The Look Back Lecture Series: Oregon City’s Chinese Expulsion
Museum of the Oregon Territory | 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City, 97045During the late 1800s, anti-Chinese discrimination was on the rise in Oregon. This was fueled by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese immigration to the United States. On February 22, 1886, 40 men forced Chinese workers out of Oregon City and onto a steamboat to Portland. The group blamed Chinese laborers for […]
Exhibit: “Swedish Cabins: The Legacy of Henry Steiner & Fogelbo”
Echoes of ‘76 Exhibition
Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park | SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton, 97005The 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 […]
Exhibit: “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns”
Gresham History Week
Gresham Historical Society | 410 N Main Ave, Gresham, 97030Gresham 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 […]
Greater Yamhill County U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration
Memorial Park Newberg | 411 S Howard Street, Newberg, 97132The Greater Yamhill County U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration honors 250 years of American independence, civic responsibility, and service. The event highlights the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the hard-fought Revolutionary War that secured our freedom, connecting those historic acts of courage to the continuing service and sacrifices of veterans who have defended that freedom […]
America’s Potluck
Various LocationsJoin your neighbors for a nationwide communal meal on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of America250 Utah’s “America’s Potluck.” This initiative invites communities to slow down, share food, and connect across differences — fostering belonging, conversation, and unity. Inspired by the tradition of Sunday dinner, participants are encouraged to host or co-host a potluck […]
