BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oregoncapitol.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T182513Z CREATED:20260506T221857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T182513Z UID:10000490-1783767600-1783771200@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:A Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary - Concert on the Capitol Mall DESCRIPTION:The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra will perform a free concert at State Capitol State Park on Saturday\, July 11 starting at 11 a.m. The concert is free\, and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair\, blanket\, and picnic lunch\, spread out on the grass in the Capitol Mall area of the park and enjoy the performance. \nThe orchestra will be led by guest conductor Damian Berdakin\, South Salem High School Orchestra Director and the program comprises: \n\nJohn Philip Sousa – Stars and Stripes Forever\nEdwin Eugene Bagley – National Emblem March arr. Clark McAliste\nLeroy Anderson – Fiddle Faddle\nJay Ungar – Ashokan Farewell arr. Bob Cerulli\nScott Joplin – The Entertainer arr. D. S. Delisle\nAmerica the Beautiful Fantasy arr. J. Frederick Muller\nGeorge M. Cohan – You’re a Grand Old Flag arr. Steven L. Rosenhaus\nBill Holcombe – American Celebration\nJohn Williams – Hymn to the Fallen\nAaron Copland – Saturday Night Waltz and Hoe-Down from Rodeo URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/concert/ LOCATION:State Capitol State Park\, 900 Court St. NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Eclipse-Concert-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T175914Z CREATED:20260506T221020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T175914Z UID:10000489-1782554400-1782568800@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Celebrating America's 250th at the Oregon State Capitol - Passport to History DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary (the semiquincentennial)! \nGrab your souvenir passport to Oregon and America’s history (while supplies last.) Have your passport stamped at locations within the building and outside in the park and return for a 250th Semiquincentennial gift. \nThe United States Postal Service will also be on hand for a specialty\, one day only postmark. This postmark alone is a great commemorative souvenir that is only available at this postal station inside the building during this event only! \nThe Sons of the American Revolution\, Republic Chapter\, will be opening the event by posting the Colors in the Rotunda and then will be available at the Liberty Bell to provide costumed interpretation and information about their organization. \nOK2Botay\, a steel drum band from Tri-Cities will be performing in the Capitol Plaza from 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. \nNothing is more American than apple pie\, and Willamette Valley Pie Co. has graciously given us free samples for the public\, while supplies last. The same is true for vanilla ice cream\, and Tillamook Creamery\, has provided ice cream bars for this event\, also while supplies last. \nView the exhibit: Caralyn B. Shelton – The Nation’s First Female Governor brought to us by the Willamette Heritage Center. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/a-celebration-of-americas-250th-anniversary-at-the-capitol/ LOCATION:Rotunda CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/america-250th-anniversary-flag-1158760739.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTSTAMP:20250609T183551Z CREATED:20250609T181110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T183551Z UID:10000478-1777939200-1780617599@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Exhibit: “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns” DESCRIPTION: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. \nAthanasios (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. \nThis 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. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/exhibit-master-penworks/ LOCATION:West Galleria CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2022-10-17-Hellenic-American-Stefopoulos-018-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T221120Z CREATED:20220613T235511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T221120Z UID:10000002-1775469600-1777050000@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:VFW #661 Military Uniform Display DESCRIPTION:Salem is home to a vast and valuable collection of military uniforms. The collection was started more than 30 years ago by H.A. “Mac” MacDonald\, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. \nMacDonald was working as a lobbyist for various veterans’ organizations when he was asked if he knew anyone who would be interested in an unwanted military uniform. MacDonald was\, and from that single donation grew a collection that today has nearly 2\,000 uniforms. \nYou may have seen past exhibits at the Capitol\, or perhaps at the Marion County or state fair. But what you might not know is that every exhibit is different. Come and explore the uniforms during this annual exhibit which runs this year April 6-24. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregon-military-uniform-display/ LOCATION:West Galleria CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event-uniforms-e1655140036935.