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Features this Month
Special Crossroads Lecture Event
Lincoln and the American West with Dr. Richard Etulain, Free!
March 4, 7:00 p.m.
Etulain will discuss Lincoln’s early contact with the West, including the issue of slavery and its controversies, territorial expansion, political competitions, and western upsets involving Indians and Mormons. Etulain, a western historian with strong ties to the Northwest, also addresses Lincoln’s intriguing connections to Oregon. Read More>>
Crossroads Lectures
March 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
“Photo Dating: Costume & Hairstyles 1840-1900” with Brina Bolanz
Join us for an overview of the Victorian fashion styles typically seen in posed portraits during each decade. Discover the details you can look for to pinpoint in time your own undated family photographs. Read More »
Above Photo: James C. and Mary Ellen Smock, Sherwood pioneers ca 1900. Washington County Museum
Free Family Day

March 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Quilting activities with the Westside Quilters Guild, Pioneer toys and dress up, Arts and Crafts in Green: "good luck books" with stamping, leprechaun Marionettes, green shamrock bookmarks, paper bag puppets
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Join us the 2nd Saturday each month for exciting new arts, crafts and activities relating to history, culture and the spirit of the changing seasons!



