Sep. 4th - Nov. 17th

Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center to Open "The 1893 Land Race: A Legacy of Community" Exhibit



ENID, Okla. - The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid is pleased to present "The 1893 Land Race: A Legacy of Community," an exhibit running from September 4 to November 17, 2018, in the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation Gallery. The exhibit focuses on early life and town-building efforts in the Cherokee Outlet just after the 1893 Land Race took place - from building houses to developing businesses.



The exhibit will feature oral histories and stories of land run participants on its text panels and through the use of audio recordings. There will be artifacts from different aspects of early life including the land race itself and filing claims, blacksmithing, furniture making, the railroad and the general store.



"The Heritage Center is excited to bring this exhibit to the northwest Oklahoma community," said Aaron Preston, archivist at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. "The Heritage Center is always pleased when it can show off artifacts that are not often displayed, particularly those that give a sense of scale, authenticity and perspective to what life was like just after an event that touched as many people as the 1893 Land Race."



"The 1893 Land Race: A Legacy of Community" has been made possible through the generous support of the Day Foundation. The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is located at 507 S. Fourth St. in Enid. For more information, please call 580-237-1907 or visit www.csrhc.org.



The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.

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Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Nov. 16th

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Students can celebrate Oklahoma's 111th birthday and watch history come to life at the National Cowboy Museum with stage performances by Rodeo Opry, using an interactive program to teach Oklahoma history, music, and culture. This educational music experience takes participants through trials and triumphs, including Native American heritage, the Dust Bowl, state symbols and famous Oklahomans. Follow the concert with self-exploration of Museum galleries; visit select gallery stations to learn more about art and the material culture encompassing the West. Free admission to the program and Museum for students and chaperones (1 per 7 students). Concert runs one hour. Suitable for elementary age students. Space provided to eat lunch. Space is limited; reserve a spot for your class now at (405) 478-2250 ext. 241.

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Nov. 29th

Use code NovMermaid for 50% off trial classes! Use now or give as a gift over the holidays!

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info

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Dec. 1st

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Prosperity Junction, Classrooms, Galleries
Celebrate the holidays in Prosperity Junction, the Museum's turn-of-the-century frontier town. Make Western-inspired ornaments, pinecone birdfeeders, and decorations, meet historical Western figures, sample frontier food, and mosey up to the sarsaparilla bar before dropping off your holiday wish list with Santa! Find Howe and Dee the Cowboy Elves to earn a special badge. Free for children and accompanying adults. For more information, email education@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

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Dec. 1st - 31st

Give the gift of AquaMermaid this holiday season.

Give a mermaid tail for a great gift under the tree and a mermaid swimming class to learn how to swim in the tail! Gift cards are also available.

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info.

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Dec. 8th

Join us in a Winter Wonderland for the last FREE Family Fun day on Saturday, December 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board, this holiday event will feature food and drinks, story time with Governor Frank Keating, a showing of Polar Express in the Chesapeake Oklahoma Theater, special holiday crafts and activities. Keep your eye out on Facebook @oklahomahof for more information!

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