OKLAHOMA

The Oklahoma State Fair
The Archeological Survey, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Oklahoma Anthropological Society sponsor an archaeology booth at the State Fair every year, which features exhibits, posters, bookmarks, and brochures. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.oklahomastatefair.com/.

The Museum of the Great Plains offers many educational programs and events for children, including guided tours. They have indoor and outdoor exhibits, including a replicated trading post, an original schoolhouse, a steam locomotive, American Indian artifacts and more. For more information, call 580-581-3460, or visit its Web site at: http://www.museumgreatplains.org/.

The Museum of the Red River
There are programs at the Museum of the Red River throughout the year, including gallery tours, lectures, classes, and children's activities. Ongoing programs for children include Paleo Pals, Summer Explorers, and Kids Kreate. The museum also features activities such as “Ask the Archaeologist” day when members of the public are invited to bring artifacts, preferably from the region, for identification. For more information, call 580-286-3616, or visit its Web site at: www.museumoftheredriver.org/.

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