Video: Irina Boboia Local Story
Irina Boboia brings a creative lens to the stories of immigrants and refugees in the Portland Metro area in this Local Story event.
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Local Story is a nomadic public program offering a speaking platform to people who contribute to the living history of this remarkable region. The program is comprised of individual presentation and panel events, all of which revolve around the theme of locality, personal history, and the pursuit of opportunity in Washington County. Presentation locations are chosen by each presenter and serve as an immersive backdrop in the telling of their story.
If you are seeking videos on various facets of life and identity in Washington County, the Local Story program archive is a great place to find community stories.
Each Local Story is recorded, archived, and made publicly available as a video through the museum’s permanent collection.
Video: Bertony Faustin Local Story
Bertony Faustin, owner of Abbey Creek Vineyard, tell his story of founding Oregon’s first black-owned winery and his experiences in the Willamette Valley wine industry in this Local Story event.
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Video: Latino & Tejano Community Building in Washington County
A panel conversation on the history of the Latino and Tejano community in Washington County with esteemed community members Evangelina Sanchez, Hector Hinojosa, and José Jaime and moderated by PCC Rock Creek President, Dr. Chris Villa.
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Video: The Oregon Trail of Tears and Other Hidden Native Histories
A Local Story conversation with David G. Lewis, PhD on Indigenous representation in museums and the Oregon history that is often left out: the creation of reservations, the residential school system, termination, and restoration of Indigenous sovereignty.
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