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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Yasui Family: An American Story
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Yasui family were among the millions of immigrants who came to the United States seeking new opportunities during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Like many Issei (first-generation Japanese immigrants)\, they experienced racism and oppression; state and federal laws prevented Japanese immigrants from owning land\, and anti-Japanese organizations sought to strip Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) of their birthright citizenship. Yet Nikkei (Japanese immigrants and their descendants) like the Yasui family persisted in establishing roots in Oregon\, starting families and businesses\, and shaping the social and economic fabric of the communities where they lived. \nFollowing December 7\, 1941\, when the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II\, the U.S. government forcibly removed over 110\,000 Nikkei — including U.S. citizens — from their homes and sent them to concentration camps\, often in harsh\, remote areas. After the war\, many members of the Yasui family returned to Oregon\, although some incarcerees chose not to return home due to persistent racism in their communities. \nWhile the Yasui family endured racism and incarceration\, they also shared a commitment to equal justice through engagement with the local\, state\, and national forces that determined — and withheld — their civil rights. Through photographs\, personal journals\, documents\, and objects\, this exhibition explores how one Japanese American family’s story reflects the complexity of the American story. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/the-yasui-family-an-american-story/
LOCATION:Oregon Historical Society\, 1200 SW Park Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260107T203838Z
CREATED:20260107T203838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203838Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Waves of Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Waves of Tradition celebrates the diverse maritime traditions and scenic beauty that shaped Oregon’s South Coast in conjunction with the United States’ 250th anniversary. Highlights include local cultural connections to the shipbuilding and fishing industries as well as traditional festivals\, legends\, and superstitions. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-waves-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Coos History Museum\, 1210 North Front Street\, Coos Bay\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T191310Z
CREATED:20260212T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191310Z
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SUMMARY:Telling the Story: America at 250 Years
DESCRIPTION:Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) will be collecting stories from March 1 through July 4\, 2026. Museum staff will attend multiple events around the county to deliver archival paper to communities who wish to participate. \nOn June 27\, Heritage Station will host “share your story\,” a day set aside for those wishing to contribute their stories to stop in and submit them. \nStaff and volunteers will be on hand to help\, and archival materials will be provided! There will also be drop off points around the county for those who are unable to attend on June 27. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/telling-the-story-america-at-250-years/
LOCATION:Heritage Station Museum\, 108 SW Frazer Avenue\, Pendleton\, OR\, 97801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211147Z
CREATED:20260609T211147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211147Z
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SUMMARY:Standing for Justice: The Japanese Americans Shaping Oregon
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the nation’s 250th anniversary as well as the 50th anniversary of the termination of Executive Order 9066. As we reflect on these two milestones\, what does democracy mean when it is denied\, challenged\, and ultimately restored? \nFor the Japanese Americans featured in this exhibition\, the answer was to fight injustice with action. Learn about remarkable Oregonians who have embodied democratic ideals\, including Elisa Dozono\, Tiffany Koyama Lane\, Lynn Nakamoto\, Bill Naito\, Minoru Yasui\, and Mari Watanabe\, as well as the causes and movements that have inspired and united the Japanese American community in Oregon. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/standing-for-justice-the-japanese-americans-shaping-oregon/
LOCATION:Japanese American Museum of Oregon\, 411 NW Flanders Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T210220Z
CREATED:20260526T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T210220Z
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SUMMARY:How We Show Up: Oregon Jews in Civil Society\, An America 250 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Since Oregon’s founding in 1859\, Jews have participated in public life—building towns and holding office in the nineteenth century\, advocating for civil rights\, immigrant communities\, and social justice in the decades that followed. Drawing from the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education’s collections\, How We Show Up shares the stories of early Jewish mayors who helped establish towns across Oregon\, women who organized networks of social welfare and immigrant support\, and lawyers\, activists\, and community leaders who worked to expand civil rights and democratic participation. The exhibition also examines moments of tension and contradiction\, exploring the limits of acceptance and the complexities of minority politics. As part of the national America 250 commemoration\, How We Show Up reflects on the ongoing work of democracy—and narrates how each generation chooses to show up. \nThe public opening for the exhibition on June 28 is from 3:00 – 5:00pm \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/how-we-show-up-oregon-jews-in-civil-society-an-america-250-exhibition/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211711Z
CREATED:20260609T211711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211711Z
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SUMMARY:One Nation
