Night at the Museum By Year
Formerly known as Tuesday Evening at the Museum
Welcome to the Night at the Museum page where you can view the present and past events. Just click on the date over the title of the event to view the flyer.
- April 14, 2024 English
April 14, 2024 Folleto español
The History of the Industrial Workers of the World (The Wobblies)
Presented by Wes Brain
This presentaion will also include and a dramatic skit re-enactment
and a performance by musician and filmmaker George Mann - March 26, 2024 English
March 26, 2024 Folleto español
Who is in my Family Tree
Presented by Mary Robsman>
Mary will explain how to get started on a Family Tree by introducing resources available at the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society library and showing us historical records that reveal family history. - February 27, 2024 English
February 27, 2024 Folleto español
Crater Rock Museum
Presented by Charles Rogers Geologist and Lifetime RAMGS member
A fabulous show by the Crater Rock Museum, including videos, displays, and a presentation. Come and meet our native rocks. There is no admission fee, free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets for free admission to the Crater Rock Museum will be handed out at the event.2023
- October 24, 2023 English
October 24, 2023 Folleto español
Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead
Presented by Latino residents from the Talent-Phoenix area who will share their understanding of this custom - September 26, 2023
Jeff LaLande
A Populist Uprising in Depression-Era Oregon
The Jackson County Rebellion - August 22, 2023
A Reading from John Robison's Diary
Mike Hall will be reading from his great grandfather, John Robison’s diary and sharing oral history from his family’s years in Talent. - July 25, 2023
170th Anniversary Commemoration of the Preacher Train arriving in Talent in 1853
Music provided by the Oregon Old time Fiddlers Association - June 27, 2023
The Mary Ann McKinnis Postage Stamp Quilt
Presented by Anne Billeter, director of the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society - May 23, 2023
Elegant Bustles and Bows
Historical Costumes Group Fashion Show - April 25, 2023
Jacksonville's Emerald Necklace
Presented by Larry Smith - March 28, 2023
How I saved the Talent Tomato
Presented by Dave James and Band - February 25, 2023
Girl with the Blue Tattoo, The Olive Oatman Story
Presented by Jody Flemming - January 24, 2023
Zane Grey in Southern Oregon
Presented by Keith Liddy2020
There will be no TEAM events until further notice.
- March 24, 2020
Honoring Education in Talent Throughout History
will be postponed until a later date - February 25, 2020
Louise Downing, Tish McFadden and Soup Sensation
Presented by Louise Downing - January 28, 2020
Movie Night - Redwood Highway2019
- December 17, 2019
Holiday Open House/Annual Meeting - November 26, 2019
Cancelled due to weather
Stories of the Holidays
Presented by Jan Wright - October 22, 2019
Wood House
Presented by Willow McCloud - September 24, 2019
No TEAM Presentation this month - August 27, 2019
No TEAM Presentation this month - July 23, 2019
Psychic History of Talent
Presented by Jan Wright - June 11, 2019
Talent Elementary Students Presentation
Presented by Talent Elementary Students - May 28, 2019
The History and Making of the Tower of Talent
Presented by Steve Brairton - April 23, 2019
Hooker Oak
Presented by Debra Moon
- March 26, 2019
Remembering History in our Backyard
Presented by Willow McCloud - February 26, 2019
Postponed due to weather - January 22, 2019
Archeology in Oregon - The Peter Britt Dig
Presented by Chelsea Rose
2018
- December 18, 2018
Holiday Open House
Presented by THS Board Members and guests - November 27,2018
Movie Night
Canyon Passage with discussion - October 23, 2018 Oregon outcast John Beeson's struggle for
- September 25, 2018 "Poop, Piss and Spit: How the Sanitarians
- August 28, 2018 Downtown Talent: A Walking Tour
- July 24, 2018 Matt Witt Photography
- May 22, 2018 A demonstration of Indian tools
- April 24, 2018 A video Encore presentation of “Clarence and
- March 27, 2018 Grace’s Visit to the Rogue Valley: 1915 Travelogue,
