BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Oregon 250 - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Oregon 250
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.oregon250.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oregon 250
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251105T011656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T011656Z
UID:10000816-1762682400-1762707600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans Day\, all veterans and family members accompanying them will receive free admission to the Oregon Historical Society Saturday\, November 8 through Monday\, November 10. OHS will be closed on Tuesday\, November 11 in observance of the holiday. \nStudying history deepens our understanding of the past\, provides context for the present\, and can give us the courage to persevere through difficulty. We remember Oregon’s veterans\, those still with us and those who live in memory\, and we express our gratitude for the hope they carried for a better tomorrow. \nWe honor the service of all veterans by remembering the stories of Oregonians whose valiant efforts highlight their collective grit\, courage\, and hope for the future. Our current exhibition\, She Flies With Her Own Wings: Oregon’s Golden Age of Aviation\, highlights pilot Hazel Ying Lee\, who was born in Oregon in 1912 and was the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military\, serving as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) in World War II. Another pilot\, and later a legislator from Hood River\, Ken Jernstedt\, was known as the “First Ace Ever” for his service in the Flying Tiger Squadron during World War II. Jernstedt received the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1996 and said of his career in public service\, “My success in politics has really just been a natural instinct to do my part as a citizen.” \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/free-admission-to-the-oregon-historical-society-for-veterans-day/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Oregon Historical Society\, 1200 SW Park Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/110825-OHS-Veterans.jpg
GEO:45.5159371;-122.6823814
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Avenue Portland OR 97205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 SW Park Avenue:geo:-122.6823814,45.5159371
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251105T011656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T011656Z
UID:10000817-1762776000-1762794000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society for Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Veterans Day\, all veterans and family members accompanying them will receive free admission to the Oregon Historical Society Saturday\, November 8 through Monday\, November 10. OHS will be closed on Tuesday\, November 11 in observance of the holiday. \nStudying history deepens our understanding of the past\, provides context for the present\, and can give us the courage to persevere through difficulty. We remember Oregon’s veterans\, those still with us and those who live in memory\, and we express our gratitude for the hope they carried for a better tomorrow. \nWe honor the service of all veterans by remembering the stories of Oregonians whose valiant efforts highlight their collective grit\, courage\, and hope for the future. Our current exhibition\, She Flies With Her Own Wings: Oregon’s Golden Age of Aviation\, highlights pilot Hazel Ying Lee\, who was born in Oregon in 1912 and was the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military\, serving as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) in World War II. Another pilot\, and later a legislator from Hood River\, Ken Jernstedt\, was known as the “First Ace Ever” for his service in the Flying Tiger Squadron during World War II. Jernstedt received the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1996 and said of his career in public service\, “My success in politics has really just been a natural instinct to do my part as a citizen.” \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/free-admission-to-the-oregon-historical-society-for-veterans-day/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Oregon Historical Society\, 1200 SW Park Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/110825-OHS-Veterans.jpg
GEO:45.5159371;-122.6823814
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Avenue Portland OR 97205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 SW Park Avenue:geo:-122.6823814,45.5159371
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251105T010711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T010711Z
UID:10000814-1762858800-1762862400@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:2025 Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11am Tuesday\, November 11\, in view of the Oregon State Capitol building. \nThis event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard\, singing of the national anthem\, a wreath laying\, and the playing of “Taps.” \nThe celebration will be hosted at the Oregon State Capitol State Park\, located on Court Street Northeast in Salem — directly across the street of the front entrance of the Oregon State Capitol building. \nThe event is open to the public\, and uncovered seating will be provided for attendees. Accessible pathways and seating areas for those needing accommodations will also be available. Attendees are reminded to plan accordingly for Oregon weather. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, the ceremony will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/2025-oregon-statewide-veterans-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol State Park\, 901 Court Street NE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/111125-Capitol-Veterans.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251015T183837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T194632Z
