On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere, William Dawes, and others rode to Lexington, Massachusetts, warning minutemen and households about the approach of British forces. Behind him, lanterns in the steeple of the Old North Church were shining the agreed upon code made famous by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “One if by land, […]
Join OPB and Ken Burns for an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the United State of America with Burns' new film "The American Revolution." Following dozens of figures from various backgrounds and individual stories, viewers experience the war through the memories of the men and women who lived through it.
The event will feature selections from the documentary, a behind-the-scenes conversation hosted by OPB’s Geoff Norcross with Burns, David Schmidt, and historian Alan Taylor who worked on the film.
Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt directed the six-part, 12-hour documentary series, which premieres on OPB TV November 16, 2025, and explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence.
The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is a public/private entity owned by the people of Oregon. The Fair began in 1861 in Oregon City. In 1862, the Fair moved to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, the State Capitol. The Center hosts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year, with premier concerts, art, culture, rides, agricultural exhibits, and livestock exhibits. Throughout the year, the Fair and Exposition Center works with multiple agencies to help facilitate emergency and disaster response needs.
For decades, the Coburg Antique and Vintage Fair has been enchanting visitors from near and far. This iconic event, set against the historic backdrop of Downtown Coburg, transports fair goers on a captivating journey into the past. Drawing thousands of attendees each year, this celebrated fair has become a beloved tradition for antique enthusiasts and […]
Join Oregon Humanities for a conversation with Akhil Reed Amar, one of the country’s leading thinkers on constitutional law. We’ll explore how equality has been a core part of our laws, history, and self-understanding, and consider how we strive toward this ideal today. We’ll also dig into the arguments and assumptions that informed the U.S. […]
Each year, the Coburg Community Grange hangs 48 banners on light posts during the month of November honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans who live in the Coburg Fire District. The banners are double sided and contain a picture of the veteran, branch of service, and a thank you to the veteran’s family. Twelve […]
In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans and family members accompanying them will receive free admission to the Oregon Historical Society Saturday, November 8 through Monday, November 10. OHS will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of the holiday. Studying history deepens our understanding of the past, provides context for the present, and […]
