George and Martha Washington Interpreters Coming to Oklahoma History Center Museum
October 27, 2026
Contact: Sarah Dumas
Oklahoma History Center Museum, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-534-1978
[email protected]
okhistory.org/historycenter
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma History Center Museum is honored to present Dan and Kelly Shippey in portrayals of George and Martha Washington as part of its America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. Join us for these special public presentations on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. Programs for school groups are planned for Tuesday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to engage with two important figures from our nation’s founding era and learn more about their lives, experiences and legacies through historical interpretation.
The program is free for school groups, thanks to a grant from Oklahoma Humanities. Tickets for the evening performances on November 16 and 17 are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased online through the Museum Store, by phone at 405-522-0765 or at the door on the evening of the event.
Schools that want to attend the presentations in person at the Oklahoma History Center Museum on November 17 should sign up online to ensure there is space.
About Oklahoma Humanities
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understanding new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life through humanities disciplines such as history, literature, film studies, art criticism, and philosophy. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, OH provides a free educational magazine, Smithsonian Institution exhibits, reading and discussion groups, and other cultural opportunities for Oklahomans of all ages. OH engages people in their own communities, stimulating discussion and helping them explore the wider world of human experience.
About the Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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