September 17, 2026

Past and Future Cultural Lifeways of Western Oregon Tribes

The Willamette Valley is rich with history that has been largely unrecorded—its riverbanks, forests, and mountains have been home to the tribes of Kalapuya, Chinook, Molalla, and more for thousands of years. Please join us for a presentation by OSU Professor and Indigenous scholar David Lewis, who will highlight Native perspectives on the history of the region and take us through a journey from then to now. Dr. Lewis is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and author of the book Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley.

7:00 p.m., Beaverton City Library, Beaverton

September 26, 2026

Echo’s Story: A Museum Open House

Echo’s Story: A Museum Open House will invite community members to explore and celebrate Echo’s local history. The event will feature local historians and community volunteers sharing stories, discussing Echo’s past, and helping visitors learn more about artifacts in the Echo Museum. A children’s scavenger hunt will encourage younger visitors to explore the museum, and refreshments will be available outside. The open-house format will allow visitors of all ages to come and go, ask questions, share their own memories, and connect with Echo’s history and one another.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Echo Museum, Echo

September 29, 2026

Wilderness Treasures with William L. Sullivan

William Sullivan is the author of many books and articles about Oregon. In this talk, moderated by John Witte, he will discuss the many wilderness treasures of the Upper McKenzie region in Oregon.

This event is supported by a Mini Grant for Libraries from Oregon Humanities.

2:00 p.m., O'Brien Memorial Library, Blue River

September 29, 2026

Voices of Gresham Season 2 Launch Party

Gresham Historical Society presents a launch party for season 2 of its original podcast, Voices of Gresham. This party will include a short talk by host Stephanie Vallance followed by a presentation of the first episode and a Q&A. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you listen.

Voices of Gresham is a lively, one-of-a-kind podcast based on oral history recollections of Gresham residents past and present. Using interviews conducted from the 1980s to the present day, hosts Stephanie Vallance and Melissa Bevency explore themes from local history including the main arc, "Coming to Gresham," and shorter arcs exploring the history of libraries and live music.

This podcast will be available for free on all major platforms starting September 30. Season 2 will consist of ten episodes, with new episodes released weekly.

This event and the podcast are supported by a Public Programs Grant from Oregon Humanities.

5:00 p.m., Gresham Historical Society, Gresham

October 22, 2026

The 1930s Jackson County Rebellion

Author, archaeologist, and historian Jeff LaLande will share the study of a fascinating and insightful political movement in 1930s Southern Oregon. The Jackson County Rebellion explores a dramatic if little-known populist insurgency that captured national attention as it played out in rural Oregon. LaLande traces the rebellion’s roots back to the area’s tradition of protest, including the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s, then focuses on Jackson County’s politics of upheaval during the worst days of the Great Depression. The broad strokes of the episode may be familiar to contemporary readers, with demagogues fanning rage and relentlessly accusing an elite of corruption and conspiracy.

Purchase tickets here.

3:30 p.m., Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville