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Oregon’s Anniversary of Statehood Event

Date:
Saturday, February 14
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Website:
https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregon-statehood/
Organizer:
Oregon State Capitol
Phone
503-986-1388
Location:
Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone:
503-986-1388

​Come and join us in celebration of Oregon’s statehood. Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859, but we honor the history of the land since time immemorial with the inclusion of our sovereign tribes. This event is free and open to the public. Capitol doors will open at 10am. Please be aware there is security screening to enter the building.

Schedule of Events

  • 10am to 11am: Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, Rotunda
  • 10am to 12pm: Secretary of State Tobias Read discusses the Oregon Blue Book and Oregon Constitution, Galleria
  • 11am: Birthday Cupcakes, Galleria (while supplies last)
  • 12pm to 1pm: Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, Rotunda
  • 1pm to 1:45pm: Wagon Wheelers Square Dancers, Rotunda

All Day Events (10am to 2pm)

  • View Oregon’s original constitution on display in the Galleria
  • Experience living history and meet historical costumed interpreters in the Galleria
  • Activity stations will be available for families from our multiple cultural and heritage partners

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking
  • Service animals welcome