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260225T170324Z CREATED:20240222T215521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170324Z UID:10000024-1775329200-1775332800@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:SamaZama Performance during Yozakura DESCRIPTION:  \nEnjoy the musical performance of SamaZama Koto/Cello Duo at 7 p.m. in State Capitol State Park. SamaZama is a collaboration of the Koto – a Japanese traditional musical instrument played By Masumi Timson and the Cello played by Joseph Harchanko. “Samazama” is the Japanese word for variety. The SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango\, jazz\, blues and western classical music\, blending the instruments and music of Eastern and Western cultures in a moving and uncommon musical synthesis. Their music deftly unites these two widely divergent instruments through traditional and contemporary Koto works to create a vibrant musical soundscape that soothes and inspires. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Parking around the Capitol Mall is free on the weekends. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and the City of Salem. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/samazama-performance-during-the-yozakura/ LOCATION:State Capitol State Park\, 900 Court St. NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SamaZama-Duo-Performs-Yozakura-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260325T231432Z CREATED:20260325T231341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231432Z UID:10000484-1774483200-1777939199@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Digital Exhibit: "Ranching and Rodeo Life- Past and Present of the People of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation" DESCRIPTION:“Ranching and Rodeo Life Past and Present of the People of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation” is an 11:49 video produced by The Museum at Warm Springs. The video exhibit includes stories and remembrances by Warm Springs Tribal members Ralph Minnick\, William Patt\, Olney “JP” Patt\, Jr.\, Arlene Wewa Bryant\, Rafael Queahpama\, Jolene Estimo-Pitt and Mona Smith-Cochran. Jarold Ramsey\, an author\, historian and past president of the Jefferson County Historical Society\, who grew up and still lives on his family’s ranch outside of Madras\, is also featured. \nThe video was inspired by The Museum’s 2025 exhibit\, “Saddle Up: Ranchers and Rodeo Life of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs\,” which highlighted the history and experiences of Warm Springs ranch families and rodeo culture. Warm Springs Tribal members LaRonn Katchia and Brutis Baez co-directed\, shot and edited the video. \nMajor funding for the video was provided by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization\, which also provided funding for an exhibit that will be on view at the Oregon State Capitol in 2027. Additional funders of the video included the Native Arts Initiative of First Nations Development Institute\, Oregon Cultural Trust and The Ford Family Foundation. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/digital-exhibit-ranching-and-rodeo-life/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/warm-springs-photo-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTSTAMP:20260303T195025Z CREATED:20220826T221155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T195025Z UID:10000016-1774224000-1774655999@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Spring Break Passport to Fun! DESCRIPTION:Seven downtown venues have joined together to create “Spring Break Passport to Fun”\, which offers activities for the family during spring break week. City of Salem Library\, Deepwood Museum\, Hallie Ford Museum of Art\, the Oregon State Capitol\, Salem Art Association\, Willamette Heritage Center\, and World Beat Gallery have teamed up to offer families a fun and free\, or discounted\, way to fill the week off school with activities. Download the passport here. \nYou can start and end your journey at any of the participating locations\, and also enter to win one of three gift baskets. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/spring-break-passport-to-fun/ CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/274922496_5275313155825615_3253179331776966886_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260225T170144Z CREATED:20240222T214437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170144Z UID:10000023-1774116000-1775340000@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Yozakura - Nighttime Viewing of the Cherry Blossoms DESCRIPTION:Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Yozakura” – nighttime viewing of the cherry blossoms in State Capitol State Park from March 21-April 4. Japanese lanterns and lights will illuminate the trees until 10 p.m. nightly. \nNo alcohol is allowed in the park and it closes at 10 p.m.\, however the public is invited to bring a blanket or beach chairs\, a picnic\, and practice “hanami” or blossom viewing. \nThis event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation and the City of Salem. