Events

The Beaverton Historical Society is committed to the community, and as we grow we will be adding more projects, programs and events that celebrate our wonderful past.

February 4, 2012 - Mayor's Ball

We are greatly appreciative and excited about participating in this years Mayor's Ball to be held at the Nike Tiger Woods Center on February 4th. Along with the Beaverton Arts Foundation and Beaverton Police Activities League, we have been working hard to make sure this is going to be the best event ever and raising some much needed funds to help keep our center up and running.

Many thanks go out to this year's sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Gold Sponsor
Lanphere Enterprises, Inc.

Corporate Sponsors
Beaverton Bakery
Beaverton Foods Inc
Columbia Community Bank
Metropolitan Land Group
Nike
The Standard
Unitus Community Credit Union
U.S. Bank
Washington County Museum/ Print Arts Northwest
Waste Management

Patron Sponsors
Peter and Clarinda Hansen
Reser's Fine Foods

August 27, 2011- Beaverton Celebration Parade and Old Town Festival

May 7th, 2011 - "Historical Quilts of Beaverton" opening

Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this event a big success!

“Historical Quilts of the Beaverton Community” on Saturday at the Beaverton Historical Society drew 130 quilt enthusiasts and fans. Two presentations drew persons of all ages. Some came to learn about the Oregon Trail historical quilts and others for the well regarded James Erickson quilt made by his fans, mothers of the casts of Beaverton High School musical productions and former players themselves and their families. 

Mary Bywater Cross, a quilt historian and quilt artist spoke to quilters about the Oregon Trail quilts and quilting techniques. She pieced together a story of nineteenth century women’s lives through the cloth records they created. She was peppered with questions from the audience. 

The Erickson quilt was loaned by the James Erickson Foundation. It drew attendees who hadn’t seen the quilt in more than 10 years and enthusiastically embraced the memories of 28 musicals produced by Mr. Erickson including “42nd Street”, “Hello Dolly”, “The King and I” and more. Tears were shed as the players and stage mother’s recalled their theatrical adventures and reviewed a DVD of the presentation of the quilt to Erickson before he passed away.   (Written by BHS member, Lana Nelson)

August 5, 2010 - Beaverton History Center Opening

The Beaverton History Center is located on a site listed on the 1926 Historic Registry as the home of the Thrifty Market. Its purpose is to showcase Beaverton's history with a variety of changing displays, and to provide a place for historical research and education. In addition, the center is the meeting place for the Beaverton Historical Society.

News link here: History Center Grand Opening (8/5/10)