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Heritage Table: Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, explore Museum galleries and learn about the very first cowboys: vaqueros! Adventure through the Museum to look and find tools that are used by vaqueros. Stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to create an important vaquero tool of your own — a pair of espuelas (spurs)!
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Cherokee Cultural Celebration
Cherokee Cultural Celebration
In partnership with the Cherokee Nation, the National Cowboy Museum presents a Cherokee Cultural Celebration. Students will experience a variety of activities related to 19th century Cherokee culture and lifestyle. Hands-on participation in Cherokee games such as stickball, marbles and chunkey will be presented. Demonstrations in pottery making, basket weaving and finger weaving will show …
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Curator Conversation: Cultivating Connections in Farming
Curator Conversation: Cultivating Connections in Farming
Join Michelle Miller as she shares her story and how she came to be known as the “Farm Babe.” Discover the importance of preserving the family farm and the great strides that have been made in agriculture. Learn how advances in technology and sustainability are leading the way to creating a future of global food …
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Brown Bag: Brummett Echohawk: Art and War
Brown Bag: Brummett Echohawk: Art and War
Brummett Echohawk’s World War II drawings capture scenes from the battlefield as well as portraits. Despite no formal artistic training, his talent is immediately recognized when viewing these engaging works of art. Denise Neil, Ph.D. will lead this presentation on the artistic quality of the drawings while placing them within their larger historical context. Bring …
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Basket Workshop: Jacaranda Twill Basket
Basket Workshop: Jacaranda Twill Basket
This round Jacaranda twill basket is perfect for keeping all your favorite little things, from pinecones to postcards. Led by BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma. Basket has a solid wood base measuring approximately 9.5" at its widest point (5.5" at the opening) and 6.5" tall. All supplies included. $45; $40 for Museum members. Registration is now …
