Enjoy dinner and a living history presentation of the life of Bass Reeves. Ernest Marsh portrays Reeves, one of the first black men to be named deputy U.S. marshal in Indian Territory. Discover the true story behind the legendary lawman, from being born into slavery, to becoming one of the most feared U.S marshals, and …
Discover the life of legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the first Black men to be named deputy U.S. marshal in Indian Territory in this Living History presentation by actor Ernest Marsh. Explore the traits and characteristics that made Bass a hero to so many. From being born into slavery to apprehending more than 4,000 …
Want to try embroidery but don’t know where to start? Join Darci Lenker for a two-night workshop learning and experimenting with different stiches to create your own embroidered piece! Classes will be held within the Western Wares exhibition where you will be inspired by fanciful embroidered embellishments. Perfect for beginners or those that enjoy a …
Explore the traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and watch invited artisans in action. Artist-in-Residence Richard Curtis will tattoo a living canvas. Observe the tattoo process and watch artwork come to life! From there venture into the galleries and enjoy the exhibition at your own pace. Free for …
The elbow basket is beautiful with flower arrangements in each pocket! Led by BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma, participants will create their own by weaving a basket on an angle. Basket color will be denim blue, cardinal red and butternut. Dimensions: 18 inches top of handle to point at bottom; 15 inches at the widest point. …
The human desire to play is universal. Give in to that desire and experience some of the ways kids of the past entertained themselves. Play traditional native games, giant horseshoes and La Loteria. Make your own traditional games to take home. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with museum …
On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop …
Follow the invention of the chuck box and the chuck wagon from Charles Goodnight in the mid-1860s to the chuck wagon’s use on ranches in the American West today. Learn who the cooks were who sometimes — intentionally or not — spoiled the broth, er, beans, on the trail and on the ranch, and who …
Celebrate the Museum’s Annual Chuck Wagon Festival by learning about the inventor of the original chuck wagon — Charlie Goodnight. Discover the exciting story of a Texas Ranger, adventurer and immigration officer who became a symbol of his age while gambling with death in the wild frontier regions of Texas, Arizona and Old and New …
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore the playground. Enjoy refreshments for both adults and …
