Fort Towson Historic Site to Host Dutch Oven Gathering

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Fort Towson Historic Site in Oklahoma is hosting a Dutch Oven Gathering on Saturday, February 28th from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event will feature food prepared by local cast-iron chefs, who will walk guests through their cooking processes. In March, the historic site will also host an Education Day where children can experience historical demonstrations and activities focused on the fort's military history.

Why it matters

The Dutch Oven Gathering and Education Day events at Fort Towson Historic Site aim to preserve and share the region's history and culinary traditions with the local community. These types of educational and experiential events help bring history to life and foster appreciation for the area's cultural heritage.

The details

The Dutch Oven Gathering will take place at the Fort Towson Historic Site and is free to attend. Local cast-iron chefs will prepare food using Dutch ovens and demonstrate their cooking techniques to guests. In March, the historic site will host an Education Day where children can participate in historical demonstrations and activities focused on the fort's military history.

• The Dutch Oven Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• The Education Day event will take place on March 5, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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What’s next

Those interested in attending the Dutch Oven Gathering can call the Fort Towson Historic Site at 580-873-2634 or email fttowson@history.ok.gov to register or find more information.