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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Yasui Family: An American Story
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Yasui family were among the millions of immigrants who came to the United States seeking new opportunities during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Like many Issei (first-generation Japanese immigrants)\, they experienced racism and oppression; state and federal laws prevented Japanese immigrants from owning land\, and anti-Japanese organizations sought to strip Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) of their birthright citizenship. Yet Nikkei (Japanese immigrants and their descendants) like the Yasui family persisted in establishing roots in Oregon\, starting families and businesses\, and shaping the social and economic fabric of the communities where they lived. \nFollowing December 7\, 1941\, when the Empire of Japan attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II\, the U.S. government forcibly removed over 110\,000 Nikkei — including U.S. citizens — from their homes and sent them to concentration camps\, often in harsh\, remote areas. After the war\, many members of the Yasui family returned to Oregon\, although some incarcerees chose not to return home due to persistent racism in their communities. \nWhile the Yasui family endured racism and incarceration\, they also shared a commitment to equal justice through engagement with the local\, state\, and national forces that determined — and withheld — their civil rights. Through photographs\, personal journals\, documents\, and objects\, this exhibition explores how one Japanese American family’s story reflects the complexity of the American story. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/the-yasui-family-an-american-story/
LOCATION:Oregon Historical Society\, 1200 SW Park Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T170000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Waves of Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Waves of Tradition celebrates the diverse maritime traditions and scenic beauty that shaped Oregon’s South Coast in conjunction with the United States’ 250th anniversary. Highlights include local cultural connections to the shipbuilding and fishing industries as well as traditional festivals\, legends\, and superstitions. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibition-waves-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Coos History Museum\, 1210 North Front Street\, Coos Bay\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T153000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The History Museum of Hood River County":MAILTO:director@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T200000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest
DESCRIPTION:The Salem Art Association’s Heritage Talks series continues on Friday\, April 3 with speaker Dr. Russell Low as he explores his family’s struggle to establish roots and pursue their dreams in a world of Chinese exclusion. \nThe little-known\, decades-long partnership between the Hop Lee and Bush families in Salem reveals a powerful story of friendship and cooperation\, one that honors the immigrant spirit that has built America.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/heritage-talk-a-willow-tree-becomes-a-forest/
LOCATION:Bush House Museum\, 600 Mission Street SE\, Salem\, OR\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Art Association":MAILTO:Eliz@salemart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20260406T221638Z
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SUMMARY:EDU Lab: Feel the Fur Trade
DESCRIPTION:The semiquincentennial marks the beginning of our nation. The Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) is looking at the mouth of the Columbia’s own beginnings — with Indigenous peoples before Oregon and Washington became states. \nJoin the education team at CRMM with a tactile exploration of the fur trade. Learn about Indigenous trade networks\, impacts on the animal populations\, and why the fur trade is strongly linked to Astoria’s roots. Event is included in regular museum admission. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome\nSensory-friendly accommodations
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/edu-lab-feel-the-fur-trade/
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:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T203000
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SUMMARY:Consider This: What Democracy Needs with Hélène Landemore
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Humanities on April 7 at 7pm for a conversation with Hélène Landemore\, author of Politics Without Politicians\, on what democracy must become to meet the complexity\, speed\, and scale of today’s world. As democratic institutions in the U.S. and around the world come under increasing strain\, Landemore invites us to consider what it would take to realize a government that’s truly by\, of\, and for the people. How might technology open up new possibilities for self-rule and what dangers might it pose? What role should elections\, politicians\, and representative institutions play in a democratic future? And what is the relationship between the legal and procedural side of democracy and the culture that democracy requires and helps to shape? \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 are $15 and can be purchased through the venue website. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/consider-this-what-democracy-needs-with-helene-landemore/
LOCATION:Alberta Rose Theatre\, 3000 NE Alberta Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:250 in the West: Public Lands with Leisl Carr Childers
DESCRIPTION:Public lands are a tangible aspect of life in the American West. What are the origins of public lands and how have debates over their use shaped the West? Historian\, author and associate professor at Colorado State University Leisl Carr Childers will discuss the history of public lands from the American Revolution to today. \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-public-lands-with-leisl-carr-childers/
LOCATION:High Desert Museum\, 59800 S Hwy 97\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Centennial Edition of The Toledo Incident of 1925 with Author Ted Cox
DESCRIPTION:Join author Ted Cox on April 18 for a presentation of his newly revised centennial edition of The Toledo Incident of 1925: Three Days That Made History in Toledo\, Oregon. Book signing to follow\, and books will be available for purchase at the event. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested. \nIn July 1925\, the Pacific Spruce Company brought Japanese laborers to Toledo to work the green chain\, a particularly dangerous step in the lumber mill process. Only two days after their arrival\, town residents formed a mob and violently expelled them. The Toledo Incident is the definitive book detailing this incident\, what led to it\, and the lawsuit brought — and won — by the Japanese workers. \nThe centennial edition documents a federal district court jury verdict in 1926 that affirmed that lawful resident aliens\, including immigrants ineligible for U.S. citizenship\, possessed enforceable protections and that those rights could be upheld through monetary judgments. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/book-launch-the-centennial-edition-of-the-toledo-incident-of-1925-with-author-ted-cox/
