McMenamins History Pubs

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McMenamins History Pub invites you to explore Oregon and Pacific Northwest history.

Enjoy an evening with local experts, scholars, first-person experiencers and historians who dive into topics from Lewis and Clark to shipwrecks, hop growing to women pioneers and beyond.

McMenamins History Pub is like attending a college lecture with a stiff drink and full menu of tasty food.

Here are the upcoming events.

Upcoming McMenamins History Pub Events

Fashion on the Cusp of Change: 1890s to the Roaring ’20s

Historical costume dramas, such as Bridgerton and The Gilded Age, showcase exquisite clothing of the 19th century. When admiring these envy-worthy gowns and garments, the question often arises: “Why don’t we dress like that anymore?”

Fashion historian Kay Demlow explains how fashion evolved between the Victorian Age and the Roaring ’20s and the historical context in which women changed the way they dressed. Kay presents original antique clothing and fashions, explains its construction and discusses how advancements in technology and society led to the new styles of the 20th century.

This event is Wednesday, November 13, at the Grand Lodge Theater, 3505 Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove. 

Tickets are $5 in advance. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m.

The Past, Present and Future of Indigenous Fire Knowledge

Since time immemorial, Indigenous people have been tending to the land with fire in the Pacific Northwest. Recently, non-Native ideas about fire and its relationships to land and people have dominated management policies and practices. As the reality of climate change becomes more evident, centering Indigenous approaches to land management is increasingly important.

Presenters Joe Scott, Siletz Tribe member and director of the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program, and Elizabeth Azzuz, Yurok Tribe member and director of the Indigenous burning program for the Cultural Fire Management Council, will share stories of Indigenous histories and approaches to fire management and ecological stewardship.

This event is Monday, November 25, at Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. in Portland.

Tickets are $5 in advance. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m.

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