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A smiling woman with wavy blonde hair in a gray hoodie, next to the book cover of "This Land Is Your Land" by Beverly Gage, featuring a colorful landscape and a vintage car.
Oregon Historical Society Presents

Beverly Gage: 2027 Hatfield Lecture

Tickets on sale Thursday, February 4, 2027, 10:00 AM
Series tickets available for OHS members starting at $106 (on sale to the public September 1)

This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History

Beverly Gage is a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian at Yale University and author of This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History, an exploration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped America as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

2027 Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series

Eugene Robinson – Wednesday, February 10, 2027

David Hume Kennerly – Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Craig Fehrman – Tuesday, April 13, 2027

Beverly Gage - Tuesday, May 11, 2027

About the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series

Since 1998, the Oregon Historical Society has presented the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series, bringing together the nation’s top historians and award-winning authors for thought-provoking evenings of history. The series began at the suggestion of Senator Hatfield and continues as a tribute to his legacy of public service and as an opportunity to share stories of the people and events that have shaped history. Past speakers include notable historians and authors Heather Cox Richardson, David McCullough, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Jon Meacham, Cokie Roberts, and Isabel Wilkerson.

Thank you for purchasing tickets to Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series, which supports the Oregon Historical Society's work to preserve our state's history and make it accessible to everyone!

Following the new federally mandated "all in pricing" regulations, OHS has chosen to absorb processing fees that were previously passed on to the ticket buyer, in order to keep ticket prices accessible. Please consider making a donation at check out to help offset these expenses. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges allowed. Tickets may be donated back to Oregon Historical Society, please email HatfieldSeries@ohs.org.

Event Details

Reserved seating. Everyone must have a ticket.

Doors Open
6:00 PM
Age Restriction or Recommendation
All ages welcome

Tickets

Series tickets go on sale to OHS members July 28 and to the public September 1.
Series ticket prices: $106–$305 (OHS members); $126–$350 (public)

Individual tickets go on sale to OHS members January 21 and to the public February 4.
Individual ticket prices: $36–$100 (OHS members); $46–$111 (public)

Tickets are also available at the Portland'5 Box Office. Prices include all fees. Prices subject to change. No refunds or exchanges. 8-ticket limit.

Arts for All Tickets: Discounted single lecture tickets will be available for Oregon Trail Card holders through the Arts for All program for $5. Bring your Oregon Trail Card to the Portland’5 Box Office to purchase tickets. Limited to two tickets.

Accessibility

ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation available. Purchase ASL seating tickets.

View of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall stage from the balcony, with intricate detailed ceiling and red curtains

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Once a grand movie palace, now Portland’s most elegant stage — the Schnitz shimmers with nearly a century of music, laughter and inspiration.