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When
October 3rd, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where
Beavers Bend State Park
4350 OK-259A, Broken Bow, OK 74728
What
Activities will include pottery, textile, ATL-ATL throwing, children’s events, flint knapping, bow shooting, and stickball. Those attending will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from the Growing Hope Program, Oklahoma Public Archaeology Network (OKPAN) and Choctaw Nation Forestry.
Admission:
Free
When
October 8th, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where
Online
What
This course will cover the ins and outs of the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP), a CRM tool used by the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to support their cultural resources programs. Participants will learn what these documents typically include, who writes them, who uses them, and most importantly how they benefit cultural resources as a whole.
Admission:
Free to Society of American Archaeology Members. Register here.
When
First and Third Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
507 S 4th St (267.47 mi) Enid, Oklahoma 73701
What
Step back in time and experience life on the Cherokee Strip during History Alive! on the Cherokee Strip, which takes place in the Humphrey Heritage Village. On the first and third Saturday of each month, the historic buildings in the Village come alive with living-history reenactors, who are tending their shops, working their trades, or socializing at the Village Church. Visitors can learn about different skills and trades of the time, or file their own land claim in the Land Office.
Admission:
Free
When
October 9th - 10th, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where
896 N 4375 Rd, Fort Towson, OK 74735
What
The annual Doaksville Candlelight Tours will be held on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, at the Doaksville Archaeological Site in Fort Towson.
Admission
$10
When
October 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where
First Americans Museum
What
Celebrate the resiliency and vibrancy of global Indigenous people at First Americans Museum!
Admission
Free
When
October 13th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where
TBD
What
TDB
Admission:
Free
When
October 15th: 1:30 p.m.
Where
Oklahoma History Center
What
Established in 1969 as a part of the State of Oklahoma's participation in the newly created federal preservation programs, the Committee membership is composed of citizen members as well as professionals in the areas of history, architecture, architectural history, historic archaeology, and prehistoric archaeology. The Committee provides comments to the State Historic Preservation Officer about proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and other preservation issues as appropriate. Additionally, the committee comments on nominations to the State Register of Historic Places
Admission
Free
When
October 16th - 17th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
What
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host “Overnight at the Museum,” an activity-filled sleepover. Children and a parent or guardian can stay all night, sleep where they choose, and play into the early hours.
Where
Admission
$45
When
October 16th
Where
Nationwide
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.
Admission
Free
When
October 21st, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where
Online
What
The modern "paleo" diet movement makes many assumptions about what our ancient humans ate. But are these assumptions accurate, based on what we know about past diets? Presenting a variety of lines of evidence for prehistoric human diets including early human, animal, and plant fossils, ancient stone tools, DNA, and living human and chimpanzee diets, Dr. Briana Pobiner will discuss significant changes in the evolution of human diets–and highlight what makes human meat-eating unique
Admission:
Free. Register here.
When
October 22nd, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Where
Online
What
This course provides practitioners, both within CRM and academia, with a basic overview of disaster impacts and response efforts related to cemeteries--prehistoric, historic, and modern. The focus on Louisiana law is expanded to the rest of the United States, reviewing both statutory law, court actions (case law), and basic human remains law that relates to these unique spaces. This course also provides recommendations for amending existing law around the U.S. and highlights the importance of descendant community agency in the protection of these sites.
Admission:
Free. Register here.
When
October 29th, 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 p.m.
Where
Online
What
This talk links Indigenous archaeological practices with gendered perspectives to challenge traditional views of Indigenous-made rock art motifs from the Northwest Plains, including present-day Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. Conventional methods often see rock art as fixed or separate from its cultural context, relying on art historical or archaeological frameworks. Instead, this research promotes Indigenous-centered approaches that view rock art as living expressions of knowledge systems. Emphasizing Indigenous women’s ecological, cultural, and spiritual perspectives, it provides a deeper understanding of the iconography—seeing it not just as art or material but as ancestral knowledge woven into the landscape. This research highlights the importance of relationality and considers rock art as “knowledge bundles” embedded within Indigenous ways of knowing.
Admission:
Free. Register here.
When
October 31st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 West Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017
What
This event combines trick-or-treating with an opportunity for children and their families to visit the museum. Businesses and individuals will share treats. Halloween Night at the Museum is FREE and open to all ages.
Admission
Free
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