UID:10000807-1762858800-1762862400@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Hood River Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Highway 35 from Hood River to Government Camp was dedicated as the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway by Governor Brown on March 7\, 2022. The highway commemorates the second-generation Japanese American soldiers who served America\, even as many of their families were incarcerated in camps on American soil. \nOn Veterans Day 2025\, a state-sponsored historical marker will be dedicated in Hood River that explains the significance of the Nisei contribution to our shared history. The event will take place on Tuesday\, November 11 at 11am. in conjunction with the American Legion’s annual Veterans Day event. \nThe one-hour program will include a ringing of the peace bell\, posting the colors\, the national anthem\, greetings from American Legion Post 22\, history of Nisei service in WWII\, fourth and fifth generation Japanese American descendants\, comments by former Governor Ted Kulongoski\, and recognition of all veterans. Refreshments and unveiling of the historical marker will follow the program. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/hood-river-veterans-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:River of Life Assembly Church\, 979 Tucker Road\, Hood River\, 97031\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/111125-Hood-River-Veterans.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251015T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T203102Z
UID:10000808-1762885800-1762894800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation
DESCRIPTION:Lakewood Theatre Company presents My Father’s War Stories: Tales and Tunes from the Greatest Generation on Veterans Day\, Tuesday\, November 11 at 7:30pm. Award-winning actress and singer Joan Freed shares her father’s World War II experiences through stories\, letters\, and classic 1940s songs. The performance honors the humor\, hardship\, and heroism of the era. Veterans will be recognized at the start of the evening\, and there will be a complimentary wine and dessert reception at 6:30pm. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/my-fathers-war-stories-tales-and-tunes-from-the-greatest-generation/
LOCATION:Lakewood Theatre Company\, 368 S State Street\, Lake Oswego\, 97034\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/111125-My-Fathers-War-Stories.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T233000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251009T205034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T194608Z
UID:10000782-1763114400-1763163000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Gravesite of American Revolutionary War Patriot William Cannon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) for a wreath-laying ceremony with SAR Color Guard dressed in period military clothing\, carrying flags and American Revolutionary War muskets\, and presenting a musket volley. \nThis ceremony will honor William Cannon who is the only known American Revolutionary War Patriot buried in Oregon\, was an early Oregon pioneer\, and was one of the 52 men who voted in favor of a provisional government at the famous meeting at Champoeg\, Oregon\, on May 2\, 1843. \nAttending will be local government and church dignitaries along with Sons of the American Revolution leaders including National SAR President General Michael Elston\, and some will make comments. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/wreath-laying-ceremony-at-the-gravesite-of-american-revolutionary-war-patriot-william-cannon/
LOCATION:Old Saint Paul Roman Catholic Mission Cemetery\, 20350 Main St NE\, St. Paul\, 97137\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/111425-William-Cannon.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251203T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200749Z
UID:10000818-1765479600-1765483200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:The Look Back Lecture Series: Oregon City’s Chinese Expulsion
DESCRIPTION:During the late 1800s\, anti-Chinese discrimination was on the rise in Oregon. This was fueled by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882\, which banned Chinese immigration to the United States. On February 22\, 1886\, 40 men forced Chinese workers out of Oregon City and onto a steamboat to Portland. The group blamed Chinese laborers for taking jobs from White workers during hard economic times. Join author Jim Nicita for a compelling lecture exploring these injustices and the enduring history and legacy of Oregon City’s Chinese community. Discover the stories that have too often been overlooked and gain new insight into the city’s past. \nAdmission to the lecture is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. 2025 admission to the Look Back Lecture Series is free for Clackamas County residents thanks to the Union Pacific Railroad Communities Ties Giving Program while funds remain available. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/look-back-lecture-series-oregon-citys-chinese-expulsion/
LOCATION:Museum of the Oregon Territory\, 211 Tumwater Drive\, Oregon City\, 97045\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/121125-Museum-of-Oregon-Territory.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251015T202743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T203153Z
UID:10000809-1767686400-1770310800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: “Swedish Cabins: The Legacy of Henry Steiner & Fogelbo”
DESCRIPTION:For most Americans\, the log cabin represents the American frontier. The log cabin also tells the story of Swedish immigration and innovation in the United States. In the Pacific Northwest\, the story of the Swedish log cabin lives on through the legacy of craftsman Henry Steiner. In the 1920s through the 1950s\, Steiner and his family built approximately one hundred cabins and other structures. Nordic Northwest has one of these very cabins on its campus: Fogelbo. A National Historic Site\, Fogelbo is a perfect example of the craftsmanship and style of Henry Steiner. \nThis exhibit is one view January 6\, 2026\, through February 5\, 2026\, and was awarded an exhibit sponsorship by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation as part of the Capitol History Gateway Program. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibit-swedish-cabins-the-legacy-of-henry-steiner-fogelbo/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court Street NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/010626-Swedish-Cabins.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260304T194529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194911Z