DESCRIPTION:One Nation Exhibition brings together contemporary artists who explore the ideals and contradictions embedded in the American promise. Drawing on the national motto E Pluribus Unum\, “Out of Many\, One\,” the exhibition reflects on how a diverse society strives toward unity while confronting social\, political\, and cultural divisions. \nThrough painting\, photography\, sculpture\, textile\, and mixed media\, the artists consider themes central to American civic life: immigration and belonging\, protest and dissent\, labor and economic justice\, religious freedom\, racial inequality\, and democratic ideals. Personal histories and collective memory intersect throughout the exhibition. \nPortraits of leaders and everyday citizens appear alongside symbolic images of journeys\, borders\, and shared responsibility. Together\, these works invite viewers to consider what unites Americans\, what challenges the nation’s commitment to liberty and justice\, and the role individuals and communities play in shaping the country’s future.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/one-nation/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T233347Z
CREATED:20260714T233327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T233347Z
UID:10000966-1783083600-1794672000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Experience World War I through the eyes of an ordinary American soldier in Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War\, a special exhibition at the Woodburn Museum. Discover the story of combat engineer Sgt. Wayne Woodruff through personal artifacts\, including his unlaundered trench coat\, training manuals\, and pocket Bible\, offering a powerful glimpse into his wartime experiences. This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the America 250 Oregon Commission. \nWoodburn Museum is open 1pm-4pm\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nASL interpretation\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/sapper-sgt-wayne-woodruff-and-the-great-war-exhibition/
LOCATION:Woodburn Museum\, 455 N. Front Street\, Woodburn\, 97071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T220648Z
CREATED:20260623T220648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T220648Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of How We Show Up Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of How We Show Up exhibition and leave inspired to show up in your community. \nHow We Show Up narrates the need to build a better future by including morally difficult histories\, such as Jewish participation in settler colonialism\, silence during Japanese incarceration\, tensions around Chinese immigration\, and debates over Israel. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome\nSensory-friendly accommodations
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-how-we-show-up-exhibit/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T220305Z
CREATED:20260623T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T220305Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of One Nation Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of the One Nation Exhibition that reflects on how a diverse society strives toward unity while confronting social\, political\, and cultural divisions. \nThe exhibition repeatedly returns to the idea of E Pluribus Unum\, meaning “Out of many\, one.” Nothing is settled. Instead\, democracy is an ongoing aspiration and shared responsibility. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-one-nation-exhibit/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260908T203124Z
CREATED:20260908T203124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T203124Z
UID:10000973-1788978600-1788982200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty in Action | American History with Cub Scouts Pack 169
DESCRIPTION:Join Cub Scouts Pack 169 for Liberty in Action\, an hour of fun hands-on activities celebrating America 250 and our American heritage. \nLearn about flag presentations\, churn butter\, participate in a service project honoring our veterans and activity duty military\, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate; activities are appropriate for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/liberty-in-action-american-history-with-cub-scouts-pack-169/
LOCATION:Holbrook Masonic Lodge #30\, 2019 Main Street\, Forest Grove\, 97116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T204214Z
CREATED:20260908T204214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T204214Z
UID:10000974-1789804800-1789819200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Estuaries: Fall Migratory Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join the MidCoast Watersheds Council for a place-based event that celebrates our scenic estuaries — locations where rivers meet the sea that are vital habitats to supporting life in all of its forms — in observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States! \nThe event will begin with an interpretive walk along the beautiful Yaquina Bay Estuary Trail. Participants will observe fall migratory shorebirds and learn about the importance of estuaries for fish\, wildlife\, and people from Cheryl Horton\, Estuary Program Manager at MidCoast Watersheds Council\, and Timothy Lawes\, Wildlife Ecologist and Photographer. \nAfter the walk\, we will head to the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center to learn how to draw a shorebird from Nora Sheerwood\, a local Scientific Illustrator. \nNo prior drawing experience is required. Please bring binoculars – we will have limited extras to share. \nLocation 1: Idaho Flat West Clam Access\, SE Marine Science Dr.\, Newport\, OR 97365\nLocation 2: Pacific Maritime Heritage Center\, 333 SE Bay Blvd.\, Newport\, OR 97365 \nFunding for this event is generously provided by the America 250 Oregon Commission. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/celebrating-estuaries-fall-migratory-birds/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260313T033013Z
CREATED:20260313T033013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T033013Z
