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OHS is a community gathering place and statewide resource that links the past to the present, building a better future by sharing an inclusive history that is meaningful to all Oregonians.

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Portraits from the Society Pages: Bushnell Studio Portraits and Women’s Fashion after World War I

Women’s fashion shifted dramatically around World War I, moving from ornate Edwardian styles to the streamlined silhouettes of the 1920s — mirroring broader social change. Featuring portraits taken by photographers at Portland’s Bushnell Studio from 1915 to 1925, this exhibition...


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101 at 100: The History of Oregon’s Most Iconic Highway

More than a scenic drive, Oregon’s Highway 101 has shaped life along the coast for a century — but the story of travel here begins far earlier. Since time immemorial, Native people have lived along Oregon’s coast, using waterways, beaches, and extensive trail networks for travel and...


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Ukandu: Bringing Hope, Joy, and Connection to Communities Impacted by Childhood Cancer

Discover the inspiring story of Ukandu, celebrating 40 years of supporting children with cancer and their families. This exhibition explores the organization’s history, from its first summer camp in 1986 to its lasting impact across the Pacific Northwest.


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David Lemieux: Grateful Dead Legacy Manager and Archivist In Conversation with Rob Vallance

Join us for a deep dive into Grateful Dead history with David Lemieux, the Grateful Dead’s official audiovisual archivist and legacy manager. Lemieux will be in conversation with Rob Vallance, McMenamins...


McMenamins Kennedy School

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Oregonians Experiencing Archaeology (Bend)

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the research and field work that leads to new episodes of OPB’s Oregon Experience program, “Unearthing Oregon,” featuring access to exciting archaeological work happening...


McMenamins Old St. Francis School

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Oregon Votes Town Hall

Join Secretary of State Tobias Read and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion on voting and the upcoming November General Election.


Oregon Historical Society

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Religion, Westward Expansion, and Fears for National Unity in George Washington’s World

K–12 classroom educators are invited to Eugene to explore religion and politics in early American history, from Christianity and British colonial traditions to church-state relations during the American...


Lane Education Service District

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Capturing Bigfoot Screening and Discussion

On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson captured 59 seconds of film showing a creature walking through the Northern California woods. Capturing Bigfoot reveals the untold story behind the world’s greatest...


Portland Art Museum, Whitsell Auditorium

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Research and Library

OHS’s research library is an invaluable resource for learning about the past and providing context on the present. Visitors can enjoy broad access to the world’s largest collection of Oregon-related materials, both in the library’s newly renovated reading room and online.

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Current Issue

Oregon Historical Quarterly

Fall 2026, 127:3

In this special issue, “Crater Lake and Artistic Imagination,” historian Peter Boag explores how artists in the late nineteenth century shaped the public’s perception of Crater Lake — giiwas, or sacred place, to the Klamath peoples — and how artists’ canvases influenced the...

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Education

OHS helps educators bring diverse, complex history to K–12 students through curriculum, educational materials, workshops, and programs. OHS is also a proud sponsor of Oregon History Day.

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From the OHS Blog

A New Ride for the Architecture Collections

OHS stewards thousands of oversize materials that require special handling, such as architectural...

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Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series

For over 25 years, the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series has hosted the...


Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

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