UID:10000861-1769940000-1777654800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads Carnegie Art Center America 250 Poster & Literary Contest
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Carnegie Art Center is excited to host a Poster & Literary Contest to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This contest is open to everyone in and around Baker County. The goal of the contest is for participants to analyze their own thoughts and feelings about America\, what it means to them\, and what they want it to be\, using the prompt: “What America Means to Me.” \nAll work is due to Crossroads by May 1. Both the poster and literary sections include four age groups\, and the winner of each age group will receive a $250 cash prize. Winners will be announced on First Friday\, June 5. \nFor more information\, please contact Crossroads’ Education Coordinator\, Melody Chaves\, at 541-523-5369 or email at melody@crossroads-arts.org. Learn more on the Crossroads website here. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/crossroads-carnegie-art-center-america-250-poster-literary-contest/
LOCATION:Crossroads Carnegie Art Center\, 2020 Auburn Avenue\, Baker City\, OR\, 97814\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PosterLiterary-Contest-1-e1772653744811.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260107T171307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171307Z
UID:10000821-1770145200-1770150600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Consider This: The Stories We Tell About Our Nations with Colum McCann
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Humanities on Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, at 7pm\, for a conversation with author Colum McCann about the stories nations tell and the ways they shape our lives. Onstage with Adam Davis\, McCann will explore where national myths originate and the power they carry\, how a country’s self-narrative diverges from the stories told about it\, and what it means to consider storytelling itself a democratic act. \nColum McCann is the author of eight novels\, three collections of stories\, and two works of nonfiction. Born and raised in Dublin\, Ireland\, he has received many international honors\, including the U.S National Book Award\, the International Dublin Literary Prize\, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government\, election to the Irish arts academy\, several European awards\, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China\, and an Oscar nomination. He is the president and cofounder of Narrative 4\, a nonprofit organization that uses personal storytelling to build empathy between young people. He lives in New York with his wife\, Allison\, and their family. \nThis conversation is part of our 2025–2026 Consider This series\, Beyond 250\, exploring the meaning and impacts of the nation’s semiquincentennial. \nTickets are $15 and can be purchased through the Alberta Rose website. \nTo ensure that everyone who wants to attend is able to\, a limited number of tickets are available for free. Use this form to request a free ticket. \nCan’t make it in person? The conversation will be streamed live\, for free\, on the Oregon Humanities YouTube channel\, and will remain available for viewing after the program. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/consider-this-the-stories-we-tell-about-our-nations-with-colum-mccann/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97211
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/020326-Colum-McCann.jpg
GEO:45.5588405;-122.6347162
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta Street Portland OR 97211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3000 NE Alberta Street:geo:-122.6347162,45.5588405
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260210T210826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185819Z
UID:10000832-1770710400-1773334800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Oregon Blue Book
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Blue Book is our state’s official almanac and fact book. Produced by the Oregon State Secretary of State’s Office\, it has been in continuous publication since 1911. Come and see various Blue Books since its debut on display in the Capitol Galleria. \nThe Oregon Blue Book contains listings and​ descriptions of government agencies and educational institutions. It also features an almanac\, maps\, facts about Oregon history and elections\, as well as information on the arts\, media\, and other cultural institutions in Oregon. The print version of the Oregon Blue Book is published during odd-numbered years as required by Oregon statute. \nSpecial Event February 14 \nOn Saturday\, February 14\, State Archives staff will be on hand 10am to 2pm to discuss the Oregon Blue Book and its history. Secretary of State Tobias Read will also be there from 10am to 12pm to discuss the book and sign copies. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-the-oregon-blue-book/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court Street NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/021026-Blue-Book.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260210T002331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002331Z
UID:10000828-1770897600-1770901200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Oregon Connections: Immigration and Deportation
