Calendar of Local History Events

June 24

Tualatin Historical Society
Kids “Intro to Birds and Birding”, presented by the Wetlands Conservancy, 10:00 am. A presentation on local birds and their habitat will be held inside the Center, followed by a walk around Sweek Pond to observe local waterfowl and songbirds. Nature walk is for ages 10-14, alternative activity for ages 5-9 provided.
Contact: (503) 885-1926

June 26- August 12

THPRD's Summer Concert in the Park
Time: varies
Admission: Free
Contact: http://www.thprd.org (503) 645-6433

July 9

WCHS Garden Luncheon
at the home of Al and Pat Reser
2:00 to 2:30 pm
Contact: (503) 645-5353

July 10

Annual Picnic:
The Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon Annual Picnic and Pioneer Awards.
Shady Wood Park
NE 24th and Grant St., Hillsboro, OR
Parking entrance is on 24th st
GSWCO Annual Picnic location, Shady Wood Park, Hillsboro Oregon
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

July 16

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
Historian Richard Etulain will present Abraham Lincoln: With Charity All
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353

July 17

Friends of Historic Forest Grove Annual Family Picnic, A.T. Smith House,
6:30 pm,
bring a chair and a side dish or salad. (Note new time for picnic)
Contact: 503-992-1280

July 19

Genealogical Council of Oregon
Oregon Statewide Biennial Genealogy Conference
Featuring Cyndi Howells of Cyndi’s List

Lane Community College
Center for Meeting and Learning
4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
For more information go to GCO web site

August 9

Oregon Archaeological Society
Annual Cornfest
Sauvie Island, OR
Contact: (503) 727-3507

August 14

Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
General Meeting:
155 NW 1st, Room 140, Hillsboro Oregon
7 PM
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

August 20

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
Lewis & Clark and the International Competition for Oregon with Mark Eifler
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353

September 2

Oregon Archaeological Society
General Meeting: Speaker Catherine Mueller-Wille, Cultural Interpreter, Cathlapotle Plankhouse
OMSI
7:00pm
Contact: (503) 727-3507

September 11

Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
General Meeting:
155 NW 1st, Room 140, Hillsboro Oregon
7 PM
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

September 17

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
Atfalati-Kalapuya: First People of Washington County with Warren Lockwood
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353

September 21

Pacific University Founders’ Day, visit the Friends of Historic Forest Grove booth.
Contact: 503-992-1280

September 28

Cascadia Cave Walk for Oregon Archaeology Celebration led by Tony Farque, USFS Archaeologist. Contact Cathy Poetschat, Poetschat@msn.com

October 7

Oregon Archaeological Society
General Meeting: Speaker Russell Micnhimer on Loring & Loring Rock Art Sites in Oregon
OMSI
7:00pm
Contact: (503) 727-3507

October 9

Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
General Meeting:
155 NW 1st, Room 140, Hillsboro Oregon
7 PM
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

October 15

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
A History of Climate Change in the Willamette Valley with Brian Doyle
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353

October 18

Washington County Museum
Save the Date! A Swank Affair Gala
Contact: (503) 645-5353
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November 4

Oregon Archaeological Society
General Meeting: Speaker Bob Mierendorf on High Elevation Archaeology (rescheduled from Feb 2008)
OMSI
7:00pm
Contact: (503) 727-3507

November 13

Genealogical Society of Washington County Oregon
General Meeting:
155 NW 1st, Room 140, Hillsboro Oregon
7 PM
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

November 19

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
Early Railroads in Washington County with Bob Melbo
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353

December 2

Oregon Archaeological Society
General Meeting: Speaker Dr. Marley Brown, Williamsburg’s Director of Archaeology, on Archaeology in Williamsburg, Jamestown, and More…
OMSI
7:00pm
Contact: (503) 727-3507

December 7

Friends of Historic Forest Grove Annual Holiday Social, location TBA,
4 – 7 pm.
Contact: 503-992-1280

December 11

Christmas Feast:
Christmas Dinner Potluck. Special Guest.
155 NW 1st, Room 140, Hillsboro Oregon
7 PM
Contact: gswcoevents@gswco.org

December 17

Washington County Museum
Crossroads Lecture
Old Ivory Chinaware with Bob Herd
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Contact: (503) 645-5353