Claremore celebrates the 147th birthday of Will Rogers, born November 4, 1879, in Indian Territory near Oologah, with a free public party at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, run by the Oklahoma Historical Society: cake, inflatables and family fun.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3 to 5 p.m. Free; no admission required. Earlier, on Saturday, October 31, the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club (Cherokee) holds its wreath laying and “Hats off to Will” luncheon at the museum after the Will Rogers Days Parade.

More information: okhistory.org