DESCRIPTION: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 that affect people’s access to rights such as freedom of speech\, citizenship\, and due process are made at the federal level\, it is often on the local level that those freedoms are both exercised and oppressed — amid debates\, actions\, and inspirations on a global scale. \nDuring the months leading up to the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence\, the Oregon Connections series invites audiences to listen\, learn\, ask questions\, and consider some of the ways Oregonians have struggled for justice and freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first policy to restrict immigration to the United States based on nation of origin and ethnicity\, making Chinese people the nation’s first “illegal aliens.” The act’s restrictions on travel and business-ownership by Chinese-ancestry Oregonians prompted creative responses to keep families and communities together. \nIn Oregon\, laborers and entrepreneurs with Latine heritage have been affected by\, and organized in response to\, successive federal policies of mass deportation since the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war between Mexico and the United States. As scholars Jerry Garcia and Chelsea Rose explain\, white supremacist ideology — along with ideas about rights related to family\, community\, culture\, property\, and wealth — have long been central to understanding the histories of immigration and deportation in Oregon. \nThis event is free but registration is required: https://orhs.ejoinme.org/OregonConnections
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-connections-immigration-and-deportation/
LOCATION:Virtual event via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/021226-Oregon-Connections.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20251024T232242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185854Z
UID:10000812-1770976800-1785600000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Echoes of ‘76
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, the United States marks its 250th birthday with the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. What did the events of 1776 mean to the people living in the Mid-Willamette Valley? In this multi-part\, multi-disciplinary exhibit\, we will explore how echoes from the year 1776 continue to be heard in our community. \n\nExplore how we can understand more about who was living in the Mid-Willamette Valley in 1776 through the languages spoken in this area at the time and the place names we continue to use today.\nAlthough the revolutionary events of 1776 didn’t happen here\, explore the way they have been observed in this community the past 200 years.\nMake your voice heard and participate in the Wish Wall – sharing your hopes for how words written in the Declaration of Independence in 1776 might ring forward into the future.\n\nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/echoes-of-76-exhibition/
LOCATION:Willamette Heritage Center\, 1313 Mill St. SE\, Salem\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/021325-Echoes-of-76.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260210T211830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T211830Z
UID:10000833-1771063200-1771077600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Oregon’s Anniversary of Statehood Event
DESCRIPTION:​Come and join us in celebration of Oregon’s statehood. Oregon became a state on February 14\, 1859\, but we honor the history of the land since time immemorial with the inclusion of our sovereign tribes. This event is free and open to the public. Capitol doors will open at 10am. Please be aware there is security screening to enter the building. \nSchedule of Events \n\n10am to 11am: Oregon Old Time Fiddlers\, Rotunda\n10am to 12pm: Secretary of State Tobias Read discusses the Oregon Blue Book and Oregon Constitution\, Galleria\n11am: Birthday Cupcakes\, Galleria (while supplies last)\n12pm to 1pm: Oregon Old Time Fiddlers\, Rotunda\n1pm to 1:45pm: Wagon Wheelers Square Dancers\, Rotunda\n\nAll Day Events (10am to 2pm) \n\nView Oregon’s original constitution on display in the Galleria\nExperience living history and meet historical costumed interpreters in the Galleria\nActivity stations will be available for families from our multiple cultural and heritage partners\n\nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregons-anniversary-of-statehood-event/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court Street NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/021426-Oregon-State-Capitol.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260210T212613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T212613Z
UID:10000834-1771353000-1771356600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Photographer Talk: The Power of Place
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Place photography exhibition is on display at the Roseburg Public Library through February 19\, 2026. The exhibition showcases stunning images of Oregon’s landscapes by photographer Peter Marbach that capture the state’s diverse and inspiring places. This free exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the landscapes that shape Oregon’s identity and heritage. \nJoin Peter Marbach on Tuesday\, February 17 at 6:30pm at the Roseburg Public Library as he shares his photographs\, personal stories behind his work\, and insights into what makes these places powerful and meaningful. The exhibition and talk offers a unique opportunity to connect with Oregon’s land\, culture\, and shared history.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/photographer-talk-the-power-of-place/
LOCATION:Roseburg Public Library\, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd\, Roseburg\, OR\, 97470\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/021726-Roseburg-Public-Library.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260205T050825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T050929Z
UID:10000827-1771668000-1781452800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Minidoka on Our Minds
DESCRIPTION:The Minidoka National Historic Site was officially established in 2001 as part of the National Park Service after years of Japanese American advocacy. This exhibition celebrates 25 years of preservation at this site where many Nikkei from Oregon and Washington were incarcerated during World War II. Artwork by survivors\, descendants\, and Japanese American youth explore the park’s history and its importance as a site of memory. \nMinidoka on Our Minds was created in partnership with the National Park Service and is generously supported by the JA Community Foundation\, Ronald W Naito MD Foundation\, Betty Lou Roberts Fund of Oregon Community Foundation\, and Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-minidoka-on-our-minds/
LOCATION:Japanese American Museum of Oregon\, 411 NW Flanders Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/022126-Minidoka.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260205T005705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T004019Z
