Springfield History Museum Seeks Local Historians for History Night at the Wildish
The Springfield History Museum invites local historians, storytellers, and cultural experts to participate in its popular History Night at the Wildish program. This engaging speaker series brings to life the unique and diverse histories of Springfield and rural east Lane County — from the McKenzie River corridor to the Mohawk Valley and beyond.
Selected presenters will speak at the Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield. Talks typically run about one hour with time for audience Q&A. Past presentations have covered topics such as the Ping Yang School bombings in Marcola and the high-profile George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping.
Presenters are encouraged, but not required, to prepare a slideshow or visual accompaniment. An honorarium of $300 is provided in recognition of the time, research, and passion that presenters dedicate to preserving and sharing local history.
“History Night celebrates the voices and stories that make this region unique. We’re looking for individuals who can shed light on untold or under-explored chapters of Springfield’s past and help our community connect through history.”
– Maddi McGraw, Museum Curator, Springfield History Museum
To apply
Interested individuals are encouraged to email springfieldmuseum@springfield-or.gov or call 541-726-3677. Applicants should be prepared to share their topic and explain its significance to the history and cultural identity of Springfield or rural east Lane County.
For more information about the Springfield History Museum and upcoming programs, visit: https://wheremindsgrow.org/your_library/museum
About the Springfield History Museum
The Springfield History Museum, managed by the Springfield Public Library, serves as the City’s official historical repository and interpretive center. The Museum’s mission is to foster awareness of Springfield’s history, connect the past to the present, and celebrate the diverse communities that call Springfield and rural east Lane County home. Regular Museum hours are Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Admission is always free.
