Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin has partnered with JB Fisher and Tony Altamirano to create a film project documenting the quest for the fabled Neahkahnie Treasure. Using archival film ...
On November 10, 2022 / By oregonhistorianThe Neahkahnie Treasure film project continues at full speed! We recently returned from a tight shooting day on the north Oregon Coast and wanted to share some key ...
On November 7, 2022 / By oregonhistorianKansas City Bomber, MGM’s 1972 roller derby movie featuring Raquel Welch, 10 year-old Jodie Foster and early 1970’s Portland, Oregon was released 50 years ago today. Considered a ...
On August 2, 2022 / By oregonhistorianPlease join the Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin for this (potentially) enriching discussion of still undiscovered Oregon treasure hordes. On September 11th, 2022 at 11:00am, in faaaancy Cannon Beach!, ...
On July 24, 2022 / By oregonhistorianNovember 24th (2021) is the 50th anniversary of the only unsolved skyjacking in United States history… perpetrated by a person we know as DB Cooper. The Wednesday before ...
On October 8, 2021 / By oregonhistorianRecently, I had a chance to write a review of the new Mark Hatfield biography for The Oregonian. The book, by Richard Etulain, is titled Mark O. Hatfield; ...
On August 28, 2021 / By oregonhistorianMay 28th is the Burnside Bridge’s Birthday! Well…, kind of. The second Burnside Bridge was dedicated on May 28th, 1926, so close enough for us! The Resident Historian ...
On May 28, 2020 / By oregonhistorianHey There Ass Kicker! Due to the global pandemic, the Oregon Health Authority’s directive, and Governor Brown’s “Stay at Home” edict, we are having to suspend our Kick ...
On April 1, 2020 / By oregonhistorianTis The Season for Kick Ass Walking Tours – of the Oregon History variety! Join Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin on one of his (almost) monthly Old Town Portland ...
On September 14, 2019 / By oregonhistorianWe would like to invite you to two fun, historical Walking Tours coming up this June! You’ll get a chance to walk around Old Town and have the ...
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