UID:10000826-1772175600-1772182800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 Weeks
DESCRIPTION:“Good Morning America” is visiting a new state each week following the order in which they joined the United States as part of “America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 Weeks.” Along the way\, “GMA” will spotlight the beauty of the people who make up America\, inviting viewers to share the people in their neighborhood and state who make it the best place to live. \nTune in on February 27 when “GMA” stops in Oregon\, and follow along here as “GMA” showcases the best of the best in all 50 states.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/america-the-beautiful-50-states-in-50-weeks/
LOCATION:Live Broadcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/022726-GMA.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260219T175512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T175512Z
UID:10000851-1772186400-1783875600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Roots of Democracy: Bernard Goldsmith and the Role of Washington Park in Civic Life
DESCRIPTION:Cities are built upon layered histories. \nThe Multnomah\, Wasco\, Cowlitz\, Kathlamet\, Clackamas\, bands of Chinook\, Tualatin\, Kalapuya\, Molalla\, and many other peoples lived on\, traveled through\, and cared for this land long before Portland existed. Their stewardship sustained communities for thousands of years\, guided by deep ecological knowledge and cultural relationships with the environment. \nWhite settlement in the 19th century disrupted these systems of care and replaced Indigenous stewardship with extractive development and urban growth. As Portland expanded\, planners and civic leaders reinterpreted the landscape through a Euro-American view of ownership and “improvement.” When Portland established its first park in 1871\, City Park (now known as Washington Park) reflected a new civic ideal — one of pride\, recreation\, and relief from crowded streets — that starkly contrasted with Indigenous perspectives of the land as a living\, interconnected resource rather than a space to be designed\, managed\, or escaped to. \nThis year marks 155 years since Portland acquired the land that became Washington Park. This exhibition invites us to honor these layered histories — from the first stewards of this place to those who later sought belonging here — and to reflect on how today’s choices will shape the Portland we hand down to future generations. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-roots-of-democracy-bernard-goldsmith-and-the-role-of-washington-park-in-civic-life/
LOCATION:Oregon Historical Society\, 1200 SW Park Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/022726-Roots-of-Democracy.jpg
GEO:45.5159371;-122.6823814
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Avenue Portland OR 97205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 SW Park Avenue:geo:-122.6823814,45.5159371
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260304T190951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192438Z
UID:10000859-1772877600-1781537400@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Enduring-Impressions_Key-Visual_3x2-1-e1772651204124.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Portland Japanese Garden":MAILTO:clee@japanesegarden.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260304T191959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192723Z
UID:10000860-1772881200-1777564800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Pursuit of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:The History Museum of Hood River County opens for the season on March 7\, 2026\, with The Pursuit of Happiness\, a photo exhibition by Oregon photographer Peter Marbach. In celebration of Oregon’s diverse beauty and spirit\, the America 250 Oregon Commission contracted with Marbach to showcase the essence of Oregon and its vibrant communities. The Pursuit of Happiness captures the heart of festivals\, events\, and celebrations that bring communities together across the state. From iconic gatherings to intimate local traditions\, these images share the joy\, creativity\, and connection that make Oregon’s cultural life so unique. Join us in celebrating the moments that unite and inspire us all. \nThe History Museum of Hood River County is complementing the exhibition with items from the collection that reflect life in Hood River County. Museum hours beginning March 7\, 2026\, are Monday–Saturday\, 11am–4pm. Admission is $8/adults\, $6/over 65\, and free for 10 and under. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/the-pursuit-of-happiness-photographic-exhibition/
LOCATION:The History Museum of Hood River County\, 300 E Port Marina DR\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026.1.27-Pursuit-Flyer-1-e1772651984752.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The History Museum of Hood River County":MAILTO:director@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260211T235110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193125Z
UID:10000842-1772884800-1772899200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Historical Wall Art Dedication and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Coburg for an open house and dedication of a new metal art display on the walls of the Coburg Community Grange featuring pieces of Coburg history. \nThe timber industry was the first industry in Coburg with the Sash Mill founded by Jacob Spores. By 1890\, there were three mills in Coburg. By 1898\, Booth Kelly Mill in Springfield leased and later bought the largest mill in Coburg. In 1911\, the McKenzie River was dammed for hydroelectric power\, which ended the river logging that had kept the mills open. In that same year\, the Booth Kelly Mill in Springfield burned down and Booth Kelly dismantled the Coburg Mill and moved it to Springfield. \nThe bronco became the symbol of Coburg when the blacksmith was asked to shod a beautiful stallion from Coburg\, Germany. After he put new shoes on the horse\, he hung the old shoes up on his wall and declared that the town was now known as Coburg (it was Willamette Forks prior to that). \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nLarge print or Braille materials
