Executive Director of the Oswego Heritage Council Kathryn Sinor uncovers the story of one Oswego man and the 306 love letters sent to him by various women from 1919 to 1921.
Oregon Historical Quarterly-published author Jim Nicita will cover the expulsion of Chinese mill workers from Oregon City in 1886.
This presentation explores the historical relationship between Black Oregonians and the outdoors, tracing a journey of exclusion, resilience, and connection to the land—from early settlement to present-day outdoor engagement and advocacy.
Master Wildlife Educator delivers a presentation on the many bird species one might see while camping in Clackamas County.
Author Cheryl Hill covers the history and culture of the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Author Kim Argraves recalls the history of Gladstone during the age when it was known as the "Mother Chautauqua of the West.”
Oregon Black Pioneer’s speaker Mariah Rocker will present on Oregon’s often excluded history of people of African descent, highlighting key individuals and events that characterize Oregon's unique and centuries-old Black history.
Chinese immigrants and their descendants have lived in Oregon since before statehood. Yet, despite contributing everything from the building of the Willamette Falls Locks to the cultivation of the Bing cherry, their stories are given scant attention. In this presentation, Dr. Jennifer Fang, Director of Interpretation & Community Engagement at the Pittock Mansion, will delve into the history of Oregon's early Chinese Americans and their often-overlooked contributions.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we must regrettably cancel this planned lecture. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On June 3, 1889, Oregon made history when the Willamette Falls Electric Company transmitted electricity 14 miles from the Willamette Falls to Portland, making the first long-distance transmission of DC power in the United States. In 1892, Willamette Falls Electric Company was reincorporated as Portland General Electric. Portland General Electric Cultural Resource Specialist Kenny Gunn will cover the company's history as they expanded their services across the state.
Public art produced by Native American artists can be found all throughout the Portland Metro region. Price Schaffer collaborated with his mother, Dr. Tracy J. Prince, to create portlandnativeart.org, an online map that brings attention to the indigenous art all around us. In this lecture they will talk about this freely available resource, local art and artists, as well as the state of Native American Art in Oregon.
