Tualatin Historical Society Past Programs


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An Unlikely Journey

How did a rare Tree Peony get from Japan to Tualatin?

Sandra Lafky Carlson hosts a live oral history interview with Art Sasaki and Terry Nishikawa as they share the unique journey of the Kishu Caprice Tree Peony from Japan more than 100 years ago to the garden at the Heritage Center.

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Legacy of our lives in fabric

The quilt committee, lovingly referred to as the quilt posse put on a fabulous program in October 2022. See and read why our members loved it.

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Jerianne’s World.

You might think you know Tualatin’s Library. Well, think again. Director Jerianne Thompson takes you into a world where there are 3-D printers; streaming videos; take and bake recipes; tools for making ceramics, or leather craft; air fryers; Ice age bones; and oh yeah, books. Welcome to Jerianne’s World

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This is Where We Want to Stay

Author Luke Sprunger shares his insight, research and oral histories of Tejano and Latino residents in Washington County. His guests Enedelia Hernandez Schofield and Hector Hinojosa join.

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Otters of the Oregon Coast

Cameron LaFollette, an executive director of Elaka Alliance speaks about the history, extinction and attempts to recover this majestic animal that once graced the shores of Oregon’s coast.

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A discussion with Mayor Frank Bubenik

Frank Bubenik’s humble beginnings led him to serve in the US military, start a successful software firm, serve on city council and become our Mayor. Learn more about what makes this civil servant tick, what keeps him up at night and what the future holds for him and our city.

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Herstory - Tualatin’s “We did it” Women

This is a must-watch! These extraordinary women tell stories about the Women who made Tualatin! Words don’t describe it, check it out for yourself.

About the women who made history and those who played them……..Maria Sweek built the Sweek House, Tualatin’s only home listed on the National register of historic places. She is played by Teresa Stone, Maria’s great-great-granddaughter. Lizzie Robinson built and ran the the brick store which still stands on Lower Boones Ferry Road next to the Country Inn (C.I.).

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