Aug 4, 2025
The Scandinavian Festival Returns to Junction City: Celebrate Heritage, Food & Folk Magic August 14–17, 2025 | Downtown Junction City, Oregon When you step into downtown Junction City during the third week of August, you’re not just attending a...
Jun 13, 2025
Lane County History: Indigenous Roots Establishment and Naming Lane County was created on January 29, 1851, from parts of Linn and Benton Counties, named after Joseph Lane, Oregon’s first territorial governor from 1849 to 1850. Initially, it covered a vast area from...
Apr 7, 2025
Early Life and Migration Eugene F. Skinner was born on September 13, 1809, in Essex, New York, moving to Green County, Wisconsin, at age 14, then settling in Hennepin, Illinois, where he served as county sheriff. He married Mary Cook on November 28, 1839, and in 1845,...
Mar 27, 2025
Elijah Bristow Pioneering Legacy Elijah Bristow, born April 28, 1788, in Tazewell County, Virginia, was a pioneer whose journey westward marked him as a key figure in Oregon’s history. He served in the War of 1812 under General Andrew Jackson and later in the...
Feb 17, 2024
Running Through History | The Oregon Track Club – From the moment athletes lace up their spikes, the Oregon Track Club (OTC) emerges not just as a team but as an emblem of excellence in the world of track and field. This institution, nestled in the lush...
Jan 31, 2024
Cinema’s Cultural Beacon | The Art House – Eugene, Oregon isn’t just a city; it’s a vibrant community where the arts flourish, especially at The Art House. This venue’s cinematic renaissance at 492 E 13th Ave, is a beacon for cinephiles...