- February 27, 2018 Pipeline - The National Monument that you should visit
- January 23, 2018 Native American Stories
2024
justice for the Indians 1853-1889
Presented and written by Jan Wright
Saved Lives in Southern Oregon"
Featuring Maureen Battistella
Featuring Jan Wright
Featuring Matt Witt
Featuring Tom Smith
Genevieve Holdridge
A Talent Couple”
Featuring Renee Tokar
A Film Made In 1915
Featuring Ben Truwe
Featuring Nick Medinger
Featuring Thomas Doty
- January 24, 2017 Weaving Our Way Then and Now: Indians in Southern Oregon
- February 28, 2017 100 Years of T.I.D. a History of OUR Irrigation District
- March 28, 2017 Southern Oregon History Poems - Original Poetry by Bob Casebeer
- April 25, 2017 John Beeson - Pioneer Native American Advocate
- May 23, 2017 The History and Beauty Found in Box Labels from the Rogue Valley Orchard Industry
- June 27, 2017 A visit to Stearns Cemetery
- July 25, 2017 Teachings of Grandma Aggie
- August 22, 2017
No TEAM Presentation this month - September 26, 2017 Native Basketweaving
- October 24, 2017 Dearest Minnie
- November 28, 2017 Birds of Talent
- December 19, 2017 Holiday Open House
2017
Featuring Tom Smith
Featuring Ron Meyer
Click here to view the T.I.D. map featured in Ron Meyer's presentation.
Featuring Robert Casebeer
Featuring Jan Wright
Author of Images of America
Talent Historian for the Talent Historical Society
Director of Wright Research and Archive
Jan Wright's book "History of Talent" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
Featuring Sue Names
Guided by Jan Wright
Featuring Tish McFadden
Featuring Stephanie Wood
7th Generation Kalapuya and Takelma Basket Weaver
Featuring Leslie Compton
Featuring Emmalisa Whalley
2016
- January 26, 2016
History Revealed: Letters to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Featuring Ben Truwe
- February 23, 2016 A history of the Fire Departments that have served Talent.
- March 22, 2016 Spiritualism in Southern Oregon at the turn of the century.
- April 26, 2016 Clarence and Genevieve Holdridge – A Talent Couple
- May 24, 2016 Wildflowers of the Talent area
- June 28, 2016 Why Oregon residents were so different than those who settled California
- July 26, 2016 A visit to Stearns Cemetery
- August 23, 2016 Stories from Home
- September 27, 2016 Vance DeBar Colvig: A Man of Many Characters
- October 25, 2016 Talent Historical Society AnnualMembership Meeting
- December 27, 2016 Holiday Open House
Featuring Darin Welburn
Featuring Jan Wright
Jan Wright's book "History of Talent" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
Featuring Friends and relatives of the Holdridges
Featuring Kristi Mergenthaler
Featuring Bob Casebeer
Featuring Jan Wright
Jan Wright's book "History of Talent" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
Featuring Thomas Doty
Thomas Doty's book "Doty meets Coyote" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
Featuring Ben Truwe
Featuring the Community
- March 24, 2015 Oregon’s Main Street – US Highway 99
- April 28, 2015 The Railroad History of Talent and the Rogue Valley
- May 26, 2015 The Beeson Diaries Discussed A Primer on the Historic Beeson Family
- June 23, 2015 Indian Uprisings in Southern Oregon - 1828 to 1856
- July 28, 2015 A visit to Stearns Cemetery
- August 25, 2015 Fly Fishing on the Rogue River and the presence
- September 22, 2015 A Preview of Talent Historical Society’s new
- October 27, 2015 Likin’ Talent Lichen
- November 24, 2015 1853 Preacher Train
- December 22, 2015 Holiday Open House
Featuring Jo-Brew and Pat Edwards
Featuring Tony Johnson
Featuring Jan Wright
Jan Wright's book "History of Talent" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
Featuring Bob Casebeer
Featuring Jan Wright
Jan Wright's book "History of Talent" is available in our online store.
Clicking this link will take you to the book section of our store.
and impact of famed author Zane Grey in the Rogue Valley
Featuring Keith Liddy
“Walking Tour of Historic Talent” Booklet
Featuring Members of the THS Board of Directors
Kristi Mergenthaler
Robert Casebeer
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