Upcoming Programs & Classes
Carved in Stone: Gravestone Symbols and Their Meanings Workshop - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Join us at The Chisholm on April 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. for our Carved In Stone workshop and explore the meaning and history of gravestone symbols across time. Headstones often feature more than just names and dates. The language of symbols is international and surrounds us all the time. Symbols embellished on these markers can teach us about social memberships, occupations, hobbies, beliefs, and more. During this class, students will explore gravestone iconography and meaning before moving to the Kingfisher Cemetery to identify and explore symbols. Please contact the museum at (405) 375-5176 to register. (REGISTRATION IS CLOSED)
When: April 13, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00. Where: The Chisholm Who: Adults or teens with a guardian Cost: $20.00 |
Boots, Beer, and BBQ Dinner
Boots, Beer, & BBQ Gala Dinner
What: Join us at The Chisholm for our unique spin on our annual gala event. The evening will feature live music by the Red Dirt Rangers, BBQ and sides prepared by a working chuck wagon, drinks, dancing, and more on the lawn at Horizon Hill. This annual event helps support the museum and its mission. Each participant will receive dinner and drinks provided by an Oklahoma brewery! This event is limited to 150 participants, and tickets must be purchased in advance for $60 per person or $100 per pair.
When: 6:00 – 8:00 May 2. Dinner is served at 6:00.
Where: The Chisholm
Who: Adults 21 and over only
Cost: $60 per person or $100 per pair
**Payment must be received to secure registration. Registration is limited to 150.
What: Join us at The Chisholm for our unique spin on our annual gala event. The evening will feature live music by the Red Dirt Rangers, BBQ and sides prepared by a working chuck wagon, drinks, dancing, and more on the lawn at Horizon Hill. This annual event helps support the museum and its mission. Each participant will receive dinner and drinks provided by an Oklahoma brewery! This event is limited to 150 participants, and tickets must be purchased in advance for $60 per person or $100 per pair.
When: 6:00 – 8:00 May 2. Dinner is served at 6:00.
Where: The Chisholm
Who: Adults 21 and over only
Cost: $60 per person or $100 per pair
**Payment must be received to secure registration. Registration is limited to 150.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Join us on the third Thursday of May, June, July, and August at The Chisholm for our Summer Sounds Concert Series. Plan to come early and enjoy dinner from a featured food truck beginning at 6:00. Then, spread out your favorite blanket or set up a comfy lawn chair and enjoy live music from 7:00 – 8:30 at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A.J. Seay. Each month will feature a unique group of Oklahoma musicians and a local food truck. The event is free and family friendly. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
May 16 Jason Scott and the High Heat & the BBQ, Burgers, and More Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
June 20 will feature the musical duo Jim Garling and Susanne Woolley & the BBQ, Burgers, and More Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
July 18 will feature Mackynsie McKedy and the McKedy Band & AJ's Food Factory Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
August 15 Travis Kidd & AJ's Food Factory Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
When: 7:00 p.m. on May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15
Where: The Chisholm
Who: Family Friendly
Cost: FREE
May 16 Jason Scott and the High Heat & the BBQ, Burgers, and More Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
June 20 will feature the musical duo Jim Garling and Susanne Woolley & the BBQ, Burgers, and More Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
July 18 will feature Mackynsie McKedy and the McKedy Band & AJ's Food Factory Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
August 15 Travis Kidd & AJ's Food Factory Food Truck and Swirley Sweets Ice Cream Truck
When: 7:00 p.m. on May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15
Where: The Chisholm
Who: Family Friendly
Cost: FREE
Basic Barn Quilt Workshop
Basic Barn Quilt Workshop
What: Join us at The Chisholm on June 7 or 8 for our Basic Barn Quilt Workshops. Barn quilts, square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and placed on any structure, have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. OSU Extension Educator Lindy Hoel will lead both workshops, and each participant will complete their own Barn Quilt to proudly display at home. Please contact the museum at (405) 375-5176 to reserve your place. Lunch is included with registration. When: June 7 or 8, from 9:00 – 4:00. Where: The Chisholm Who: Adults or teens with a parent Cost: $60.00 (lunch included) **Payment must be received to secure registration. Registration is limited to 24. |
Advanced Barn Quilt Workshop
What: Join us at The Chisholm on July 12 – 13 for our two-day Advanced Barn Quilt Workshops. Designed for participants to take on more ambitious and elaborate patterns, participants in this class will create their own Barn Quilt Block. Barn quilts, square-shaped boards painted to resemble a quilt block and placed on any structure, have evolved into a rural development initiative to boost tourism in communities. OSU Extension Educator Lindy Hoel will lead the workshop, and each participant will complete their own elaborate Barn Quilt block to proudly display at home. Please contact the museum at (405) 375-5176 to reserve your place. Lunch is included with registration.
