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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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Gathering History: Community Journal & At-Home Oral Histories
Five Oaks Museum invites you to reflect on your new “everyday” routines and share your thoughts using our Community Journal and Interview questions.
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Five Oaks Historic Site
Over the centuries, people, plants, and animals have all come together under the Five Oaks, speaking different languages, traveling from far away, making a home here.
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Video: Peek at the Past
A series of videos created with Tualatin Valley Community TV to highlight stories of objects in the museum’s collection.
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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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History of Washington County
Washington County has more of a proud and diverse history than many people realize!
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