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/yozakura-nighttime-viewing-of-the-cherry-blossoms/ LOCATION:State Capitol State Park\, 900 Court St. NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cherry-Blossoms-Capitol-Mall-Cooper-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260309T163117Z CREATED:20220826T221129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T163117Z UID:10000013-1774087200-1774101600@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:​ \nThe 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. \n2026 Program of Events \nMusical and Dance Performances in Rotunda (unless noted) \n10 a.m.        Monmouth Taiko Drummers (Capitol steps)\n10:30 p.m. Martial Arts Demonstration by Yoichi Kozuma\n11 a.m.         Okinawa Sanshin Club Performance with Miwa\,\nJohn\, Saori\, Seika\, Nanami and Yuko\nNoon            Willamette University Koto Club Performance\,\nfollowed by SamaZama Duo – Masumi Timson and\nJoseph Harchanko\n1 p.m.           Kimono Fashion Show\n1:30 p.m.    Bon Dance \nWakai Urasenke presents a Japanese Tea Ceremony in Hearing\nRoom C at 10:15\, 11:15\, 12:15 and 1:15. This presentation lasts\napproximately 30 minutes. \nNana Goto-Bellarud presents an Ikebana demonstration in Hearing\nRoom D at 11\, noon and 1 p.m. The demonstrations last\napproximately 30 minutes. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/cherry-blossom-day-at-the-capitol/ LOCATION:Rotunda CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Japanese-Cultural-Society-hosts-a-kimono-contest-for-Cherry-Blossom-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20250711T212611Z CREATED:20220908T182754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T212611Z UID:10000005-1771063200-1771077600@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Oregon State Constitution Exhibit DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregon-state-constitution-exhibit/ LOCATION:East Galleria CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Capitol-BDay-160th-Hi-159-e1662764942931.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260128T202107Z CREATED:20220826T221220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T202107Z UID:10000018-1771063200-1771077600@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Oregon's Anniversary of Statehood DESCRIPTION:\n​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. \n10-11 a.m. Oregon Old Time Fiddlers\, Rotunda \n11 a.m. Birthday cupcakes in the Galleria\, while supplies last \nNoon -1 p.m. Oregon Old Time Fiddlers\, Rotunda \n1 to 1:45 p.m. Wagon Wheelers Square Dancers\, Rotunda \nEvents and exhibits all day\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \n· Oregon’s original constitution on display in the Galleria\n· Living history – historic costumed interpreters in Galleria\n· Many activity stations for families\n· Enter to win a prize basket URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregon-statehood/ LOCATION:Rotunda CATEGORIES:Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/15-Capitol-B-Day-161st-LOW-Res-e1662765474457.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTSTAMP:20260129T164630Z CREATED:20260129T164630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164630Z UID:10000481-1770595200-1773359999@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Oregon Blue Book Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Blue Book is the official\, comprehensive almanac and fact book for the State of Oregon\, published biennially in odd-numbered years by the Secretary of State’s Office since 1911. It serves as a guide to state\, local\, and federal government\, education\, and includes comprehensive information on Oregon history\, demographics\, arts\, and tourism. It is available both online and in print. \nThe State Archives staff has curated a collection of historic Blue Books for display in the West Galleria February 9 through March 12. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/oregon-blue-book-exhibit/ LOCATION:West Galleria CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-Book-Exhibit-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20251231T190048Z CREATED:20250703T154847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T190048Z UID:10000480-1767225600-1767311999@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:Capitol is CLOSED DESCRIPTION:The Capitol is closed for New Year’s Day. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/capitol-is-closed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5-18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20251016T220659Z CREATED:20251016T220637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T220659Z UID:10000003-1762732800-1763164799@oregoncapitol.com SUMMARY:A Tribute to Veterans Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Pay tribute to our military veterans at this mini exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda. The colors will be posted along a small collection of uniforms from the VFW Uniform Museum. URL:https://oregoncapitol.com/event/a-tribute-to-veterans-exhibit/ LOCATION:Rotunda CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oregoncapitol.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/17-Cerremony.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Services":MAILTO:visitor.services@oregonlegislature.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR