Temporary Detention: A Guide to the Forced Assembly Centers

Japanese American Museum of Oregon| website
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1333 SE 28th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Learn about a recently completed multimedia project, Temporary Detention: A Guide to the Forced “Assembly Centers”. This interactive website explores the history and legacy of the 16 temporary detention centers […]

Oregon Connections: Tribal Sovereignty and Civil Rights

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 […]

Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol

Oregon State Capitol| website
Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR

The third Saturday of March, by state statute, is Cherry Blossom Day at the capitol. Celebrate spring, the blossoming cherry trees in the Capitol Mall, and the impact of Japanese […]

“From Sea to Shining Sea” Documentary Screening

Oregon Historical Society
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

“America the Beautiful” may be America’s most beloved song. But few know about the fascinating life of the writer behind it. From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the […]

Consider This: The Changing Roles of Religious Spaces in Oregon

Oregon Humanities| website
HQ, 112 Depot Street, La Grande, OR, United States

Join Oregon Humanities on Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm for a conversation about the changing role of religious spaces in Oregon. Guests Frank So, director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon; Rev. Amy Jayne […]

Heritage Talk: A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest

Salem Art Association| | website
Bush House Museum, 600 Mission Street SE, Salem, OR, United States

The Salem Art Association’s Heritage Talks series continues on Friday, April 3 with speaker Dr. Russell Low as he explores his family’s struggle to establish roots and pursue their dreams […]