Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park

Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park | SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton, 97005

The Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication will unveil a new and unique memorial in Oregon and the western United States that honors the soldiers and patriots that sacrificed their lives and fortunes to achieve American independence, liberty, and freedom. The Memorial is a permanent addition to the Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park designed to honor America’s first […]

Free

Gresham History Week

Gresham Historical Society | 410 N Main Ave, Gresham, 97030

Gresham History Week is a summer festival for all ages! Explore events, games, tours, and activities all over the Gresham area while learning about the history all around us. History Week commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence by celebrating what makes Gresham unique — its people! Programs will include a city-wide scavenger hunt, live […]

Free

Consider This with Naomi Shihab Nye

Alberta Rose Theatre | 3000 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211

Join Oregon Humanities for a conversation with the extraordinary poet and novelist Naomi Shihab Nye about nations and communities. What makes this nation, the United States, what it is? How do nations change over time, and what moves those changes? How do communities become what we hope them to be? How should we strive to […]

$15