Lecture: The American Revolution – An Enduring Paradox

Benton County Historical Society| | website
The Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath, United States

Join historian William G. Robbins for a lecture on the enduring paradox of the American Revolution on May 16, 2026. He will explore the ideals and contradictions in the Declaration […]

Spoken Word Celebration: Readings from Oregon Poets

Turnstone Books of Oregon| website
Baxter Hill Community Hall, 1780 Baxter Road SE, Salem, United States

Celebrate Oregon 250 with Turnstone Books of Oregon at the Baxter Hill Community Hall in Salem on May 16 for a poetry reading featuring contributors to “Just Imagine: Oregon Horizons” […]

Oregon Connections: Race, Citizenship, and Labor

Oregon Historical Society
Virtual event via Zoom

OHS presents “Oregon Connections: A Conversation Series on the Right to be Free,” an all-virtual program series featuring conversations among experts and with audience members. Although many of the decisions […]

Historic Vessels Guided Museum Tour

Columbia River Maritime Museum| | website
Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, United States

The semiquincentennial marks the beginning of our nation. The Columbia River Maritime Museum is looking at the mouth of the Columbia’s own beginnings by highlighting several significant vessels and how […]

Matthew O. C. Murphy Open House

St. Paul Mission Historical Society| website
Matthew O’Connor Murphy House Museum, 4245 Mission Ave. NE, St. Paul, OR, United States

The Matthew O’Connor Murphy House Museum that is maintained by the St. Paul Mission Historical Society (SPMHS) will be open for touring from 11am to 3pm on May 23 and […]

Memorial Day Celebration in Mt. Angel

Mt. Angel American Legion Post #89
Calvary Cemetery, 1015 N. Main Street, Mt. Angel, OR, United States

Join Mt. Angel’s Memorial Day celebration, featuring patriotic music by Marion County Citizens Band, presentation of colors, welcome remarks by Mt. Angel Mayor Joe Pfau, celebration of mass, reading of […]

Archaeology Roadshow: Portland

Archaeology Roadshow| | website
Gateway Discovery Park, 10520 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for the 14th annual Archaeology Roadshow in Portland on Saturday, May 30. Immerse yourself in the heritage of our region while engaging with over 30 pop-up exhibits and hands-on […]

Eugene Gleemen 100th Anniversary & America 250th Gala

The Eugene Gleemen| website
McArthur Court, 1601 University Street, Eugene, OR, United States

Join the Eugene Gleemen on May 30 at McArthur Court for a once-in-a-century gala! Celebrating 100 years of song and America’s 250th anniversary, we’re bringing “living history” to life. Experience […]

Oregon Connections: Community Organizing

Oregon Historical Society
Virtual event via Zoom

OHS presents “Oregon Connections: A Conversation Series on the Right to be Free,” an all-virtual program series featuring conversations among experts and with audience members. Although many of the decisions […]