Preserving and interpreting Oregon's past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways.
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- Location:
- Portland, OR, 97205
- Phone:
- 503 222-1741
- Tues - Sat:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sun:
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Current ExhibitsCreated on Thursday
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Events
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- Exhibit Openings: "Oregon is I...
Oregon History Museum
Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00am - "From Guild's Lake to the Indu...
Guild's Lake Inn Restaurant
Saturday, November 21 at 5:00pm
Oregon Historical Society Don't forget - this weekend is your last chance to visit "Oregon Is Indian Country" and "Art of Ceremony!" Both of these exhibits present artifacts, native dress and oral histories from each of the nine federally recognized Oregon tribes. See some photos of the artifacts on display in our Current Exhibits album!
Oregon Historical Society
You’re invited to join us as we revisit Northwest Portland history from the very same spot it took place. Join Tanya March for a discussion of Guild’s Lake housing project during World War II and the Guild’s Lake Inn for a casual evening of home-style cooking and an exploration of industrial northwest Portland’s rich h...istory. View a selection historic photos of the neighborhood and celebrate the unveiling of a large scale historic panoramic photo of the area. Soup and other fall fare will be provided by our hosts at the Guild’s Lake Inn.
Seating is limited. Admission is free for Members, a $10 donation is requested from Non Members.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 16th at 503.306.5214 or to communications@ohs.org.
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Seating is limited. Admission is free for Members, a $10 donation is requested from Non Members.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 16th at 503.306.5214 or to communications@ohs.org.
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Northwest Portland in Words and Images
Time:5:00PM Saturday, November 21st
Location:Guild's Lake Inn Restaurant
Oregon Historical Society Trivia Tuesday: The Douglas fir tree is named after the Scottish botanist David Douglas who traveled in Northwest Oregon in 1827 studying plant life for the Royal Horticultural Society of England. Interestingly, from a botanical standpoint, the Douglas fir is actually a pine tree.
Source: www.oregonlive.com
Cars clog our roads. Vessels ply our rivers. Planes crisscross our skies. Yet, day and night as trains clatter and clang through Portland's heart, the place feels like a railroad town.Has been, too, for ...
Oregon Historical Society Trivia Tuesday: The largest living thing on earth lives in Oregon. It’s a giant fungus called a Honey mushroom. It covers an area of approximately 2200 acres in Malheur County, Oregon and is estimated to be about 2400 years old.
Oregon Historical Society Special members preview Thursday night for The West The Railroads Made! Tasty food, great drinks, and a chance to see the exhibit before everyone else. Will you be there?
Oregon Historical Society
This special travelling exhibit will give visitors a new take on the railroads that have shaped the West we know and love. The West the Railroads Made does more than just display the growth of railroad technology, because it truly paints a picture of how railroads transformed the West by bringing ethnic diversity, com...mercialism, and creating a link between the cities and countryside. This exhibit will display over 80 exciting photographs and artifacts. Make sure you don’t miss your train to this exhibit!Read More
Time:10:00AM Friday, October 30th
Location:Oregon History Museum
Oregon Historical Society This super sweet couple got married at the Oregon Historical Society earlier this month. The wedding was beautiful and we're so glad they decided to start their married life here!
Source: www.jingziphotography.com
Cynthia and Neil's wedding at the Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society The new photo kiosk is up and running. Now you can browse our collection of historic photos and make your purchase right from the museum lobby. Framed historic photos make great gifts!
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Join Professor Robert J. Miller for a discussion of the United States acquisition of the Oregon Country. Lecture will be followed by a light reception and book signing.
Bob Miller is a professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, Chief Justice for the Court of Appeals for the Grand Ronde Tribe, and a citizen of the Eastern Sh...awnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Copies of Professor Miller’s book "Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny" will be available for purchase and signing.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 28th to rachael.snow@ohs.org or 503.306.5237
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Bob Miller is a professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, Chief Justice for the Court of Appeals for the Grand Ronde Tribe, and a citizen of the Eastern Sh...awnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Copies of Professor Miller’s book "Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny" will be available for purchase and signing.
RSVP by Wednesday, October 28th to rachael.snow@ohs.org or 503.306.5237
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"Manifest Destiny and the Acquisition of Oregon"
Time:2:00PM Sunday, November 1st
Location:Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society
Come to McMenamin’s Kennedy School theater every last Monday of the month and enjoy beer and a bit of Oregon history! This month, the topic is “Sisters of the Holy Names, Serving Oregon for 150 Years”. Since their arrival to Oregon in 1859, the Sisters of the Holy Names have had a great impact on the state, opening s...chools including St. Mary’s Academy, starting the Christie School for orphans, and working to ensure that all are privy to basic human rights. Karen Kinzey will give an overview of the Sister’s history, followed by first-hand accounts by Sisters Jane Hibbard and Sue Woodruff. This event is open to all ages and admission is free, and donations of canned food will be accepted for the Oregon Food Bank. For more information please visit the Kennedy School website: http://www.kennedyschool.com/index.php?l
Oregon Historical Society Come watch Native American artists demonstrate beading, basket weaving, and drum making this Saturday at OHS!
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October Family Day this Saturday!
The Oregon History Museum’s October Family Day will give visitors an opportunity to speak with Native American artists while exploring our newest exhibit, The Art of Ceremony. Members of local tribes will show museum guests how they create traditional pieces of art, ranging from basket... weaving to beading and even making hand drums! Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime chance to learn more about Native American art in Oregon first hand. Two children are admitted free with one paid adult admission.
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The Oregon History Museum’s October Family Day will give visitors an opportunity to speak with Native American artists while exploring our newest exhibit, The Art of Ceremony. Members of local tribes will show museum guests how they create traditional pieces of art, ranging from basket... weaving to beading and even making hand drums! Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime chance to learn more about Native American art in Oregon first hand. Two children are admitted free with one paid adult admission.
Visit our website to find out more details on this event: http://www.ohs.org/visit-ohs/events.cfm Read More
Oregon Historical Society Trivia Tuesday! The first wagon train to come to Oregon arrived in 1842 with 100 people.
