Events

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Shoppers visit the OHS Museum Store. Photo by Andrea Lonas Photography.

Special Event     

Summer Sales Spectacular

75% off or more in the OHS Museum Store!

Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Free
  • Family-friendly
A researcher explores OHS Digital Collections during a visit to OHS’s research library. Photo by Andie Petkus.

Education Event, Virtual Event     

All About Access: Exploring OHS Collections Online

Presented by Nicole Yasuhara and Mathieu Deschaine

Virtual program via Zoom


Register here

  • Free
  • RSVP Required
  • Teachers
  • Researchers
Keisha Blain headshot, courtesy of Keisha Blain

Virtual Event     

Historians and the News: Keisha N. Blain

A conversation with Dr. Keisha N. Blain and Dr. Christopher McKnight Nichols

Virtual program via Zoom

Registration is required to attend this free virtual event and to access the recording for 30 days following the program.


Register Here

  • Free
  • RSVP Required
  • Teachers
  • Researchers
An OHS staff member welcomes a visitor to the research library. Photo by Andie Petkus.

Special Event     

Research Library Renovation Celebration

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Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • RSVP Required
  • Members Only
Doris Kearns Goodwin. Photo by Annie Leibovitz.

Lecture, Attend In Person or Online     Series: Hatfield Lecture Series

Doris Kearns Goodwin

MEMBERS: OHS members were sent an email on August 2 with details on how to access members-only pricing for Doris Kearns Goodwin. If you did not receive this email, please email HatfieldSeries@ohs.org or call 503.306.5220. Not a member? Join today to access discounted pricing.


Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Teachers
  • Researchers
Visitors tour the Oregon Historical Society's “Experience Oregon” cornerstone exhibition. Photo by Andie Petkus.

Education Event     

Educator Night

Register here


Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • RSVP Required
  • Teachers
Meier and Frank 1976 Christmas display. CN 023668 bb006591

Special Event     

Holiday Cheer


Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Free
Nina Totenberg

Lecture, Attend In Person or Online     Series: Hatfield Lecture Series

Nina Totenberg

Tickets to the four-part series go on sale to members on Thursday, October 20 and to the public on Thursday, November 10.


Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Teachers
  • Researchers
Mae Ngai

Lecture, Attend In Person or Online     Series: Hatfield Lecture Series

Mae Ngai

Tickets to the four-part series go on sale to members on Thursday, October 20 and to the public on Thursday, November 10.


Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Teachers
  • Researchers
Douglas Brinkley

Lecture, Attend In Person or Online     Series: Hatfield Lecture Series

Douglas Brinkley

Tickets to the four-part series go on sale to members on Thursday, October 20 and to the public on Thursday, November 10.


Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

  • Teachers
  • Researchers