UID:10000878-1789808400-1789830000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Annual Springwater Community Fair & Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Springwater Grange #263 is excited to be hosting their annual Springwater Community Fair on Saturday September 19. Come see your neighbor’s best produce\, canning\, photography\, crafts\, and more\, and participate in events and activities for the whole family. \nThe fair and car show runs from 9am to 3pm at the Grange hall at 24591 S. Springwater Road. The event is free\, but some activities may have a small charge. Refreshments are available for purchase including slices of the prize-winning pies\, breakfast sandwiches starting at 8am\, and BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs starting at 12pm. \nActivities during the day will include cornhole\, a scavenger hunt\, tie dying\, and the ever-popular cake walk. Community members are invited to bring their best samples of produce from their garden\, food preservation\, photos\, artwork\, handicrafts\, and more for exhibiting and judging. Plus\, enter the 4th annual Car Show (with tractors and motorcycles\, too!). Entry fee is $10 per displayed vehicle. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/annual-springwater-community-fair-car-show/
LOCATION:Springwater Grange Hall\, 24591 S Springwater Road\, Estacada\, OR\, 97023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springwater Grange #263":MAILTO:jerp0323@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T004502Z
CREATED:20260421T004502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T004502Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Folklife Residency: Clair Kehrberg
DESCRIPTION:The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC)\, with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation\, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency\,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network. \nCrossroads Carnegie Art Center\, the friends organization for NHOTIC\, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the Oregon 250 Celebrations. \nFrom September 24 to September 26\, NHOTIC welcomes Clair Kehrberg of John Day\, a master leatherworker\, gear\, and saddle maker. She will demonstrate the techniques she has learned and highlight her unique leatherworking style with smaller leather pieces such as purses\, bags\, jewelry\, and decorative items. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-folklife-residency-clair-kehrberg/
LOCATION:National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center\, 22267 OR Hwy-86\, Baker City\, 97814\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center":MAILTO:ginger@crossroads-arts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T163058Z
CREATED:20260914T163058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T163058Z
UID:10000975-1791109800-1791120600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul Mission Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The St. Paul Mission Historical Society’s annual meeting will include a complimentary brunch and an opportunity to pick up free copies of Harriet Munnick’s Catholic Church Records of the Pacific Northwest\, the Vancouver and St. Paul volumes. Attendees will have time to share stories of their St. Paul connections and ancestors. A tour of the historic Matthew O. C. Murphy House will conclude the event. \nThe St. Paul Mission Historical Society\, founded in 1976\, preserves the history and traditions of Marion County’s French Prairie area. It owns and maintains two historic houses and hosts thousands of digital images on its website. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/st-paul-mission-historical-society-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Paul\, Oregon\, Fire Hall\, 4233 Church Ave NE\, St. Paul\, 97137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T221159Z
CREATED:20260623T221159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T221159Z
UID:10000953-1791113400-1791118800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: To What Do We Pledge?
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Oregon Humanities and community organizer Wendy Willis\, this conversation will explore what it means to “mutually pledge” ourselves to one another today. \nWhile the opening of the Declaration of Independence gets the fanfare and the fireworks—“When in the course of human events” and all that—the closing clause contains a quiet promise: “We mutually pledge to each other our Lives\, our Fortunes\, and our sacred Honor.” \nWhen we talk about the founding\, we often think of it as a severing from a distant power and a proclamation of individual rights. And yet\, buried in that big individualistic origin story\, there is a pledge of support\, solidarity\, and mutual aid. Today\, as we witness political violence\, hostility\, and polarization\, this conversation invites us to explore what it means for us to be bound to one another and to ask ourselves: is there any idea\, any value\, any dream for the future that we care about enough to tie ourselves to one another to protect or pursue it? \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/community-conversation-to-what-do-we-pledge/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T221015Z
CREATED:20260623T221015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T221015Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of How We Show Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of How We Show Up exhibition and leave inspired to show up in your community. \nHow We Show Up narrates the need to build a better future by including morally difficult histories\, such as Jewish participation in settler colonialism\, silence during Japanese incarceration\, tensions around Chinese immigration\, and debates over Israel. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-how-we-show-up-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T220835Z
CREATED:20260623T220835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T220835Z
UID:10000951-1791122400-1791126000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Public Tour of One Nation Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of the One Nation Exhibition that reflects on how a diverse society strives toward unity while confronting social\, political\, and cultural divisions. \nThe exhibition repeatedly returns to the idea of E Pluribus Unum\, meaning “Out of many\, one.” Nothing is settled. Instead\, democracy is an ongoing aspiration and shared responsibility. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-one-nation-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T163708Z
CREATED:20260914T163708Z
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SUMMARY:The Nisei Paradox: Japanese American Draft Resisters during World War II
