1:00 pm Preservation Month: OSU Heritage Trees Tour Presented by Dan Blanchard
Join Dan, Campus Arboretum Curator of Living Plant Collections, for a walking tour at OSU to learn about the heritage trees on campus and the history of the campus landscape. Parking is FREE on weekends.
OSU Community Hall
6:00 pm Preservation Month: How to Research Your House's History Workshop - If Walls Could Talk Presented by Camron Settlemeier
Do you own a historic home and are curious about the history of structure? Join this workshop and learn how to research the story behind the building.
Main Library
5:30 pm Preservation Month: Alive in the Margins Corvalis Walking Tour Presented by Jema Patterson
The often-overlooked narratives of women, queerfolk, and people of color have shaped and enriched the tapestry of history. Come hear remarkable stories of individuals whose struggles, triumphs, and contributions defied societal norms and odds to leave an indelible mark on the course of history. In under a mile, we cover a century of incredible stories. From a fierce suffragette's battle to a Chinese woman's struggle against the misogyny of the 1930s, this tour unveils the strife that shaped our world. Learn of a Japanese man's fight against racism during WWII (with two happy endings!) and meet a trans man whose medical breakthroughs changed the course of history.
Step into the past and discover the untold stories of those who defied the odds, broke boundaries, and challenged the injustices of their time. Learn about how the people who lived through history's hardest moments fought to rewrite the narrative.
Marriott Courtyard Corvallis
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Preservation Month: Benton County Historic Preservation Celebration The annual celebration of historic preservation in Benton County. The theme this year is the balance of being a steward of a historic resource preservation and of our footprint on the future environment and climate. Join the City of Corvallis, PreservationWORKS, and Benton County in honoring the work of our volunteers and the community members working hard to preserve and restore our local history. Please join us in celebrating history and honoring preservation advocates! Majestic Theatre
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Preservation Month: Bald Hill Farm: Past & Future Presented by Jessica McDonald, Greenbelt Land Trust Executive Director
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We are celebrating Benton County Historical Preservation Month with a walk at Bald Hill Farm. Calling all local history buffs!
Come and learn more about the fascinating history of Bald Hill Farm, from Kalapuya through western settler migration. We'll delve into the world of the extensive Mulkey family whose name graces the property's creek and ridgeline, and trace back local tales through oral and written documents. Space is limited for this free event.
This will be a slow, easy walk on gravel roads with many stops and we will be mostly standing. There will be a restroom available at the beginning and end of the walk.
Please leave your furry friends at home!
Bald Hill Farm