David Hume Kennerly: 2027 Hatfield Lecture
In the Room: Sixty Years on The Front Lines of History
David Hume Kennerly is a Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer and the former White House photographer to President Gerald R. Ford. His latest book, In the Room: Sixty Years on the Front Lines of History, chronicles six decades of world-changing moments through the lens of one of America’s foremost photojournalists.
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.
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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.
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.