Hatfield Lecture Series: An Evening with Rick Atkinson in Bend

Deschutes Historical Museum| | website
Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend, United States

In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration, Deschutes Historical Museum is proud to host a special event […]

Hatfield Lecture Series: An Evening with Rick Atkinson in Medford

Southern Oregon Historical Society| website
Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, Oregon

In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration, Southern Oregon Historical Society is proud to host a special […]

Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro

Hillsboro Airport, 3355 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with three days of aviation excellence at the 2026 Oregon International Air Show. Experience thrilling demonstrations from the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, U.S. Marine […]

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 […]