Features
Rob Collins
In history, scholars look for a pivot point when everything changes. As national observations commence for the Civil War’s sesquicentennial, Oklahoma historians are commemorating a tectonic shift that began 150 years ago.
Friday 24 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: Civil War
‘Glory’ in Indian Territory
Black Union soldiers fought for their freedom in the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs.
Features
Rob Collins
In history, scholars look for a pivot point when everything changes. As national observations commence for the Civil War’s sesquicentennial, Oklahoma historians are commemorating a tectonic shift that began 150 years ago.
Living legend
Numerous re-enactors and learning stations will allow both children and adults to explore soldiers of America’s past at 'Call to Arms.'
Kids
Courtney Silva
History comes to life from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi, for the museum’s fourth annual “Call to Arms.” The event is part of the center’s Family Saturdays, which take place every third Saturday of the month.
Black Canyon
Looking for some locally grown alt-country?
Music
Matt Carney
The subject of budding Okie videographer Nathan Poppe’s debut documentary, the foot-stomping Enid alt-country dudes in Black Canyon released their debut record “Battlefield Darlins” on Bandcamp.com last month, and — happy surprise! — they recruited Sherree Chamberlain to guest as the gal in this musical romance.
Dust to dust
The latest film by acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns chronicles a dark, dusty chapter in Oklahoma history.
Features
Phil Bacharach
Even after 80-plus years, Oklahoma remains firmly identified with, and haunted by, the Dust Bowl.
Novel ideas
Eight Oklahoma authors offer suggestions for curling up with a good book when it’s cold.
