Talking History, in a bar, in the oldest city in Oregon. Does it get much better than that??? Me thinks not... Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin will tell a few Oregon Christmas Tales (true ones!) and then weave these tales into a detailed account of a True Oregon Hero (maybe) Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Who the fuck is Jean Baptiste Charbonneau? Well Dear Ass Kicker... you'll just have to come and find out! But to give you a hint, he is buried in the EXACT opposite corner of the state from our presentation - about as far as you can get from Astoria and still be in Oregon...   If you dig what we do, this will be an evening you won't want to miss!

To celebrate the start of Oregon’s Birthday weekend the Oregon Historical Society, in conjuncture with the Clatsop County Historical Society and the Liberty Theater, is pleased to present a pictorial history of the great state of Oregon – from James Cook’s early coastal forays in 1778 to the construction of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland in 1931. Comprised of approximately 100 glass lantern slides, this show was originally put together as a public educational program by the Colonial Dames of America in approximately 1935. With the assistance of Doug Kenck-Crispin (Kick Ass Oregon History) on the microphone, we will project the images using a Victor Stereopticon projector (circa 1915) and use the original notes to narrate the slides. This program was most recently put on at the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art in July 2014 but prior to that it has likely been shelved for the past 60 years.  

As you know, Innovative Housing has purchased the Erickson's Saloon building on Burnside, and they are converting it into affordable housing units. Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin has been assisting the Art Team, and they will be unveiling their Works of Art at the Hootenany Windig! Please join us in this very rare opportunity to tour this historic space and see the Works of Art that channel back to another century with its themes of labor, grandeur and chance. Read MORE about the event in Stephanie Yao Long's piece in The Big O.

The Oregon Historical Society, in conjuncture with the Des Chutes Historical Museum, is pleased to present a pictorial history of the great state of Oregon – from James Cook’s early coastal forays in 1778 to the construction of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland in 1931. Comprised of approximately 100 glass lantern slides, this show was originally put together as a public educational program by the Colonial Dames of America in approximately 1935. With the assistance of Doug Kenck-Crispin (Kick Ass Oregon History) on the microphone, Matthew Cowan will project the images using a Victor Stereopticon projector (circa 1915) and we will use the original notes to narrate the slides. In addition we will have an addendum to the program with notable slides from Deschutes, Lane and Klamath Counties as well as other gems from around the state. This program was most recently put on at the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art in July 2014 but prior to that it has likely been shelved for the past 60 years.

Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin will introduce the film with some happy, huggy stories about the Oregon State Hospital. Yay!! In conjunction with the Portland Film Festival. Hope you can join us - details right here! 

A program celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the building of the Columbia River Highway. Modeled after the great scenic highways in Europe, in 1916 two dedication ceremonies took place commemorating the completion of the highway between Hood River and Portland. Using original hand colored lantern slides from the John Yeon Slide collection at the Oregon Historical Society – projected by Matthew Cowan using a 1940 Bausch & Lomb projector – we take a closer look at one of the greatest roadway projects of modern times. This program – including original narration – was produced in partnership with Doug Kenck-Crispin of Kick Ass Oregon History. More details HERE.

As part of the Jefferson County Historical Society's Annual Dinner. More details can be found right here. With Matthew Cowan of the Oregon Historical Society.