Mark O Hatfield Lecture Series Tickets

The Mark O Hatfield Lecture Series, presented by the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, is a premier speaker series bringing historians, journalists, and thought leaders to the stage at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Each evening dives into American history, governance, and the ideas shaping our world, with recordings available to ticketholders for a limited time after each event. Whether you’re a local history buff or visiting Portland for the talks, we’ve got you covered with straightforward access to tickets and reliable information.

Upcoming in 2025, the series features four powerful conversations, each standing alone as its own event: Nikole Hannah-Jones on The 1619 Project, Lindsay Chervinsky on Making the Presidency, Steve Inskeep on Differ We Must, and Hampton Sides on The Wide Wide Sea. Secure your seats for these in-person sessions at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, with livestream options and exclusive subscriber perks for members.

Past speakers include legendary historians and writers such as Doris Kearns Goodwin, Heather Cox Richardson, David McCullough, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Jon Meacham, Cokie Roberts, and Isabel Wilkerson. We provide clear, friendly guidance to help you plan your visit — from venue details and accessibility to ticketing options and date-specific information. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, engaging evening of American history, this is the series to follow in Portland.

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