Founded in 1986, the Society's mission is to preserve, promote
and interpret the rich and colorful history of Tualatin

 
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March 2010 Event Calendar

British Comedy and Tualatin History Movie Matinee
March 3, 1:00 pm

John Bowles, Tualatin resident and former Tualatin Historical Society President who was born in England, will take center stage and entertain members and the general public with his recitation of  historic British comic monologues  by the famous British actor Stanley Holloway.  

A second feature of the day will be the showing and re-release of  a 35 minute DVD documentary video produced in  the 1990s by THS called “Tualatin’s First Century 1850-1950”.

Traditional mid-forties theatre costs of two bits will be charged at the door. Traditional cookies, coffee, DOTS, Milk Duds, popcorn and peanuts also will be sold for two bits each at intermission and before the  general THS meeting which follows. 

This is an open event of the Tualatin Historical Society. We welcome you to join us!

Lumiere Players Production
March 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm Friday/Saturday, 2:00 pm Sunday
Tualatin’s theatre group presents a laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right, "Southern Hospitality” the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved. Call 503.692.9796 for tickets.

Knitting and Crochet Workshop
March 5 & 26, 10:00-12:00 pm
Bring your project or start one. Help is available. All levels welcome.

Raised Bed Gardening: Rethinking the Victory Garden
March 6, 10:00 am
Learn how to grow organic vegetables around your home with Larry and Caroline Lewis, owners of Verdura Culinary Gardens, www.verduragardens.com. Donations welcome.

Antique Appraisal
March 7, 2:00-4:30 pm
Learn about life in earlier eras. Antiques appraised by local experts.  $5 donation for each item goes to the Tualatin Historical Society. Two item per person limit. For info, call 503.885.1926. 

World Wine Tour - France
March 11, 6:30 pm
Learn about the key types of wine from each region in France. You will taste some of the most famous wines in the world served by Taste of Wine. To sign-up, call 503.612.0099.

Spring Bird and Nature Walk
March 17, Noon
Welcome back the Spring migrants! The days are growing longer and warming up and soon the local nesting birds return to Sweek Pond. Led by the Wetlands Conservancy (503.691.1394).

Re-thinking Your Home Landscape Design
March 27, 10:00 am
Tualatin's own landscape firm Design Resource Group will offer an idea session on how to approach a new and improved look for yard and exterior spaces. Bring your questions. Donations welcome. Call 503.885.1926 to sign up.

 

Need a place for your gathering?
Call 503.885.1926 for more information about how to rent this unique facility for your holiday party, anniversaries, reunions, meetings, and weddings.
www.tualatinhistoricalsociety.org


Engraved Memorial and Honorary Bricks
Bricks are still available for purchase for our heritage garden patio. For the time being,
4 x 8 inch bricks are holding at $50 and will increase to $75 in the future.  They make great gifts.  Pick up an order form at the Heritage Center or request one by email or mail from the Heritage Center by calling 503.885.1926. 

 

 

 

 


 
 

Open Monday-Friday
10 am-2 pm plus
special events

8700 SW Sweek Drive
adjacent to the
Police Station
503-885-1926


 
     

This website is maintained in loving memory of Shirley Disch, 1928 – 2004

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