When: July 12 – 13, 2024, from 9:00 – 4:00. Where: The Chisholm Who: Adults or teens with a parent Cost: $85.00 (lunch included) **Payment must be received to secure registration. Registration is limited to 24. |
Parlor Jams at Horizon Hill
What: Join us for our new Parlor Jam on the last Saturday of August, September, and October from 1:00 – 3:00. Wayne Cantwell, the Flyin’ Fiddler, will lead an old-time jam session in the parlor at Horizon Hill, the home of territorial governor A.J. Seay. This program is for musicians of all levels and is a great learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers. New players are encouraged to watch, listen, and then join in as we play our way through traditional “old time” hits. Acoustic instruments only, please. The event is free for musicians and will be open to museum visitors. For more information, contact the museum at 405-375-5176.
When: 1:00 – 3:00 August 31, September 28, and October 26
Where: The Chisholm
Cost: FREE
When: 1:00 – 3:00 August 31, September 28, and October 26
Where: The Chisholm
Cost: FREE
Cast Iron Cooking
Cast Iron Cooking
What: In this casual, fun class, participants will learn to care for and cook in cast-iron cookware. Participants will create a Dutch oven delight and participate in a group meal. The class will explore historical and modern recipes while learning how to cook in your own backyard. All materials needed for the class will be provided. This class is restricted to adults and children ages 12 and older. The cost for the class is $30 per person or $50 per pair, and preregistration is When: November 9, 2024, from 12:00 - 5:00 Where: Chisholm Trail Museum Who: Adults and children over the age of 12 with an adult. Cost: $30.00 per person or $50.00 per pair. **Payment must be received to secure registration. Registration is limited to 30. |
Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering
Chuck Wagon Gathering
What: Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for a day filled with cowboy fun at our family friendly event. Drop in and see a variety of working chuck wagons from across the region as they prepare some of their favorite dishes. Activities include live music, cooking demonstrations and food samples, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, and more. Activities run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
When: 10:00 - 2:00 March 29, 2025
Activity Schedule:
10:00 Festival Begins
10:30 Gunfight at the Mansion
11:30 Medicine Man Show at the Mansion
12:00 Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes at the Mansion
1:15 Gunfight at the Mansion
FREE Admission thanks in part to our program sponsors!
What: Join us at the Chisholm Trail Museum for a day filled with cowboy fun at our family friendly event. Drop in and see a variety of working chuck wagons from across the region as they prepare some of their favorite dishes. Activities include live music, cooking demonstrations and food samples, gunfights, Wild West Show performers, and more. Activities run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
When: 10:00 - 2:00 March 29, 2025
Activity Schedule:
10:00 Festival Begins
10:30 Gunfight at the Mansion
11:30 Medicine Man Show at the Mansion
12:00 Kyle Dillingham and Peter Markes at the Mansion
1:15 Gunfight at the Mansion
FREE Admission thanks in part to our program sponsors!
This event is made possible through the generosity of the following sponsors:
LuGreg Trucking
LuGreg Trucking
Our education programs are made possible by the generosity of the following sponsors:
Maryanne Hyatt
Greg and Susan Kannady
LuGreg Trucking
Mercy Hospital
Oklahoma Natural Gas
Cimarron Electric
Bar-S Foods
InterBank
F&M Bank
Johnsons of Kinfisher
Wheeler Brothers Grain
Delvin Jech Agency
Maryanne Hyatt
Greg and Susan Kannady
LuGreg Trucking
Mercy Hospital
Oklahoma Natural Gas
Cimarron Electric
Bar-S Foods
InterBank
F&M Bank
Johnsons of Kinfisher
Wheeler Brothers Grain
Delvin Jech Agency