Events Calendar
 What's Happening? From our interactive museum exhibits to our Research Library to our premier meeting and event space, there's always something fun happening at the Oregon Historical Society. See below for upcoming events.
January - May 2010 Calendar of Events click here (PDF) Hatfield Lecture Series Dr. Patty Limerick – Department of the Interior and the American West At the First Congregational Church Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Our next speaker in the Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum is Patty Limerick, Faculty Director and the Chair of the Board of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado. Limerick has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between academics and the general public, as well as worked to demonstrate the benefits of applying historical perspective to contemporary dilemmas. Author of Remedies for a New West and Legacy of Conquest, we are excited to have Limerick share her knowledge on the Department of the Interior and the American West. Individual tickets are still on sale for the last three lectures through Box Office Tickets. Click here for more information on speakers and ticket sales.
Family Day “Becoming American” Saturday, March 20, 2010 11am-3pm
View the Smithsonian exhibit, Becoming American. Explore immigration from the unique perspective of teenagers.
Experience and learn about Henna hand painting from11am to 3pm.
Make hand puppets reflecting the people featured in the exhibit and create a puppet show.
Hear a gallery talk on the immigration and the Yasui brothers at noon in the exhibit, Oregon My Oregon.
Two children admitted free with one paid adult admission. History Pub – “The Columbia River Highway: Its History, Decline and Preservation” At McMenamins Kennedy School Monday, March 29, 2010 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for history pub this month in the Kennedy School theater, brought to you by the Holy Names Heritage Center, McMenamins and OHS. This month’s topic: “The Columbia River Highway: Its History, Decline and Preservation." Guest speakers Robert Hadlow, David Sell and George Fekaris will be sharing the history of the Columbia River Highway, including the restoration and reconnection work that has taken place since the highway was added to the National Register of Historic Places. All ages are welcome to this free event. Canned food donations will be accepted for the Oregon Food Bank. Camp Swallowtail
Step back in time ...
Join the fun and explore the Museum! Enjoy hands-on experiences, indoor and outdoor activities, games, special guests, and tours of historical locations in the downtown area.
Each day of Camp Swallowtail features a different theme including: Oregon Trail, Exhibits Extravaganza, History Detectives and Archaeology, Portland Power, and Oregon History Fun Day. For more information and Enrollment Form click here (PDF) Oregon Experience From historical biographies to issues and events that have shaped our state, Oregon Experience is an exciting television series co-produced by OPB and the Oregon Historical Society. The series explores Oregon's rich past and helps all of us — from natives to newcomers — gain a better understanding of the historical, social and political fabric of our state.
Each half-hour show brings to life fascinating characters — both familiar and forgotten — who've played key roles in building our state into the unique place we call home. The Winter Historian Newsletter is Now Online
This year, we have so much in store at the Oregon Historical Society, from new exhibits, to new programming, and a release of a vintage license plate! Read about what is coming up in our online version of The Historian.
To view the Winter Historian Newsletter click here (PDF 2MB)
Past Historians Fall 2009 Historian click here (PDF 2MB) |
