Teddy Roosevelt’s Oregon Roadshow: May 11

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Sam

Joe Wiegand entertains audiences nationwide with his reprisal of President Theodore Roosevelt. As a one-man theater show, Wiegand, as Teddy Roosevelt, shares stories full of adventure, laughter and inspiration.

Join the Washington County Museum for Teddy Roosevelt’s Oregon Roadshow on Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m., for a unique presentation of the life and personality of the 26th president of the United States. The show is sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society and Wells Fargo Bank.

Presented at HART Theatre in downtown Hillsboro. Tickets $20 person, $15 WCM Members – Available by calling 503.645.5353 x110.
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Family Day, May 12th: Emmy Blue

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Sam
Join Washington County Museum staff and storyteller Emmy Blue for an enchanting afternoon of crafts and stories. We will decorate seed containers, plant seeds, make May Day baskets and listen as Emmy tells us about the wonders of the forest!
Based deep in the forests of Portland, Oregon, Emmy Blue is a writer of enchanted storybooks, a teller of magical tales and a gardener of imaginations. Emmy’s uplifting stories and programs inspire children and adults to unleash their inner-magic so they feel bright and magical. At 11 and 1pm Emmy will share performances of Magical Tales and Enchanting Legends from the NW Forests.

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Crossroads Lecture: Liberty & Union

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Beth

Presidential campaign songs of the 1860 & 1864 elections

Music was a main component of the campaigns for Presidential candidates in the 1860s.  On May 16, at 2pm “Illinois” Doug Tracy will guide us through a musical tour of these songs and campaigns.  Looking back at these songs gives us an insight to the candidates’ positions and how divided Americans were at the time of the Civil War and the election of Abraham Lincoln.  Discover how music helped to shape what were, probably, the most crucial Presidential elections our nation has ever held.

Admission: $3; members free
When: Wednesday, May 16
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Washington County Museum

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A Taste of Washington County – June 22

Posted on April 15, 2012 by karen

A Taste of Washington County – June 22

A celebration of Washington County’s best wine, beer and foods. Enjoy beverage tastings, hors d’oeuvres, small plate entrees and desserts from some of the county’s finest wineries, restaurants and caterers.

We will also honor Tom Brian with the Heart of Washington County Award for his more than 30 years of public service and dedicated community support.

Friday, June 22, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Museum
Tickets are $65 per person.



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The Comic Book Art of Aaron Lopresti

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Sam

Opening May 5!

BATMAN is a TM & Copyright of DC Comics. Used with Permission.

The Comic Book Art of Aaron Lopresti will take you on a stroll down Memory Lane.

The exhibit features the work of Oregon native Aaron Lopresti. It unveils selections of his work through the years for comic titans Marvel and DC Comics. Sketches include Wonder Woman, The Hulk, Spider-Man, Batman and X-Men. Also included are some of Lopresti’s original comic creations.

See highlights of Lopresti’s illustrations in various stages of development. Lopresti has worked with Marvel and DC Comics since 1989. He is a regular featured guest at comic conventions and is a former Pacific NW College of Art instructor.

In addition, the exhibit will include a local collection of Big Little Books dating from the 1940s and ‘50s. Big Little Books delighted children with colorful illustrations and action-packed stories of iconic legends such as super detective Dick Tracy.

Look for a number of special programs, activities and learning opportunities geared toward children and families this summer through the Museum’s education and folklife department.

A special preview reception is Friday, May 4, 6 to 9 p.m., exclusively for Washington County Museum members.

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