Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society for Veterans Day

Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

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. Studying history deepens our understanding of the past, provides context for the present, and […]

Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society for Veterans Day

Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

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. Studying history deepens our understanding of the past, provides context for the present, and […]

Free Admission to the Oregon Historical Society for Veterans Day

Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

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. Studying history deepens our understanding of the past, provides context for the present, and […]

Oregon Connections: Immigration and Deportation

Oregon Historical Society
Virtual event via Zoom

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 […]

Oregon Connections: Tribal Sovereignty and Civil Rights

Oregon Historical Society
Virtual event via Zoom

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 […]

“From Sea to Shining Sea” Documentary Screening

Oregon Historical Society
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

“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 […]