Classes and Programs
at the Oklahoma History Center
OkieTales Storytime Hour
June 23 and 30
July 7, 14, and 21
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum for OkieTales on select Mondays in June and July. Families paying a visit to the History Center are invited to hear a live book reading with the added opportunity to experience history hands-on! After each story is read aloud, children and families will be able to see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject matter. Activities and crafts may be included as an interactive way to experience history at the museum. OkieTales is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
OkieTales requires no registration, and this come-and-go program is included with paid admission to the Oklahoma History Center Museum. It is free for Oklahoma Historical Society members. Families can join this fun programming at their desired level of learning. The story time and activities are geared toward elementary school students, preschoolers, and their families. The books and themes will be largely Oklahoma-related and connected to the state’s history.
Night at the Museum
Wednesday, July 30
Visit the Oklahoma History Center Museum on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a special after-hours museum experience. The museum will come to life for this family-friendly event, allowing guests to explore the galleries outside of normal business hours with additional crafts, activities, and living history presenters.
The event is included with paid admission to the museum and no registration is required. Admission is free for Oklahoma Historical Society members.
Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend book signing and discussion with Michael Wallis
Saturday, August 2
The Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a free discussion and book signing with Michael Wallis for his new book Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend (2025, Liveright Publishing) on Saturday, August 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ken Busby will moderate the discussion.
Belle Starr, born Myra Maybelle Shirley in 1848, was known as “the Bandit Queen.” She was linked to outlaws throughout her life and is now considered one of the most infamous female outlaws from the 19th century. Historians say her only documented crime was horse theft in 1883. She was shot and killed by an unknown assailant on February 3, 1889.
Wallis conducted extensive research to write this biography of the woman behind the renegade legend, including reviewing correspondence, official records, and newspaper accounts.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase through the Museum Store. No registration is required for this free event.
Belle Star, c. 1886 (1356, Frederick S. Barde Collection, OHS)
Teacher Resource Social
Thursday, August 7
Educators, get ready for resources galore! We will have door prize giveaways and plenty of free resources from museums and organizations around the state to help you plan for the upcoming school year. Join us at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, August 7, from 3 to 5 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that registration information may be shared with Teacher Resource Social vendors.
Nonprofits are invited to share their resources with educators! Museums, organizations, and vendors who would like to participate in this event, please register now. Organizations will need to bring a door prize valued at $50 or more on the day of the event.
View information about Oklahoma History Center class cancelations and refunds.
To find out about all Oklahoma Historical Society events at our museums and historic sites across the state, visit the online calendar.