LOCATION:220 PDX Conference Room\, 220 NW 2nd Avenue\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20250904T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T193839Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication will unveil a new and unique memorial in Oregon and the western United States that honors the soldiers and patriots that sacrificed their lives and fortunes to achieve American independence\, liberty\, and freedom. The Memorial is a permanent addition to the Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park designed to honor America’s first veterans and educate future generations about the founding principles and events of the United States of America. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome\nASL interpretation
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/revolutionary-war-memorial-dedication-in-beaverton-veterans-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park\, SW 8th and Watson Avenue\, Beaverton\, OR\, 97005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T004709Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Folklife Residency: Traditional Basketry and Weaving Demonstrations with Sara Barton (Hines)
DESCRIPTION:The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC)\, with support from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation\, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency\,” a seven-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network. \nCrossroads Carnegie Art Center\, the friends organization for NHOTIC\, partnered with the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the America 250 Oregon celebrations. \nThe first folk residency will take place April 23 to April 25\, 2026\, featuring Sara Barton (Hines) who is a traditional basketmaker. Her ancestry is a mix of Mono Lake Paiute and Yosemite Miwuk\, and she assists Burns Paiute in preserving their basket and cradleboard traditions. \nSchedule:  \nApril 24: Demonstration of willow basket weaving \nApril 25: Demonstration of Tule or Cattail weaving \nApril 26: Demonstration of “Rabbit Nets\,” a newer weaving technique \nAbout Sara Barton (Hines) \nRaised in the Mono Lake area of California\, east of Yosemite National Park\, Sara Barton comes from a long line of basketmakers. Her tribal ancestry is a mix of Mono Lake Paiute and Yosemite Miwuk. When Sara moved to Burns\, she came to know Minerva Soucie\, a master basketmaker on the Burns Paiute reservation whose work was known throughout Oregon. As their friendship grew\, Minerva began to share stories of her people\, especially when they were gathering willow and cattails (tullies) together. Minerva’s hope was that her people would continue to make cradleboards. Perhaps she sensed Sara was the person to ensure that would happen. \nWhen Sara took Minerva’s cradleboard-making class\, she was transformed. Cradleboards soon became a passion for her. Sara has now become a teacher to the Burns Paiute people\, helping them renew their basket and cradleboard-making traditions. Sara also occupies her time with other types of handwork. Her regalia\, worn for dancing and public speaking\, was nine years in the making. Sara worked on different facets over time\, including the dress itself\, the belt\, fan\, etc. Her buckskin dress is embellished with Olivella\, bull pine\, and abalone shell accent pieces. Sara cut and polished the abalone herself. The necklace\, beaded in a lace pattern by her cousin\, took 100 hours to complete. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-folklife-residency-traditional-basketry-and-weaving-demonstrations-with-sara-barton-hines/
LOCATION:National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center\, 22267 OR Hwy-86\, Baker City\, 97814\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center":MAILTO:ginger@crossroads-arts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20260331T004026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T004026Z
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SUMMARY:American Revolution Patriot Marker Dedication - Newberg
DESCRIPTION:The Champoeg Chapter\, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will place an official NSDAR American Revolution Patriot Marker and commemorative stone near the Veterans Memorial at Memorial Park in Newberg. \nThis monument will stand as a beacon of remembrance for generations to come\, connecting the revolutionary past to the present fabric of our community. The marker will not only honor the spirit of 1776 but also serve as a tangible link to the patriots of the American Revolution and a place for reflection and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy today. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/american-revolution-patriot-marker-dedication-newberg/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Newberg\, 411 S Howard Street\, Newberg\, 97132\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Champoeg Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:rootbeerjan@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20260422T032612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T032612Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: The American Revolution – An Enduring Paradox
DESCRIPTION:Join historian William G. Robbins for a lecture on The American Revolution – An Enduring Paradox on April 30\, 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\nSensory-friendly accommodations\n\n 
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/lecture-the-american-revolution-an-enduring-paradox/
LOCATION:The Corvallis Museum\, 411 SW 2nd St\, Corvallis\, 97333\, 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:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20260304T185256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193435Z
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SUMMARY:250 in the West: Citizenship with Susan Kamei
DESCRIPTION:Susan Kamei’s family members were among the over 120\,000 Japanese Americans forcibly detained during World War II. Her book\, When Can We Go Back to America?\, grapples with contradictions between the ideas this country was founded on and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. Kamei will explore the constitutional\, historical\, and political ramifications for citizenship and what it means to be an American today. \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-citizenship-with-susan-kamei/
LOCATION:High Desert Museum\, 59800 S Hwy 97\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T123802
CREATED:20260211T233148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T233148Z
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SUMMARY:Consider This: Labor\, Farmworker Organizing\, and Histories of Indigenous Communities in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon Humanities April 30 in Mt. Angel for a conversation with Joaquín Lara Midkiff\, Reyna López\, and Ramón Ramírez. This program will explore how the mid-Willamette has been home to powerful farmworker and solidarity movements that transformed the lives of migrant laborers and reshaped Oregon’s political and economic landscape. \nThis conversation is part of the 2025–26 Consider This series\, Beyond 250\, and is presented in partnership with the 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference focused on Stories\, Culture\, Place – Weaving Community Heritage. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click here to reserve your seat.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/consider-this-labor-farmworker-organizing-and-histories-of-indigenous-communities-in-oregon/
LOCATION:Mt. Angel Theatre Studio\, 220 E Charles Street\, Mt. Angel\, OR\, 97362\, United States
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