Oregon's Anniversary of Statehood
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rotunda
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​Come and join us in celebration of Oregon’s Statehood. Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859, but we honor the history of the land since time immemorial with the inclusion of our sovereign tribes. This event is free and open to the public. Capitol doors will open at 10 a.m. Please be aware there is security screening to enter the building.
An event program will be posted in mid-January.

Oregon State Constitution Exhibit
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | East Galleria
The Oregon State Constitution is a vital document for our state. To this end, Visitor Services and Secretary of State Archives staff works together annually to bring the actual document into the “People’s Building” for viewing. This precious document will be on display in the Capitol Galleria during Oregon’s Anniversary of Statehood event.

Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Rotunda
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The third Saturday of March is Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol. Celebrate Spring, the blossoming cherry trees in the Capitol Mall and the impact of the Japanese culture on our state. We will be celebrating with booths, activities and performances from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Parking is free on Saturday.
A 2026 program of events will be made available in mid-February.

Spring Break Passport to Fun!
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27
Downtown venues have joined together to create “Spring Break Passport to Fun”, which offers activities for the family during spring break week. Oregon State Capitol, State Capitol State Park, Willamette Heritage Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, World Beat Gallery, Salem Art Association, Salem Public Library and Deepwood Museum have teamed up to offer families a fun and free, or discounted, way to fill the week off school with activities. A passport for download will be available starting March 1, 2026.
You can start and end your journey at any of the participating locations.

Exhibit: “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns”
2026-05-05 - 2026-06-04 | West Galleria
The Hellenic-American Cultural Center and Museum (HECCM) presents “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns” May 5 through June 4. The exhibit is available during Capitol hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Athanasios (Tom) Efthimiou Stefopoulos was a factory worker, railroad man, commercial artist, and a champion penman. Art was his first love but pursuing this was difficult for a young immigrant in an adopted country where he did not even speak the language. In 1945, he was employed by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad to work as a crossing watchman under the Lovejoy Ramp of the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Oregon. It was here that the artist created the iconic “Lovejoy Columns.” This exhibition considers the range of Stefopoulos’ art, from pen drawings to the murals that graced the Lovejoy Columns. His style is a unique blend of calligraphic lines and Art Nouveau, and his themes span Ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary world events. In style and in theme, Stefopoulos blended a myriad of influences, a result of a life lived in multiple places and among many people. Despite a life that was characterized by movement and synthesis, however, the Lovejoy Columns represent a sense of belonging to specific place—in this case, to Oregon. Stefopoulos’ art gives insight into how the artist envisioned himself in this new home.
This exhibit was one of three that were awarded Capitol History Gateway exhibit sponsorships in the first year of the program. Exhibits are funded, in part, by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
