Join the Oregon Historical Society for the 2026 Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series, featuring four powerful voices exploring democracy, human rights, identity, and revolution. This year’s speakers include Keisha Blain, Michael Luo, Megan Kate Nelson, and Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson. Rick Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American […]

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 with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars, including The […]

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 event with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars, including […]

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 Corps F-35B Demo Team, and the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing F-15 Eagles. The USAF Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team and world-class aerobatic […]

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 of Independence as we contemplate the 250th anniversary of the signing of this important document. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are […]

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon invites you to a special conversation, inspired by the current exhibition, Minidoka on Our Minds. Kelly Goto (Seattle Samurai) and Frank Abe (We Hereby Refuse) […]

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” […]

Marshfield High School cordially invites active-duty military, veterans, their guests, and all other community members to attend the 14th Annual Memorial Day Assembly as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. For […]

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 […]