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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185854Z
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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:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260107T203838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203838Z
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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:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260428T182940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T202240Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Pines: La Pine's Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Pines is La Pine’s community concert series\, offering live music\, local food\, vendors\, and relaxed summer evenings in the beautiful outdoor setting of La Pine Parks and Recreation. Featuring local bands and community-centered activities\, the series gives residents and visitors a true taste of La Pine’s culture\, creativity\, and natural beautity — and a chance to connect with neighbors and support local businesses in the welcoming spirit the community is known for. \nThe series runs every two weeks from June 11 through August 20\, 2026. At the opening event\, a University of Oregon team will partner with LPRD to gather community feedback that will help guide the district’s 2026-2030 master plan. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/music-in-the-pines-la-pines-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:La Pine Parks and Recreation\, 16405 1st Street\, La Pine\, 97739\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="La Pine Parks and Recreation District":MAILTO:hayley@communitybasedconsulting.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T191310Z
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SUMMARY:Telling the Story: America at 250 Years
DESCRIPTION:Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) will be collecting stories from March 1 through July 4\, 2026. Museum staff will attend multiple events around the county to deliver archival paper to communities who wish to participate. \nOn June 27\, Heritage Station will host “share your story\,” a day set aside for those wishing to contribute their stories to stop in and submit them. \nStaff and volunteers will be on hand to help\, and archival materials will be provided! There will also be drop off points around the county for those who are unable to attend on June 27. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/telling-the-story-america-at-250-years/
LOCATION:Heritage Station Museum\, 108 SW Frazer Avenue\, Pendleton\, OR\, 97801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T160000
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SUMMARY:Standing for Justice: The Japanese Americans Shaping Oregon
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the nation’s 250th anniversary as well as the 50th anniversary of the termination of Executive Order 9066. As we reflect on these two milestones\, what does democracy mean when it is denied\, challenged\, and ultimately restored? \nFor the Japanese Americans featured in this exhibition\, the answer was to fight injustice with action. Learn about remarkable Oregonians who have embodied democratic ideals\, including Elisa Dozono\, Tiffany Koyama Lane\, Lynn Nakamoto\, Bill Naito\, Minoru Yasui\, and Mari Watanabe\, as well as the causes and movements that have inspired and united the Japanese American community in Oregon. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/standing-for-justice-the-japanese-americans-shaping-oregon/
LOCATION:Japanese American Museum of Oregon\, 411 NW Flanders Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260526T210520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T210220Z
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SUMMARY:How We Show Up: Oregon Jews in Civil Society\, An America 250 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Since Oregon’s founding in 1859\, Jews have participated in public life—building towns and holding office in the nineteenth century\, advocating for civil rights\, immigrant communities\, and social justice in the decades that followed. Drawing from the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education’s collections\, How We Show Up shares the stories of early Jewish mayors who helped establish towns across Oregon\, women who organized networks of social welfare and immigrant support\, and lawyers\, activists\, and community leaders who worked to expand civil rights and democratic participation. The exhibition also examines moments of tension and contradiction\, exploring the limits of acceptance and the complexities of minority politics. As part of the national America 250 commemoration\, How We Show Up reflects on the ongoing work of democracy—and narrates how each generation chooses to show up. \nThe public opening for the exhibition on June 28 is from 3:00 – 5:00pm \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/how-we-show-up-oregon-jews-in-civil-society-an-america-250-exhibition/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211711Z
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SUMMARY:One Nation
DESCRIPTION:One Nation Exhibition brings together contemporary artists who explore the ideals and contradictions embedded in the American promise. Drawing on the national motto E Pluribus Unum\, “Out of Many\, One\,” the exhibition reflects on how a diverse society strives toward unity while confronting social\, political\, and cultural divisions. \nThrough painting\, photography\, sculpture\, textile\, and mixed media\, the artists consider themes central to American civic life: immigration and belonging\, protest and dissent\, labor and economic justice\, religious freedom\, racial inequality\, and democratic ideals. Personal histories and collective memory intersect throughout the exhibition. \nPortraits of leaders and everyday citizens appear alongside symbolic images of journeys\, borders\, and shared responsibility. Together\, these works invite viewers to consider what unites Americans\, what challenges the nation’s commitment to liberty and justice\, and the role individuals and communities play in shaping the country’s future.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/one-nation/
LOCATION:Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education\, 724 NW Davis Street\, Portland\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education":MAILTO:agilbreath@ojmche.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260714T232535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T232624Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping the Basin: Voices of Service
DESCRIPTION:As part of America’s 250 celebration\, Voices of Service is a special podcast online exhibition that preserves and shares the personal stories of Oregon veterans and active-duty service members. Each recorded interview explores the motivations\, experiences\, sacrifices\, and lessons of military service while highlighting the lasting impact these individuals have on their communities. \nThe exhibition invites the public to listen\, reflect\, and connect with the people behind the uniforms\, offering a meaningful perspective on patriotism\, leadership\, resilience\, and service. By capturing these voices during the America 250 commemoration\, the project creates a lasting historical record that honors those who have served and inspires future generations. \nEpisodes will be released throughout the America 250 celebration and will be freely available to the public online. \nAccess the recordings online
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/shaping-the-basin-voices-of-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260714T233327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Experience World War I through the eyes of an ordinary American soldier in Sapper: Sgt. Wayne Woodruff and the Great War\, a special exhibition at the Woodburn Museum. Discover the story of combat engineer Sgt. Wayne Woodruff through personal artifacts\, including his unlaundered trench coat\, training manuals\, and pocket Bible\, offering a powerful glimpse into his wartime experiences. This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the America 250 Oregon Commission. \nWoodburn Museum is open 1pm-4pm\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nASL interpretation\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/sapper-sgt-wayne-woodruff-and-the-great-war-exhibition/
LOCATION:Woodburn Museum\, 455 N. Front Street\, Woodburn\, 97071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260730T173143
CREATED:20260428T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185653Z
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SUMMARY:Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is Central Oregon’s premier summer tradition\, bringing together community\, culture\, and western heritage for an unforgettable\, multi-day celebration. The largest country fair in Oregon\, it showcases the very best of the region from agriculture and livestock to arts\, entertainment\, and family-friendly fun for all ages. \nThis year’s fair runs July 29 through August 2\, 2026\, and carries special meaning as part of the America 250 Oregon celebration\, as Redmond is one of only two designated “Flag City USA” locations in the nation. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nWheelchair-accessible venue\nAccessible parking\nSensory-friendly accommodations\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/deschutes-county-fair-rodeo/
LOCATION:Deschutes County Fair & Expo\, 3800 SW Airport Way\, Redmond\, 97756\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes County":MAILTO:Roxia.Thornton@deschutes.org
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