Telling the Story: America at 250 Years

Umatilla County Historical Society| website
Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Avenue, Pendleton, OR, United States

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) will be collecting stories from March 1 through July 4, 2026. Museum staff will attend multiple events around the county to deliver archival paper to communities who wish to participate. On June 27, Heritage Station will host “share your story,” a day set aside for those wishing to contribute their […]

Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow: Harney County

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Hines City Park, Hines, United States

Join us for the 7th annual Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow in Harney County on Saturday, June 27. The 2026 theme is “Fire & Water,” fundamental to the human story for all times and places. The Harney County Cultural Coalition has assembled artisans and craftspeople who will be demonstrating traditional skills such as saddle making and silver […]

Beyond Borders Concert

Oregon Bach Festival| | website
Beall Concert Hall, 961 E 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR, United States

The Oregon Bach Festival presents Beyond Borders, a powerful concert exploring how music tells the story of America. Across generations, composers displaced by war, persecution, or political upheaval found refuge in the United States, bringing new voices and traditions with them. This stirring program highlights the power of art to survive and flourish through tumult, […]

Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate

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Many Nations Longhouse, 1630 Columbia Street, Eugene, OR, United States

Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate is a dedicated American Indian classical composer and pianist who expresses his native culture in symphonic music, ballet, and opera. His compositions have been commissioned by major North American orchestras and ensembles, and his works are performed throughout the world. Oregon Bach Festival 2026 presents the world premiere of his Friendship Songs […]

St. Paul Rodeo

St. Paul Rodeo| | website
St. Paul, OR, 4174 Malo Avenue NE, St. Paul, United States

Experience five days of action-packed rodeo performances June 30 to July 4 at the St. Paul Rodeo, featuring professional rodeo athletes competing for more than half a million dollars in prize money, carnival rides, food vendors, shopping, live entertainment, and refreshments in our Tack Room Saloon and Outpost Bar. Don’t miss the July 4th parade […]

Voices of Our Land Concert

Oregon Bach Festival| | website
Beall Concert Hall, 961 E 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR, United States

America is a land of many traditions, cultures, and voices that come together to create something entirely new. In this special collaboration, the Oregon Bach Festival and Chamber Music Northwest honor our country’s incredibly diverse musical heritage and rich tapestry of traditions by weaving Dvořák’s American Quintet with groundbreaking works by the innovative Henry Cowell […]

American Symphonies Concert

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Silva Concert Hall, One Eugene Center (7th & Willamette), Eugene, OR, United States

Journey across America with two powerful musical visions. Antonín Dvořák’s beloved ‘New World’ Symphony captures the excitement and yearning of a land of promise. Inspired by American landscapes and folk tunes, it blends soaring melodies and lush orchestration to paint a majestic musical portrait of discovery and enduring spirit. The profound and nostalgic work is […]

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 4th of July Spectacular

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes| website
Roto Rooter Park Home of the Volcanoes, 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR, United States

Join the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes baseball team for a two-day patriotic! The event will honor military personnel and veterans and is presented in coordination with Major General Julie Bentz, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark, the National Guard, and countless other military personnel. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes have been hosting Patriotic Tributes for 20 years and won Minor League Baseball’s […]

EDU Talk: Canneries and the American Dream

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

Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on July 3, 2026, as educator Julia Triezenberg discusses the history of Columbia River canneries, their impact on coastal communities, and the legacy they leave behind. The first cannery on the Columbia River was established by brothers William and George Hume and their partner, Andrew Hapgood, in 1866. Less than […]