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/historical-wall-art-dedication-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Coburg Community Grange\, 32663 E Mill Street\, Coburg\, OR\, 97408\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/030726-Coburg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Coburg Community Grange":MAILTO:coburggrange@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074206
CREATED:20260304T185833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192812Z
UID:10000858-1773340200-1773345600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:250 in the West: Back East with Flannery Burke
DESCRIPTION:250 in the West: Back East with Flannery Burke \nHow have Western writers and scholars imagined and shaped the American East? In her book Back East\, historian Flannery Burke flips the script on American regional narratives by centering the west in the cultural landscape. Join the High Desert Museum for a discussion of how Westerners have influenced the development of the United States. \nDoors open at 6pm\, program begins at 6:30pm. \nAbout 250 in the West \n2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What does this document and the formation of the United States mean for us who live and work in the American West? 250 in the West\, a new programmatic series at the High Desert Museum\, explores the legacies of the 250th in the American West\, from public lands to citizenship and sovereignty.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/250-in-the-west-back-east-with-flannery-burke/
LOCATION:High Desert Museum\, 59800 S Hwy 97\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Flannery-Burke-1-e1772650699527.png
GEO:43.9660671;-121.3414619
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97 Bend OR 97702 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=59800 S Hwy 97:geo:-121.3414619,43.9660671
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260211T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T213131Z
UID:10000835-1773496800-1773502200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Temporary Detention: A Guide to the Forced Assembly Centers
DESCRIPTION: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 operated by the Western Civil Control Administration during World War II. These euphemistically called “Assembly Centers” were hastily-built detention centers that imprisoned approximately 92\,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry while the ten concentration camps were being built. \nLearn more about these often unknown centers with the website’s creators Sharon Yamato\, New York photographer Stan Honda\, and Densho Content Director Brian Niiya. \nRegister for this free event here. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/temporary-detention-a-guide-to-the-forced-assembly-centers/
LOCATION:Epworth United Methodist Church\, 1333 SE 28th Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/031426-JAMO.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260210T002926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T002926Z
UID:10000829-1773921600-1773925200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Oregon Connections: Tribal Sovereignty and Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION: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 that affect people’s access to rights such as freedom of speech\, citizenship\, and due process are made at the federal level\, it is often on the local level that those freedoms are both exercised and oppressed — amid debates\, actions\, and inspirations on a global scale. \nDuring the months leading up to the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence\, the Oregon Connections series invites audiences to listen\, learn\, ask questions\, and consider some of the ways Oregonians have struggled for justice and freedom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor thousands of years\, Native peoples in what is now the United States have exercised their sovereignty. Citizenship within the colonizing nation of the United States is a complex proposition for many Indigenous people. The United States Constitution recognizes treaties made by the nation\, including those made with sovereign Native nations within the country\, as the “supreme law of the land.” In Oregon\, tribal nations and people have asserted their rights while fighting to maintain their sovereignty within the new nation of the United States. Tribal scholars Bobbie Conner and Robert Kentta will discuss the historical intersections of U.S. citizenship and Native sovereignty in Oregon.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-connections-tribal-sovereignty-and-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Virtual event via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/031926-Oregon-Connections.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260211T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214724Z
UID:10000837-1774087200-1774101600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION: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 culture on our state. We will be celebrating with education\, activities\, and performances from 10am to 2pm. Free and open to the public. Parking is free on Saturday. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/cherry-blossom-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court Street NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/032126-Cherry-Blossom.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260211T214006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214006Z
UID:10000836-1774098000-1774108800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Spoken Word Celebration: Oregon Poets Read from “Just Imagine: Oregon Horizons”
DESCRIPTION:At various sites throughout Oregon\, several eminent Oregon poets will recite their poems from the anthology “Just Imagine: Oregon Horizons.” The volume examines how the historical idea of our frontier place and the experience of those who have settled here have influenced our particular character as we look out at our horizons to recall those in whose footsteps we walk and to envision our own effect on Oregon lands for a thriving future. As our horizons affect who we are and become\, so do places carry the imprint of those who have dwelt there. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/spoken-word-celebration-oregon-poets-read-from-just-imagine-oregon-horizons/
