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July 2019
History Pub: Myths and Memory in Oregon’s Pioneer Monuments
Dr. Cynthia Prescott will be speaking on “Myths and Memory in Oregon's Pioneer Monuments.” Viking Braggot Southtowne, doors at 6:30, program at 7:30. Cynthia Culver Prescott is associate professor of history at the University of North Dakota. She is the author of Pioneer Mother Monuments: Constructing Cultural Memory (2019) and Gender and Generation on the Far Western Frontier (2007).
Find out more »Lane County Fair
Eugene Fairgrounds. LCHM has free admission for fair attendees. Hours extended to 11am - 8pm.
Find out more »August 2019
OHS Storage Facility Tour
Oregon Historical Society Storage Facility Tour Portland. Arranged through Friends of the Eugene Library Foundation. Led by Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. Catered lunch. $100. Contact Monica Wilton at mwilton@eplfoundation.org or (541) 338-7018.
Find out more »September 2019
Trivia Night: Our Town: Local Businesses and Events from the Past
5:30-7:00 pm. 5th St. Public Market Eateries Compete for Prizes and Pride!
Find out more »New Exhibit: Culture of Kitsch
kitsch /kiCH/ noun 1. art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way. Decorative art and crafts from our collection that embody the kitsch aesthetic will take visitors through a history of the concept of kitsch and how the idea of taste and class effect how we view cultural objects. See artifacts from our collection that are being put on view for the very…
Find out more »East Skinner Butte Historic Homes Tour and Reception
East Skinner Butte Historic Homes Tour and Reception Join us for Bob Hart's wonderful walking tour of the historic homes in the East Skinner Butte neighborhood, concluded with a special wine reception at the beautiful historic Pironi house. Doug and Sherrill, the owners, love to entertain and will delight you with true stories about their house and property. Hear about the latest developments and upcoming projects from both organizations putting on this event: the Lane County History Museum and the Singing…
Find out more »November 2019
History Pub – Trivia!
5:30-7:00 pm. 5th St. Public Market Eateries. Compete for Prizes and Pride!
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