoma. Attendees are also encouraged to bring artifacts they have discovered to learn about them from experts.

Come grab a beer, pizza and learn more about the history of our state from the things people left behind!

Admission: 

Free

When
October 4, 2 p.m. CST

Where
University of Oklahoma

What

Dr. Richard Drass gives a lecture of Early-historic Wichita Sites: Bryson-Paddock and Longest.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 6th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Where

Zoom

What
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Lunch and Learn webinar focusing on researching and allotments in Oklahoma. Nance Calhoun, a volunteer and former research librarian for the Oklahoma Historical Society, will be the featured presenter. Allotment was the federal policy of dividing communally held Native land into individually owned private property. 

Admission: 

Free

When
October 7th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Pioneer Woman Museum

What

She will share stories about her life, work, and human rights activism.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 8th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where

Earth Gallery in Oklahoma City  

What

Dr. Lewis Borck will give a lecture in association with North Carolina State University's RISE (Race, Identity, and Science Exploration) program. RISE creates scholarships for low-income students majoring in STEM related fields and encourages them to explore these topics within STEM. NCSU partners with Red Earth to engage the students with Native American and Indigenous culture and history. The lecture is open to the public. 

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When
October 9th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

Where
First Americans Museum

659 American Indian Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129

What

The First Americans Museum celebrates Native history, arts, and culture. 

Admission: 

FREE ($5 discounted gallery admission)

 

 

When
October 11th, 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where

Norman Public Library

What

Ignite your civic engagement and learn more about topics that are important in your community. Become engaged and informed by connecting with OU PhD candidate Meghan Dudley and diving into her project "Excavating Our Closets: Preserving Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ Heritage with the Rainbow Community Heritage Project."

Admission: 

Registration required  

When
October 13-14th, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Where

Fort Towson Historic Site

HC 63, Box 1580 Fort Towson, OK 74735

What
The venues on the tour will cover specific historic events in Doaksville’s history. Doaksville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation intermittently after 1850 and regularly from 1858 to 1863. 

Admission: 

TBD

When
October 13th, 4 p.m.

Where

Bizzell Library LL118

What

The Archaeological Institue of America, the Okahoma Public Archaeology Network, the Department of Anthropology, and Department of Classics and Letters are hosting lightning style talks from different archaeologists about their fieldwork.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 14th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where

yriad Botanical Gardens

What

FallFest will celebrate Oklahoma City Indigenous People's Day with a Parade, Arts & Crafts market and a Youth Powwow at the Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC. Saturday, October 14th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in downtown Oklahoma City. This vibrant celebration of Native cultures, will feature: A grand parade starting at 10:00 am, beginning at NW 6th Street and Walker Avenue, and concluding near Myriad Gardens on Sheridan Avenue. An Art Market at the Devon Lawn of the Myriad Gardens from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, showcasing Native artists. The Red Earth Youth Powwow, running from noon to 5:00 pm, highlights traditional dances and drumbeats, and concludes with an award ceremony. This family-friendly event is free to the public. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets to fully enjoy the day's festivities. The event is sponsored by several organizations, including the Chickasaw Nation, Cricket Wireless, and the National Endowment for the Arts

Admission: 

Free

When
October 14th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where

Norman Public Library 103 W Acres Street

What

10:00 p.m. - OAS Grant Recipient Jeffrey T. Lewis will present his ongoing research on lithic raw materials in Eastern Oklahoma.

11:00 a.m. - Dr. Susan Alcock & Dr. Joey Williams from the OU Dept. of Classics and Letters will present their recent investigations in Italy.

 

When
October 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where

Choctaw Nation Cultural Center

What

This event features demonstrations of several traditional Choctaw art forms. These traditions have been practiced for generations and are still performed today. Listen to talks about these traditional disciplines and watch experts demonstrate them. Tables will be set up around the event where you can learn more about art forms like pottery, textiles and traditional cooking. Talks about archery, flint-knapping and other skills will captivate visitors with unique perspectives on these traditions.

