Events Calendar
 What's Happening? From our interactive museum exhibits to our Research Library to our premier meeting and event space, there's always something fun happening at the Oregon Historical Society. See below for upcoming events.
June - December 2010 Calendar of Events click here (PDF) Lecture – “The Quest for Independence in Latin America” At the Oregon History Museum Sunday, September 12, 2 PM – 4 PM
View our newest exhibit Arte en la Charreria and listen to a lecture about this year’s bicentennial of Mexico’s independence. Fernando Sanchez and a panel of historians will be talking about the quest for independence in not only Mexico, but in various Latin America countries as well. Members are admitted free, and nonmembers are welcome with regular museum admission. To RSVP, please called 503.306.5214 or click here to RSVP online. Family Day: License to Drive At the Oregon History Museum Saturday, September 18, 11 AM – 3 PM
Families can explore the exhibit, License to Drive, where they can hear a gallery talk and learn about the Pacific Wonderland plates. Children can create designs for license plates and examine historic car photos throughout the day. Two children free with one paid adult. Smithsonian Museum Day At the Oregon History Museum Saturday, September 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
The Oregon History Museum will once again be participating in the 6th annual Smithsonian Museum Day. Museum Day is an event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. This ticket will provide admission for two to one participating museum on September 25, and must be printed and presented to Visitor Services. Your address and a valid email are required to access your Museum Day Ticket. To access your ticket and to view a full list of participating museums across the country, visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. History Pub “Who Owns Your Child?": The Oregon School Bill and the Struggle Over Compulsory Public Education. At McMenamins Kennedy School Monday, September 27, 7 PM – 9 PM
This month’s History Pub, presented by Holy Names Heritage Center, McMenamins and OHS, explores the story of the Oregon School Bill. In 1922, the people of Oregon passed an initiative requiring all children to attend public schools. For those who had campaigned for the Oregon School Bill, it marked the first victory in a national campaign to homogenize education—and ultimately the populace. Private schools, both secular and religious, vowed to challenge the law. In the landmark case of Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925), the Court declared the Oregon School Bill unconstitutional and ruled that parents have the right to determine how their children should be educated. Professor Paula Abrams, who teaches constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and reproduction and the law at Lewis & Clark Law School, will be presenting this compelling lecture this September, when History Pub returns to Kennedy School.
History Pub is a free event, and canned food donations will be accepted for the Oregon Food Bank. For upcoming history pub topics, click here. Oregon Experience From historical biographies to issues and events that have shaped our state, Oregon Experience is an exciting television series co-produced by OPB and the Oregon Historical Society. The series explores Oregon's rich past and helps all of us — from natives to newcomers — gain a better understanding of the historical, social and political fabric of our state.
Each half-hour show brings to life fascinating characters — both familiar and forgotten — who've played key roles in building our state into the unique place we call home. |
