Field Trips
Canadian County Historical Museum 300 S. Grand Ave., El Reno 405-262-5121 www.canadiancountymuseum.com Located in the original Rock Island Depot, collections on display include railroad memorabilia, early pioneers and settlers, Fort
Harn Homestead Museum 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. 405-235-4058 www.harnhomestead.com This museum offers hands-on field trips for elementary and secondary students studying Oklahoma history. Programming takes place in an original 1890s schoolhouse, a 1904 dairy barn and a 1909 farmhouse. Docents in period attire provide students with activities appropriate to the time such as using a slate, scrubbing laundry on a washboard, grinding corn and playing with old-fashioned toys and games. Cost is $10 per student with school staff admitted free of charge. Scholarships are available. Contact Education Director David Sapper at dsapper@harnhomestead.com for more information.
Reno, Darlington and Native American exhibits. Visitors can also view the Possum Holler School, Mennoville Mennonite Church, Red Cross Canteen, El Reno Hotel, Darlington Jail and General Sheridan’s Headquarters. School tours are $1 per child and include a trolley ride. Book now for their Adventures in History program held in April. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday.
Chickasaw Cultural Center 867 Cooper Memorial Rd., Sulphur 580-622-7130 www.chickasawculturalcenter.com Discover a memorable experience at one of Oklahoma’s premier cultural attractions. Explore the state-of-
Historic Ft. Reno and Museum 7107 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno 405-262-3987, www.fortreno.org
Fort Reno is one of Oklahoma’s most historic landmarks with a very rich and extensive history including local, state, national and even world history, all in one location. You can
the-art Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center, rotating exhibits, cultural demonstrations, films and the Chikasha Inchokka’ Traditional Village. Group visits and tours are available year round. Call special events at the number above for more details.
visit the museum six days a week all year long or book a group tour for a more hands-on and visual experience. The guided group tours offer a timeline of history from the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive to the decommissioning of the fort. For more information or to book your tour, call the number above. The museum is open Monday- Saturday, 10am-4pm.
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