Admission: 

Register here

When
October 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where

Adkins Crossing Park

2300 24th Ave SW Norman, OK 73072

What
This workshop is open to anyone who cares about caring for cultural heritage - no experience required - and it is a perfect opportunity for students and members of the public to sample what archaeologists do in the field. This worskhop will be held outdoors at the OU campus.

Admission: 

$10.00

When
October 19th-22nd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion

What
Self-guided tours through several private residences through teh Heritage Hills neighborhood and Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 21st, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Oklahoma History Center

What
The festival is designed to engage visitors with opportunities to experience other cultures and traditions. Visitors are there to participate in the activities, not just observe. The festival's goal is to spark curosity, catalyze intercultural exchange, create participatory experiences, and collaborate with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals.

Admission: 

Free

When
October 21st, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Fort Towson Historic Site

HC 63, Box 1580 Fort Towson, OK 74735

What

Young visitors are encoureaged to learn about history through fun, hands-on historic activities during the Kids Make History series at the Fort Towson Historic Site.

Admission:  

TBD

When
October 21st  

What

 
International Archaeology Day (IAD) is a celebration of archaeology and its contributions to society. Every October the AIA and archaeological organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. Whether it is a family-friendly archaeology fair, a guided tour of a local archaeological site, a simulated dig, or a presentation from a visiting archaeologist, the interactive, hands-on IAD programs provide a chance to uncover the past and experience the thrill of discovery.

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When
October 24th, 6 p.m

Where

Zoom

What
This talk will discuss underwater archaeology, specifically 9000-year-old caribou hunting sites and artifacts currently 100 feet below water. At the end of the last ice age, water levels all over the world were much lower than today, exposing large areas of land for human occupation. The Great Lakes also experienced lower water levels anda strip of land was exposed connecting mainland Michigan to Ontario, called the Alpena-Amberley Ridge (AAR). This feature has preserved a unique archaeological record of caribou hunting sites, obsidian artifacts, and pristine environmental data that allows for an unprecedented glance into past lifeways 9,000 years ago.

Admission:

Free

Register here

When
October 28th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where

Fort Towson Historic Site

HC 63, Box 1580 Fort Towson, OK 74735

What
Guests can try their hand at using period artifacts and tools with the guidance of Fort Towson staff members and historical interpreters. 

Admission: 

TBD

When
October 31st: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where

Will Rogers Memorial Museum

What

This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Area businesses and individuals will share treats at locations outside on the spacious museum grounds. There will be a costume contest with prizes for the best costumes.

Admission: 

$5

When
October 28th, 9 am to 1 pm

Where

Denton County Historical Park

317 W Mulberry St, Denton, TX 76201

What

Discover the fascinating history buried beneath the Lone Star State at our Texas Archaeology Month Fair! This exciting event promises a day of fun and education for the whole family. Dive into the rich apestry of Texas' history and expolore the secrets of the past.

Admission: 

Free and open to the public  

When
October 28th, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Where

Sam Noble Museum

2401 Chautauqua Ave.
Norman, OK 73072-7029

What


 Archaeology Day at the Sam Noble Museum includes a number of family-oriented activities such as flint knapping and atlatl demonstrations. Visitors can also excavate in sandboxes, participate in arts and crafts and take archaeologist-led tours. All activities are included free with your general admission.

Admission: 

Free

When
November 4th, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where

Dale Hall Tower, Room 906

What

 
Ethnography, an enduring genre in anthropology, defies a strict definition. Often seen as a method of fieldwork, ethnography has transcended its origins, influencing various disciplines. In this workshop, we will explore ethnography as a genre of concept-making, intertwining fieldwork and theory to craft ethnographic concepts—tools that seamlessly connect the empirical and the theoretical.
 
By the end of this workshop, you will:
 
1. Gain a valuable tool for engaging in the evolving landscape of community-involved archaeology.
2. Uncover a fresh perspective on the harmonious relationship between archaeology and ethnography.
3. Illuminate the intricacies of archaeology through diverse anthropological methods.
4. Foster meaningful discussions.
5. Learn to integrate the subfields of anthropology for a holistic approach to research.
 

Admission: 

$10

Register here