DESCRIPTION:The Nisei Paradox\, a multi-media stage reading created\, produced\, and performed by a group of judges and attorneys\, tells the story of 42 young Japanese Americans who chose to resist the draft and fight injustice through civil disobedience. \nDuring WWII\, young Japanese Americans (Nisei) incarcerated at the Minidoka Relocation Center in Southeast Idaho\, faced a paradox: fight for a country that had stripped them of their civil liberties\, taken away their freedom\, and placed them and their families behind barbed wire\, not because they were the enemy but because they looked like the enemy; or\, resist the draft because they and their families had been unconstitutionally and unfairly incarcerated. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/the-nisei-paradox-japanese-american-draft-resisters-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:McMenamins Mission Theater\, 1624 NW Glisan St\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T160000
DTSTAMP:20261013T194524Z
CREATED:20261013T194524Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Pursuit of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is pleased to welcome The Pursuit of Happiness\, a traveling photographic exhibition from the Oregon Historical Society and America 250 Oregon Commission. Created in partnership with photographer Peter Marbach\, the exhibition celebrates the people\, places\, traditions\, and experiences that make Oregon unique. Through photographs of festivals\, events\, celebrations\, and communities from across the state\, The Pursuit of Happiness captures moments of joy\, creativity\, connection\, and the beauty of Oregon. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition and discover the diverse communities and traditions that contribute to Oregon’s cultural landscape. \nThe Pursuit of Happiness will be on display at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum October 7 through December 31\, 2026. Admission is by donation. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-the-pursuit-of-happiness/
LOCATION:Cannon Beach History Center & Museum\, 1387 S. Spruce St.\, Cannon Beach\, 97110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T004744Z
CREATED:20260421T004744Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Folklife Residency: Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris
DESCRIPTION:The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC)\, with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation\, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency\,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network. \nCrossroads Carnegie Art Center\, the friends organization for NHOTIC\, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the Oregon 250 Celebrations. \nFrom October 15 to October 17\, NHOTIC will host Oregon Cultural Keeper Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris (Pendleton). Katie Harris Murphy Kap Kap Tsonmi is a bead worker\, plateau style dancer\, and traditional artist of the Wallowa Band Nimiipuu\, Cayuse\, Umatilla\, and Karuk tribes. Mary Harris Ipnawasatillup\,is a skilled seamstress and beadworker with a profound love for song and dance. In 2025 Katie\, Mary\, and Sister Anna authored and published their first book\, This Native American Life: Soul of the Dress.  \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-folklife-residency-katie-harris-murphy-and-mary-harris/
LOCATION:National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center\, 22267 OR Hwy-86\, Baker City\, 97814\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center":MAILTO:ginger@crossroads-arts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T175741Z
CREATED:20260817T175741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T175741Z
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SUMMARY:A Nation at 250 & Our Shared Future: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher McKnight Nichols
DESCRIPTION:Join SAGE on October 15 in Portland for an evening of reflection and conversation on the responsibilities of citizenship and the work of strengthening democracy in our communities. \nOur speaker\, historian Dr. Christopher McKnight Nichols of The Ohio State University\, will draw on his deep understanding of American history to explore a central question: Where are we in the arc of American democracy — and what does that mean for how we show up as citizens today? \nTo explore this question\, he will highlight three historical times — periods of challenge and uncertainty — to illuminate how earlier generations of Americans responded in pivotal moments\, and what those experiences may reveal about how we move forward today. He will also reflect on how American democracy has influenced democratic ideals around the world\, and what our current moment may signal beyond our borders. \nThe evening will conclude with a conversation with Dr. Nichols focused on practical ways to build trust\, engage across differences\, and strengthen civic life in our communities. \nNichols reminds us that the strength of the nation has always depended on the actions of its citizens — and that citizenship is not a spectator sport. This event invites each of us to consider how we will show up for one another and help carry the promise of democracy forward. \n 
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/a-nation-at-250-our-shared-future-a-conversation-with-dr-christopher-mcknight-nichols/
LOCATION:Taborspace\, 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, 97215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T170240Z
CREATED:20260914T170240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T170240Z
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SUMMARY:104th Annual Umatilla County Potato Show
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Umatilla County Potato Show was started in 1922 as a way to show off the variety of crops that could be profitably produced on the land in Umatilla County and to encourage diversification. The Umatilla County Potato Show was started by the Weston Mountain Potato Growers Association. It became an annual event\, with area growers competing for prizes with the many varieties of table and seed potatoes. \nFarming is no longer what it was in 1922\, but the Umatilla County Potato Show continues to be held in October of each year. It still features locally grown produce — both fresh and canned — but has expanded to include a local arts and crafts fair highlighting handiwork such as quilts\, paintings\, photography\, and baked goods. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/104th-annual-umatilla-county-potato-show/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 208 E Main Street\, Weston\, 97886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T221553Z
