Sharing the Spirit of America

America 250 Hawai’i| website
Various Locations

On July 8, 2026, communities across the nation and territories will unite in a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating its first public reading in 1776. “Sharing the […]

Oregon Folklife Residency: Cheryl Newhouse

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center| | website
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 OR Hwy-86, Baker City, United States

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 […]

Music in the Pines: La Pine’s Summer Concert Series

La Pine Parks and Recreation District| | website
La Pine Parks and Recreation, 16405 1st Street, La Pine, United States

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 […]

American Tapestry Concert

Oregon Bach Festival| | website
Silva Concert Hall, One Eugene Center (7th & Willamette), Eugene, OR, United States

Conductors Gemma New and Anton Armstrong combine forces for a thrilling exploration of contemporary American music. The evening features Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, with pianist Conrad Tao — hailed […]

Travel with Oregon Military Museum Project

Oregon Military Museum Project| | website
Various Locations

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, trace the story of the nation’s rise on a journey with Oregon Military Museum Project through Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Begin […]

Crooked River Roundup Horse Races

Crooked River Roundup| | website
Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main Street, Prineville, United States

In 1967, parimutuel horse racing was added to the line-up of Crooked River Roundup events. In the early years, the weeklong Roundup featured horse racing from Wednesday through Saturday, followed […]

Book Club is Wine Club: Portland’s Audacious Champion

Japanese American Museum of Oregoon| | website
JAMO Annex, 431 NW Flanders St., Portland, United States

Please join the Japanese American Museum of Oregon for a special book club discussion with Erica Naito-Campbell, author of Portland’s Audacious Champion. Hear from the author, engage in a discussion […]

The Lung Family: Connecting Past and Present in Auburn, Oregon

Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project| | website
Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City, United States

Discover the story of one family's connection to Oregon's Chinese American heritage. Linda Lung is a dedicated historian, genealogist, and lineal descendant of early Chinese pioneers who shaped the American […]