# History Alive: President George and Martha Washington

> Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 16 (+1 more date) · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers
- Organizer: Oklahoma Historical Society — Oklahoma History Center
- Official page: https://www.okhistory.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Living-history performers Dan and Kelly Shippey portray George and Martha Washington at the Oklahoma History Center as part of America250 and Oklahoma statehood commemorations. The two evening programs are open to the public and give older children and teens a chance to meet the first president and first lady in character and hear about their lives and legacies. Daytime sessions on November 17 are reserved for registered school groups.

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