1889 Adults Only Schoolhouse Day
Experience history in a whole new way at the 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse! This time, it’s the adults’ turn to be the students! 1889 Adult Only 1889 Schoolhouse Day, invites participants […]
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Saturday 1-4p
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Experience history in a whole new way at the 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse! This time, it’s the adults’ turn to be the students! 1889 Adult Only 1889 Schoolhouse Day, invites participants […]
The Route 66 experience is a worthwhile pursuit, especially on this 100th anniversary. Wordwrights OKC Christian Writers will share their adventures with traveling the Mother Road at this special event. […]
Homeschool Day: A Day in an 1889 Schoolhouse Step back in time and experience a day of school just as Oklahoma scholars did in 1889! During this special homeschool program […]
Constitution Day Celebration Saturday, September 12 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. Free | Come and Go Celebrate Constitution Day with an afternoon of hands-on history at the Edmond History Museum! Families are invited to enjoy patriotic crafts, interactive games, and educational activities while learning about the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Experience history firsthand with Living History […]
Flutter on over to Edmond History Museum for a butterfly-themed Critter Tales Storytime! Children will discover the amazing world of butterflies through stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Learn about how butterflies help pollinate flowers and the remarkable journey Monarch butterflies make during their annual migration. Families will also get an up-close look at Monarch butterfly […]
How did bicycles, an automobile race around the world, Henry Ford, and a county commissioner from Tulsa lead to the birth of Route 66? In his presentation, Trait Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, will weave together the story of a seemingly disparate series of events that created the most famous road in […]
🦉 Critter Tales: Owls Whoo’s ready for a storytime adventure? Join us for Critter Tales as we discover the amazing world of owls! Children will learn fun facts about these fascinating nighttime birds, hear an owl-themed story, sing songs, and create a simple craft while exploring one of Oklahoma’s most mysterious animals. ✨ Free Event✨ […]
Amy Stephens will share her research about the cultural changes that resulted when Edmond became a Route 66 town. The 1920s decade saw dramatic changes in technology, fashion, and women’s rights, but none affected Edmond as much as the highway that would bring thousands of cars through town every day. Route 66 was responsible for […]
🦊 Celebrate the season with a special Critter Tales storytime as we explore the woodland animals that lived in Oklahoma long before Edmond became a town. Through stories, songs, and hands-on fun, children will discover animals like rabbits, squirrels, and wild turkeys while learning about the first Thanksgiving celebrated by Edmond's early settlers. It's a […]
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 1889! During Pioneer Christmas, children will spend a cozy morning at the historic 1889 Territorial Schoolhouse learning what Christmas was like for pioneer families in the Oklahoma Territory. Through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities, campers will discover how families prepared for the holiday, decorated […]
🦌 Bundle up and join us for Critter Tales as we learn all about one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable woodland animals, deer! Through stories, songs, and hands-on activities, children will discover fascinating facts about white-tailed deer, including why they are an important part of Edmond’s history. This engaging storytime is perfect for curious young learners who […]