LOCATION:Lane Community College\, 4000 E 30th Avenue\, Building 19\, Room 226\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/032126-Just-Imagine.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260219T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T053125Z
UID:10000854-1774897200-1774902600@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:“From Sea to Shining Sea” Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:“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 Story of “America the Beautiful” explores the rich life of poet\, professor\, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates\, author of “America the Beautiful.” As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, Bates’s story reminds us of the beauty and ideals of our nation as well as its shortcomings and honors the unbroken chain of Americans striving to live up to those ideals. After the film\, stay for the Q&A discussion with filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf\, moderated by OHS Boyle Family Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/from-sea-to-shining-sea-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School\, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/033026-History-Pub.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260211T215544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215544Z
UID:10000838-1774983600-1774989000@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Consider This: The Changing Roles of Religious Spaces in Oregon
DESCRIPTION: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 of Cove Ascension School and Conference Center; and Brandon Rhodes\, D.Min. of Coburg Commons will join Adam Davis onstage in La Grande to explore how faith communities across the state are adapting church-owned land and buildings to meet emerging community needs. As third spaces fade from civic life and church membership drops\, many communities in Oregon are exploring how church-owned land and buildings can adapt. \nThis conversation is part of the 2025–26 Consider This series\, Beyond 250. 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, and we’re looking at what this milestone means: How do we think about and experience equality\, freedom\, independence\, tyranny\, justice\, union\, and other ideas central to the Declaration and to our nation’s understanding of itself? How has the Declaration shaped the country we live in today\, and how might we shape its future? \nTickets can be purchased through the venue’s website. The event will also be streamed live\, for free\, on the Oregon Humanities YouTube channel. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/consider-this-the-changing-roles-of-religious-spaces-in-oregon/
LOCATION:HQ\, 112 Depot Street\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/033126-Consider-This.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260211T221414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193101Z
UID:10000839-1775210400-1777136400@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: April Open Theme Show\, “This Land is Your Land”
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Carnegie Art Center is proud to dedicate its April Open Theme Show to “This Land is Your Land” in collaboration with Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Union\, Oregon\, who will be offering two purchase awards for $500 each: “Pastoral and Range Landscape” and “The Ranch Lifestyle” awards. \nCrossroads Carnegie Art Center is celebrating America 250\, the 125th year of the research center (the oldest agricultural experiment station in Oregon)\, and the United Nations’ International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists all in one fabulous art exhibit open to all mediums and interpretations of the theme. The show will open First Friday\, April\, 2026\, and run through April 25. All are welcome to submit up to three pieces prior to March 31. We will also offer a people’s choice cash prize and a $100 “Americana” award. Celebrating art\, artists\, our country\, and the beauty of the state of Oregon\, Crossroads invites you to submit your artwork and to attend the exhibition\, which is free and open to the public. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/this-land-is-your-land/
LOCATION:Crossroads Carnegie Art Center\, 2020 Auburn Avenue\, Baker City\, OR\, 97814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/040326-Crossroads_square.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T074207
CREATED:20260313T024055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T024055Z
UID:10000870-1775217600-1783270800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition: 2026 Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial: “The Price of the Ticket”
DESCRIPTION:Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial is a survey of works by visual and performing artists who are defining and advancing Oregon’s contemporary art landscape. The exhibition is supplemented by a series of interdisciplinary programming and events. \nThe Price of the Ticket will explore the interconnected themes of place\, power\, and promise\, especially as they relate to our complex relationships with the land\, our histories\, and our nations. It will act as a response to the 250-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 1776. Since its signing\, there have been long and violent battles over who is considered a citizen and therefore granted rights and protection under the law. Often the most vulnerable of us are left to reconcile the disparities between ideal and reality. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-2026-oregon-contemporary-artists-biennial-the-price-of-the-ticket/
LOCATION:Oregon Contemporary\, 8371 N Interstate Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oregon250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/York-Memorial-CU-Todd-McGrain-Courtesty-of-the-Artist-scaled-e1773369622168.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Contemporary":MAILTO:marketing@oregoncontemporary.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR