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SUMMARY:Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro
DESCRIPTION: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 performers including Anthony Oshinuga\, Bob Carlton\, Kyle Fowler\, Renny Price\, and Melissa Burns will showcase incredible airmanship. \nThe event features historic warbirds\, ground displays\, and interactive exhibits for all ages. Don’t miss Friday night’s KABOOM! finale — a spectacular show featuring OpenSky Drones and fireworks illuminating the Oregon sky. \nSince 1998\, the Oregon International Air Show has brought communities together while supporting local charities\, embodying the spirit of service that has defined America for 250 years. \nFor tickets and information\, visit the event website. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome\nLarge print or Braille materials
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-international-air-show-at-hillsboro/
LOCATION:Hillsboro Airport\, 3355 NE Cornell Road\, Hillsboro\, OR\, 97124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T103000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: The American Revolution – An Enduring Paradox
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal\,” but in 1776 this ideal did not apply to many groups\, including enslaved people\, women\, and Native Americans. Abraham Lincoln later argued the phrase was meant as a future goal\, while the document itself mainly justified independence by listing grievances against King George III. Despite its powerful ideals\, the Declaration included contradictions — such as its treatment of Native Americans — and its promise of equality remains something the United States continues striving to achieve. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/lecture-the-american-revolution-an-enduring-paradox-2/
LOCATION:The Philomath Museum\, 1101 Main St\, Philomath\, 97370\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benton County Historical Society":MAILTO:anya@bentoncountymuseums.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Celebration: Readings from Oregon Poets
DESCRIPTION: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” the second in a series of anthologies of work by Oregon poets writing about their homeland. From the Pacific shoreline to the High Desert\, volcanic peaks to the Columbia River\, the poets in this collection explore Oregon’s landscapes\, history\, and character — past\, present\, and future. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/spoken-word-celebration-readings-from-oregon-poets/
LOCATION:Baxter Hill Community Hall\, 1780 Baxter Road SE\, Salem\, 97306\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T120000
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SUMMARY:Oregon Connections: Race\, Citizenship\, and Labor
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\nFederal policy linked whiteness to citizenship at the nation’s founding. Policy revisions have both broken and reinforced that link while redefining the parameters of both constructs. At the same time\, industries enslaved\, subjugated\, or recruited non-white laborers from across the globe\, often exploiting their lack of civic protections and prompting a range of political responses. Some civic and labor organizations advanced cross-racial labor solidarity while others doubled down on white rights. \nUntil 1952\, first-generation Asian-immigrant Oregonians faced local restrictive policies that were founded on the federal government’s citizenship restrictions and responded in a variety of ways — including compliance\, evasion\, and political and legal challenges. The landmark 1923 U.S. Supreme Court case of United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind\, which began in Oregon\, is emblematic of these competing political forces. Join the “Oregon Connections: Race\, Citizenship\, and Labor” discussion with historians Jennifer Fang and Johanna Ogden to learn more.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-connections-race-citizenship-and-labor/
LOCATION:Virtual event via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T110000
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SUMMARY:Historic Vessels Guided Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 they have changed over time. \nCelebrate National Maritime Day on a guided tour through the exhibits with a focus on the historic vessels on display. Pre-register for tours online or see if there is space upon arrival. Tours start at 11am and run for 45 minutes. Tours are included in museum admission ($18) and are in spoken English unless otherwise noted. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome\nSensory-friendly accommodations
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/historic-vessels-guided-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Columbia River Maritime Museum\, 1792 Marine Dr\, Astoria\, 97103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia River Maritime Museum":MAILTO:menne@crmm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T110000
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SUMMARY:Matthew O. C. Murphy Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 May 24. Parts of the house date from 1852\, and visitors will have the opportunity to view historically significant St. Paul/French Prairie artifacts\, ranging from furniture\, ceramics\, textiles\, photos\, and more. \nLearn more about the event here. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/matthew-o-c-murphy-open-house/
LOCATION:Matthew O’Connor Murphy House Museum\, 4245 Mission Ave. NE\, St. Paul\, OR\, 97137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T093000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Celebration in Mt. Angel
DESCRIPTION: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 the names of the fallen\, flyover\, reading of In Flanders Fields\, placement of Memorial Wreath\, three volley salute\, and the sounding of TAPS. \nJoin 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 the names of the fallen\, flyover\, reading of In Flanders Fields\, placement of Memorial Wreath\, three volley salute\, and the sounding of TAPS. \nThis event will take place at Calvary Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather\, the event will be moved to St. Mary Church\, 575 E. College St.\, Mt. Angel. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/memorial-day-celebration-in-mt-angel/
LOCATION:Calvary Cemetery\, 1015 N. Main Street\, Mt. Angel\, OR\, 97362\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Roadshow: Portland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 14th annual Archaeology Roadshow in Portland on Saturday\, May 30. Immerse yourself in the heritage of our region while engaging with over 30 pop-up exhibits and hands-on activities hosted by agencies\, tribes\, college students\, and cultural organizations that work in heritage\, history\, and archaeology. \nThe 2026 theme is “Fire & Water\,” fundamental to the human story for all times and places. Event attendees can: \n\nDiscover hidden Portland stories\nMake a stone tool\nThrow a replica of an ancient spear\nLearn about ongoing heritage projects and ways you can get involved.\nBring personal objects (stone tools\, pottery\, animal bones) you wish to learn more about to a panel of experts. No financial appraisals are given.\n\nThis free family friendly event gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn about Oregon’s past and its connection to us today. Onsite translators provided for Spanish speakers. \nAbout Archaeology Roadshow \nThis event is one of five Archaeology Roadshows taking place across Oregon in 2026. The home organization is based out of Portland State University\, which works closely with local planning committees to put on each event. Besides supporting heritage education\, the Roadshow helps build community among organizations and individuals across the state who are passionate about heritage\, stewardship\, and public education. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/archaeology-roadshow-portland/
LOCATION:Gateway Discovery Park\, 10520 NE Halsey Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archaeology Roadshow":MAILTO:archshow@pdx.edu
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SUMMARY:Eugene Gleemen 100th Anniversary & America 250th Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eugene Gleemen on May 30 at McArthur Court for a once-in-a-century gala! Celebrating 100 years of song and America’s 250th anniversary\, we’re bringing “living history” to life. Experience a powerful program featuring historical patriotic works and the legendary “Oregon Trail.” Highlighting the afternoon is a performance of the newly revised state song\, “Oregon\, My Oregon\,” fresh from its debut at the Oregon State Capitol. Don’t miss this historic tribute to our heritage and our future. One century. One stage. One Oregon. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/eugene-gleemen-100th-anniversary-america-250th-gala/
LOCATION:McArthur Court\, 1601 University Street\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403\, United States
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