Community Calendar

The Fort Smith Museum of History invites the public to a special author presentation and book signing featuring nationally recognized genealogist, historian, and author Angela Walton-Raji, who will discuss her newest book, The Choctaw Freedmen of Skullyville: Uncovering an Oklahoma Ghost Town, on Friday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m.

In this compelling presentation, Walton-Raji explores the forgotten history of Skullyville, once one of the earliest and most important communities in the Choctaw Nation. Located in present-day LeFlore County, Oklahoma, Skullyville served as an important community in Indian Territory before eventually fading into a ghost town. Through decades of research, Walton-Raji uncovers the stories of the enslaved men, women, and children of African descent who were forcibly removed on the Trail of Tears during the Choctaw removal to Indian Territory—voices that were largely omitted from earlier historical accounts of the town and its people. The program also highlights Fort Smith's significant place in this history.

Following the presentation, Walton-Raji will sign copies of The Choctaw Freedmen of Skullyville: Uncovering an Oklahoma Ghost Town, which will be available for purchase.

Join us Tuesday, August 18th, for an author event with Professor Ari Berkowitz to discuss his new book, The Binary Delusion. We’ll have a talk followed by a Q&A and signing (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbBxi35tstI).

Tulsa’s Will Thomas, the award-winning author of the Barker & Llewellyn series of Victorian crime thrillers, will visit Full Circle to sign the latest installment and meet fans. For two decades now, Will has been adding to his popular Barker and Llewelyn series, which began with "Some Danger Involved" winner of the 2005 Oklahoma Book Award. He won the same prize ten years later for another series entry, "Fatal Enquiry."

Celebrate the launch of "Sooner Spirit," a groundbreaking history of one of college football’s most passionate fandoms. Writer Eddie Malone will sign copies and talk to readers about the book, which highlights those who shaped Sooner culture, from coaches and athletes to the tailgaters that congest the streets of Norman.

Come hear the voice of the Sooners for radio and TV read his bestselling children’s books: "Unhitch the Wagon: The Story of Boomer and Sooner" and "Put the Ponies in the Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Schooner to the SEC!" Toby will be available afterwards to chat and sign.