The iconic Astoria Column, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable landmarks, will celebrate its centennial in July 2026, marking 100 years since its dedication in 1926. Completed in 1926, the Astoria Column was inspired by Rome’s Trajan Column and built to commemorate the pioneering spirit of the Pacific Northwest and the founding of Astoria […]
The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project is an award-winning, multi-agency statewide collaboration that uses community archaeology and public history to uncover the stories of Chinese communities across Oregon. The project has investigated railroad and mining camps, Chinatowns, and more. In this presentation, Chelsea Rose will share recent findings from ongoing research, including investigations into the lives […]
Cruise the Rogue is Southern Oregon's premier all-genre automotive festival, held in Historic Downtown Grants Pass and Riverside Park. Now in its inaugural year as a full festival, the event continues a 15-year cruise tradition that has attracted participants from across the Pacific Northwest. The four-day festival from July 23–26, 2026, include a Show & […]
Music in the Pines is La Pine’s community concert series, offering live music, local food, vendors, and relaxed summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor setting of La Pine Parks and Recreation. Featuring local bands and community-centered activities, the series gives residents and visitors a true taste of La Pine’s culture, creativity, and natural beautity — […]
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is Central Oregon’s premier summer tradition, bringing together community, culture, and western heritage for an unforgettable, multi-day celebration. The largest country fair in Oregon, it showcases the very best of the region from agriculture and livestock to arts, entertainment, and family-friendly fun for all ages. This year’s fair runs […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on August 7 for an educational talk exploring the origins of the U.S. Coast Guard. Before the Coast Guard, there was the Revenue Cutter Service, a federal agency created in 1790 to assist with tax collection. From its roots in 1790, a modern U.S. Coast Guard would later be […]
Music in the Pines is La Pine’s community concert series, offering live music, local food, vendors, and relaxed summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor setting of La Pine Parks and Recreation. Featuring local bands and community-centered activities, the series gives residents and visitors a true taste of La Pine’s culture, creativity, and natural beautity — […]
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. Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, the friends organization for NHOTIC, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural […]
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining three days of incredible aviation at the 2026 Oregon International Air Show. Marvel at the precision flying of the Blue Angels alongside the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo Team, and the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd […]
