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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:20260201T100000
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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:20260404T172243
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193101Z
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T024055Z
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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: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:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
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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
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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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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:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
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:20260404T172243
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20251015T205526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233048Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns”
DESCRIPTION:Athanasios (Tom) Efthimiou Stefopoulos was a factory worker\, railroad man\, commercial artist\, and a champion penman. Art was his first love\, but pursuing this was difficult for a young immigrant in an adopted country where he did not even speak the language. In 1945\, he was employed by the Spokane\, Portland & Seattle Railroad to work as a crossing watchman under the Lovejoy Ramp of the Broadway Bridge in Portland\, Oregon. It was here that the artist created the iconic “Lovejoy Columns.” \nThis exhibition considers the range of Stefopoulos’s art\, from pen drawings to the murals that graced the Lovejoy Columns. Despite a life that was characterized by movement and synthesis\, the Lovejoy Columns represent a sense of belonging to a specific place — in this case\, to Oregon. Stefopoulos’s art gives insight into how the artist envisioned himself in this new home. \nThis exhibit by the Hellenic American Cultural Center and Museum runs May 5\, 2026\, through June 4\, 2026\, and was awarded a sponsorship by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nWheelchair-accessible venue
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/exhibit-master-penworks-of-tom-stefopoulos-the-hellenic-artist-of-the-lovejoy-columns/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court Street NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260212T000709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T000709Z
UID:10000843-1778612400-1778617800@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Hatfield Lecture Series: Rick Atkinson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oregon Historical Society for the 2026 Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series\, featuring four powerful voices exploring democracy\, human rights\, identity\, and revolution. This year’s speakers include Keisha Blain\, Michael Luo\, Megan Kate Nelson\, and Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson. \nRick Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars\, including The Long Gray Line\, the Liberation Trilogy (An Army at Dawn\, The Day of Battle\, and The Guns at Last Light)\, and The British Are Coming\, the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. He has won numerous awards\, including Pulitzer Prizes for history and journalism. \nIn the second volume of the Revolution trilogy\, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. Fate of the Day: The War for America\, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston\, 1777–1780 provides a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the American Revolution. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the revolution\, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history\, but a fresh perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on each of its citizens. \nLectures take place in person at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall as well as via livestream. \nBuy Virtual Tickets \nBuy In-Person Tickets \nThanks to America 250 Oregon Hatfield Lecture Series Sponsor the Keller Foundation\, OHS will take the Hatfield Lecture Series on the road for special events in Bend on May 13 and Medford on May 14 hosted by the Deschutes Historical Museum and the Southern Oregon Historical Society. 
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/hatfield-lecture-series-rick-atkinson/
LOCATION:Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall\, 1037 SW Broadway Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260128T204339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T004534Z
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SUMMARY:Hatfield Lecture Series: An Evening with Rick Atkinson in Bend
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration\, Deschutes Historical Museum is proud to host a special event with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars\, including The Long Gray Line\, the Liberation Trilogy (An Army at Dawn\, The Day of Battle\, and The Guns at Last Light)\, and The British Are Coming\, the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. \nIn the second volume of the Revolution Trilogy\, The Fate of the Day: The War for America\, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston\, 1777–1780\, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. In The Fate of the Day\, Atkinson presents a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the American Revolution. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the revolution\, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history\, but a fresh perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on each of its citizens. \nAtkinson worked as a reporter\, foreign correspondent\, and senior editor for two decades at The Washington Post. His last assignments were covering the 101st Airborne during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and writing about roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007. Born in Munich\, Germany\, Atkinson is the son of a U.S. Army officer and grew up on military posts. He holds a BA from East Carolina University and an MA in English literature from the University of Chicago. \nThis event is presented by the Oregon Historical Society\, with special thanks to the Keller Foundation\, the America 250 Oregon sponsor of the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series\, whose support has made this special event with Rick Atkinson in Bend possible. \nTickets & Pricing: \nGeneral Admission $30 (plus $8 Historic Preservation Fee) \nDCHS/OHS Members $25 (plus $8 Historic Preservation Fee) \nTicket plus DCHS Membership $45 (plus $8 Historic Preservation Fee)
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/hatfield-lecture-series-an-evening-with-rick-atkinson-in-bend/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall Street\, Bend\, 97703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Historical Museum":MAILTO:info@deschuteshistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260128T210708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T004631Z
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SUMMARY:Hatfield Lecture Series: An Evening with Rick Atkinson in Medford
