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) Happy Birthday, Oregon! Free Admission for Oregon Statehood Day Sunday, February 14, 2010 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Docent tours through our award winning exhibit, Oregon My Oregon at 1 and 3 p.m.
Rick Meyer will be performing his Old Time Music Show, filled with pioneer instruments from a banjo to a noseflute at 1:45 p.m.
Bob Hart will be giving a lively tale of famous Oregon adventurer Joe Meek in his performance of “From the Wigwam to the Whitehouse” at 3:30 p.m.
What could be a birthday without cake? Stick around, because we will be cutting Oregon’s birthday cake at 2:45 p.m. Family Day Celebrate Oregon’s Birthday and Black History Month Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Listen to Oregon stories from storyteller Will Hornyak.
Visit with costumed interpreters from the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers.
Hear about the life of Dr. John McLoughlin, Father of Oregon, from OHS Docent John Andersen.
Make a birthday card for Oregon.
Join us for one last look at A Heartfelt Welcome: The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Collection. The exhibit closes Sunday, Feburary 21.
Two children admitted free with one paid adult admission. History Pub - “"Renewal and Removal in North/Northeast Portland" At McMenamins Kennedy School Monday, February 22, 2010 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us on the last Monday of the month for an evening of beer and history at McMenamins Kennedy School. Last month’s history pub was a huge success, and we are looking forward to this month’s lecture titled “Renewal and Removal in North/Northeast Portland.” Presented by Carl Abbott, PSU professor of Urban Studies and Planning, Thomas Robinson, Historic Photo Archives, and former residents, this lecture focuses on the dramatic changes to the landscape radiating from NE Broadway and Interstate Avenue, beginning in the 1950s. All ages are welcome and admission is free. Canned food donations will be accepted for the Oregon Food Bank. Hatfield Lecture Series Ron White – Abraham Lincoln At the First Congregational Church Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
It’s finally here – our 2010 Hatfield Lecture series begins this month with an exciting lecture by Ron White. White is the author of many books on our 16th president, including A. Lincoln: A Biography, Lincoln’s Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural, and The Eloquent President: A Portrait of Lincoln Through His Words. This evening promises to give listeners an insightful look into the history of Lincoln, and will provide a great start to this year’s series. If you have not purchased your tickets, series tickets are still available, and individual lecture tickets are now on sale. Click here for more information on speakers and ticket sales.
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) |