CREATED:20260623T221553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T221553Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of How We Show Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of How We Show Up exhibition and leave inspired to show up in your community. \nHow We Show Up narrates the need to build a better future by including morally difficult histories\, such as Jewish participation in settler colonialism\, silence during Japanese incarceration\, tensions around Chinese immigration\, and debates over Israel. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-how-we-show-up-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T221348Z
CREATED:20260623T221348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T221348Z
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SUMMARY:Public Tour of One Nation Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for a free guided tour of the One Nation Exhibition that reflects on how a diverse society strives toward unity while confronting social\, political\, and cultural divisions. \nThe exhibition repeatedly returns to the idea of E Pluribus Unum\, meaning “Out of many\, one.” Nothing is settled. Instead\, democracy is an ongoing aspiration and shared responsibility. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/public-tour-of-one-nation-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T153000
DTSTAMP:20261013T185659Z
CREATED:20261013T185659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T185659Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club is Wine Club – A Place for What We Lose
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for a special book club discussion with Tamiko Nimura\, author of A Place for What We Lose: A Daughter’s Return to Tule Lake. We will hear from the author\, have time to discuss this rich text together\, and enjoy locally produced Willamette Valley wines from Et Fille. \nThis event is free and open to the public. RSVP Here \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/book-club-is-wine-club-a-place-for-what-we-lose/
LOCATION:Japanese American Museum of Oregon\, 411 NW Flanders Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T191924Z
CREATED:20261013T191924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T191924Z
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SUMMARY:My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation
DESCRIPTION:Lakewood Theatre Company presents My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation on Veterans Day\, Sunday\, Nov. 8 at 7:30pm. Award-winning actress and singer Joan Freed shares her father’s World War II experiences through stories\, letters\, and classic 1940s songs. The performance honors the humor\, hardship\, and heroism of the era. Veterans will be recognized at the start of the evening\, and there will be a complimentary wine and dessert reception at 6:45pm. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/my-fathers-war-stories-tales-and-tunes-from-the-greatest-generation-2/
LOCATION:Lakewood Theatre Company\, 368 S State Street\, Lake Oswego\, 97034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260304T234809Z
CREATED:20260304T234809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T234809Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Roadshow: The Dalles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Archaeology Roadshow taking place in The Dalles on Saturday November 14. The 2026 theme is “Fire & Water\,” and the event will feature exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists \, representing universities\, tribes\, federal and state agencies\, companies\, and nonprofit organizations. Learn about ongoing heritage projects and ways you can get involved. Attendees can also bring personal objects (stone tools\, pottery\, animal bones) you wish to learn more about to a panel of experts. No financial appraisals are given.  \nThis free family friendly event gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn about Oregon’s past and its connection to us today. \nAbout Archaeology Roadshow \nThis event is one of five Archaeology Roadshows taking place across Oregon in 2026. The home organization is based out of Portland State University\, which works closely with local planning committees to put on each event. Besides supporting heritage education\, the Roadshow helps build community among organizations and individuals across the state who are passionate about heritage\, stewardship\, and public education. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome\n\n 
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/archaeology-roadshow-the-dalles/
LOCATION:Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum\, 5000 Discovery Dr.\, The Dalles\, 97058\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archaeology Roadshow":MAILTO:archshow@pdx.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T193046Z
CREATED:20261013T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T193046Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk with Elizabeth Mehren
DESCRIPTION:Come to hear stories of the lives of immigrants to Oregon from around the world and the important item they brought with them. \nI Lived to Tell the World presents thirteen inspiring profiles of men and women who have endured unthinkable cruelty\, only to resume productive lives in their new homes in Oregon. They come from Rwanda\, Myanmar\, Bosnia\, Syria\, and more—different stories\, different conflicts\, but similar paths through loss and violence to a new\, not always easy\, life in the United States. \nThe in-depth profiles are drawn from hours of interviews and oral histories. Journalist Elizabeth Mehren worked collaboratively with the survivors to honor the complexity of their experiences and to ensure that the stories are told with\, and not just about\, them. Mehren also weaves in historical\, cultural\, and political context alongside these personal stories of resilience. \nThe general public ticket price is $20; $18 for SAA-members\, and $10 for students. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/heritage-talk-with-elizabeth-mehren/
LOCATION:Bush House Museum\, 600 Mission Street SE\, Salem\, OR\, United States
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