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration\, Southern Oregon Historical Society is proud to host a special event with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars\, including The Long Gray Line\, the Liberation Trilogy (An Army at Dawn\, The Day of Battle\, and The Guns at Last Light)\, and The British Are Coming\, the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. \nIn the second volume of the Revolution Trilogy\, The Fate of the Day: The War for America\, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston\, 1777–1780\, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. In The Fate of the Day\, Atkinson presents a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the American Revolution. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the revolution\, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history\, but a fresh perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on each of its citizens. \nAtkinson worked as a reporter\, foreign correspondent\, and senior editor for two decades at The Washington Post. His last assignments were covering the 101st Airborne during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and writing about roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007. Born in Munich\, Germany\, Atkinson is the son of a U.S. Army officer and grew up on military posts. He holds a BA from East Carolina University and an MA in English literature from the University of Chicago. \nThis event is presented by the Oregon Historical Society\, with special thanks to the Keller Foundation\, the America 250 Oregon sponsor of the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series\, whose support has made this special event with Rick Atkinson in Medford possible. \nTickets & Pricing: \n\nNon-members $35\nMembers $30\nStudents $15\n\nSeating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.\nTickets may be available at the door\, subject to availability.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/hatfield-lecture-series-an-evening-with-rick-atkinson-in-medford/
LOCATION:Rogue Valley Country Club\, 2660 Hillcrest Road\, Medford\, Oregon\, 97504
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260212T001751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001751Z
UID:10000844-1778835600-1779037200@www.oregon250.org
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:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260210T003514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T003514Z
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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:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260212T180329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233304Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260212T191606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191627Z
UID:10000848-1779701400-1779708600@www.oregon250.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260304T230613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T230613Z
UID:10000863-1780138800-1780153200@www.oregon250.org
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
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archaeology Roadshow":MAILTO:archshow@pdx.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260313T025432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T025432Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260210T003943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T003943Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Connections: Community Organizing
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\nOregonians have influenced local\, national\, and international policies through their organizing work. Their successful woman-suffrage campaign of 1912 was achieved through grassroots organizing throughout the state\, across class and race\, and by using modern media tactics. Later in the century\, Black Oregonians drew on long experience and strong local organizations to develop a multi-tactic strategy to lead a successful\, local South African Anti-Apartheid movement. Around the same time\, diverse groups of activists in communities throughout the state organized a widely supported campaign for peace and justice in Central America. Join historical experts for a discussion of the history of community organizing for freedom from oppression.
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/oregon-connections-community-organizing/
LOCATION:Virtual event via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260313T030505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T030505Z
UID:10000872-1780650000-1780855200@www.oregon250.org
SUMMARY:Sandy Invitational Chainsaw Competition Forest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The SICC Forest Festival\, hosted by Trajectory in Sandy\, Oregon\, June 5–7\, celebrates Oregon’s forest heritage through hands-on education\, industry partnership\, and community connection. As part of America 250 Oregon\, the festival honors working lands by advancing career pathways\, supporting innovation in mass timber\, promoting environmental stewardship\, strengthening rural economies\, celebrating arts and culture through chainsaw carving\, and building civic partnerships. \nFeaturing TimberSports\, mechanized demos\, youth forestry skills\, and local vendors for public participation\, SICC highlights how Oregon’s forests power our past\, present\, and future. The festival brings families\, students\, businesses\, and leaders together to experience the people and professions that shape our state\, while watching outstanding artists reveal beautiful creations hiding in wood. \nPieces for sale and auction will take place Sunday\, June 7 at 4pm. \nEvent Accessibility: \n\nAccessible parking\nService animals welcome
URL:https://www.oregon250.org/event/sandy-invitational-chainsaw-competition-forest-festival/
LOCATION:Dick Hannah Ford\, 37000 US-26\, Sandy\, OR\, 97015\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trajectory":MAILTO:Austin.e@trajectorynw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172243
CREATED:20260304T231419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T231419Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Roadshow: Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th annual Archaeology Roadshow in Central Oregon on June 6. The 2026 theme is “Fire & Water\,” and the event will feature exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists \, representing universities\, tribes\, federal and state agencies\, companies\, and nonprofit organizations. Learn about ongoing heritage projects and ways you can get involved. Attendees can also bring personal objects (stone tools\, pottery\, animal bones) you wish to learn more about to a panel of experts. No financial appraisals are given.  \nThis free family friendly event gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn about Oregon’s past and its connection to us today. \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-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Deschutes Historical Museum\, 129 NW Idaho Ave.\, Bend\, 97703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archaeology Roadshow":MAILTO:archshow@pdx.edu
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