FREE A Cultural Sense of Place: Newberg History for the Curious
Instructor: George Edmonston
Ages 14 & up
Learn why Newberg has some of the most interesting history of any city in Oregon in this six-week course. The class explores local history from its early beginnings to the present, from Newberg to the east end of Yamhill County. Perfect space for anyone who has always been curious about Newberg – the Grubby End. Learn about Ewing Young and the Oregon Trail, a well-known U.S. president and America’s best-known comic book illustrator. Not to mention national sports champions, movie stars, the man who memorized the Bible, and much more. Five classroom sessions are followed by a field-trip to see the places where local history was made.
FRIDAYS 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
April 13 – May 18 (6 classes) FREE
$10 transportation cost for field-trip on May 18th
Can’t make it to the entire lecture series? No worries! Just come for the field trip history tour!
FRIDAY 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Mar 16
$10 transportation cost for field-trip
PLEASE CALL THE CULTURAL CENTER IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE A SPACE (503)487-6883
MEET THE TEACHER:
George Edmonston Jr.
George Edmonston Jr. has lived in Newberg since 1998 and holds degrees in history from Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. In 2010 George founded the Newberg Historical Society. His column, “Tales from the Grubby End,” now appears twice monthly in The Newberg Graphic. For the past 10 years he has written numerous articles on Newberg and Yamhill County history for the McMinnville News-Register and The Newberg Graphic. He has also served as a volunteer history tour guide for the Newberg Adult Enrichment Center and the city’s annual Camellia Festival.
