Oregon State Archives Open House
Saturday, October 21, 10am-3pm
Calling
all Oregon history and game lovers!
On
Saturday, October 21, from 10am to 3pm, the Oregon State Archives will hold its
Annual Open House in celebration of National Archives Month. Please join us
for this fun and fascinating family friendly event to learn about Oregon’s history
and to interact with Oregon’s historic documents and records. You might even learn
something about your own history in the process.
Guests
of all ages will participate in activities featuring
Oregon’s colorful trademarks, photographs, and original records representing Oregon’s
diverse regional landscapes, economy, and natural beauty. Guests will also have
the opportunity to play “Game of Oregon.” Inspired by the popular book and television
series Game of Thrones, “Game of
Oregon” invites you to experience the “Seven Kingdoms” of Oregon (the Coast, Willamette
Valley, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon, Greater Portland, Mt. Hood and Columbia
River Gorge). Guests will also test their knowledge skills
and luck by using historical records from the State Archives. Activities
include games of chance, puzzles, coloring, and trivia. Prizes and giveaways will
be featured throughout the day!
In addition to games and activities,
behind-the-scenes
tours of the Archives will be given and guests will be able to view our newly installed gallery exhibit showcasing Oregon’s “Seven Kingdoms.”
This
event is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
For
more information, please contact the Oregon State Archives by phone
503-373-0701, email reference.archives@oregon.gov; or visit our website at http://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/archives-month.aspx
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Dennis Richardson
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