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Hidden History

Hidden History monthly lecture series at the History Museum of Hood River CountyHidden History is a monthly lecture series at The History Museum. We’ll delve into the less obvious aspects of historical topics, investigate unexpected stories, and discover the myriad ways that we can learn about the past.

JUNE 21    7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: THE HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH with Evelyn Charity

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

 

JULY 19    7:00 PM  

HIDDEN HISTORY & EXHIBIT RECEPTION: OREGON STATE PARKS with Peter Marbach

For 100 years, Oregon State Parks have provided spaces for recreation and enjoyment in various natural environments across the state. In celebration of the centennial of the state parks system, the Oregon Historical Society commissioned photographer Peter Marbach to document the beauty and geographic diversity of many of Oregon’s 254 state parks. From Vista House in the Columbia River Gorge to the crashing waves at Shore Acres State Park to climbers ascending a wall at Smith Rock State Park, this exhibit highlights numerous ways that Oregon State Parks have preserved natural and historic sites for Oregonians and visitors to appreciate for many years to come.

Join us for the opening reception for A Century of Wonder and Hidden History lecture by the artist, Peter Marbach.

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

 

AUGUST 16   7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY with E. Michael Friend and John Hardham

Sam Hill biographer John E. Tuhy wrote in the preface of his book “The Prince of Castle Nowhere” that “If Sam Hill had never existed, it would not have been necessary to invent him: in fact, it would have been next to impossible.” 

Sam Hill was more than the driving force of the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH), he was (in his own words) “a dreamer and a visionary.” There is so much more to his story than the highway… he was a world traveler, a political force, and a businessman who failed as often as he succeeded. 

E. Michael Friend and John Hardham spent years researching and writing, then making a documentary about Sam Hill and his involvement in the HCRH. But there are plenty of stories about Sam that didn’t make it into their movie and book “King of Roads”. Friend and Hardham have been making movies for over 50 years separately and together for over a decade. They’ve been storytellers all that time. Sam Hill’s story is full of hidden gems. 

Tuhy also wrote: Sam Hill was “plagued not by doubt but by venturing too much.” 

Jump on board for a pretty interesting ride through the story of the other Sam Hill.

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

 

SEPTEMBER 20  7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: TBA

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

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OCTOBER 18  7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: TBA

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

 

NOVEMBER 15  7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: CASCADE LOCKS with  Janice Crane

Discover the history of Cascade Locks with the Executive Director of The Friends of Cascade Locks Historical Museum, Janice Crane.

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated​

 

DECEMBER 20  7:00 PM

HIDDEN HISTORY: TBA

FREE – $10 Donation appreciated

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