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.

2024

11/19/24

Night at the Museum

The Old Time Fiddlers

The Old Time Fiddlers will be performing and sharing some of their history and the history of some of their songs.

Click here to view the English and Spanish flyer for this event.

10/29/24

Night at the Museum

Ballet Folklorico

The NATM will be on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center behind City Hall, 104 E. Main Street, with a performance from Ballet Folklorico and a talk about the customs, costumes and origins of the dances after the performance. Refreshments will be served after the performance at the Talent Historical Society Museum, 105 N. Market Street.

Click here to view the English and Spanish flyer for this event.

9/21/24

Night at the Museum

Big Event

The Talent Historical Society will be holding a special big event to celebrate our heritage at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market Street and the City of Talent Commons.

The Turning Point Dance Troupe and two live bands from Art Bop Beer, Widespread Haze and Spirit Horse, will be performing on the outdoor stage at the commons. An exhibit of historic photos will be on the lawn in front of the museum. The Talent Museum will be open for visitors with special new exhibits. Food trucks, pizza vendor, and Face Painting will be available. The Almeda Fire Documentary books will be on sale as well as other books, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and other unique items from our gift shop. People of all ages are welcome.

Click here to view the English and Spanish flyer for this event.

8/27/24

Night at the Museum

Jewel's Cabins

Please join Myke Reeser and Debbie Griffin for a talk and display of model cabins made by a local artist and author, Jewel Donaca Lockard.

Click here to view the English flyer for this event.

Click here to view the Folleto español de este evento.

7/20/24

Night at the Museum

George Mann Returns with a Presentation on “Cowboys, Hobos and Miners”

Click here to view the English flyer for this event.

Click here to view the Folleto español de este evento.

6/13/2024

Night at the Museum

How the hippes fed the masses and changed the way Americans eat

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Click here to view the Folleto español de este evento.

5/28/2024

Night at the Museum

A presentation from local author, Leslie Compton, for her book, The Forgotten Artist
from 5:30-6:15.

and

A special film, “A Union Man”, produced by Musician and Filmmaker, George Mann
from 6:30 to 7:30.

Click hereto view the English flyer for this event.

Click hereto view the Folleto español de este evento.

4/14/2024

Night at the Museum

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

3/26/2024

Night at the Museum

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.

2/27/2024

Night at the Museum

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 Liddy

    2020

    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 Highway

    2019

  • 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
    justice for the Indians 1853-1889
    Presented and written by Jan Wright

  • September 25, 2018
    • "Poop, Piss and Spit: How the Sanitarians
    Saved Lives in Southern Oregon"
    Featuring Maureen Battistella

  • August 28, 2018
    • Downtown Talent: A Walking Tour
    Featuring Jan Wright

  • July 24, 2018
    • Matt Witt Photography
    Featuring Matt Witt

  • May 22, 2018
    • A demonstration of Indian tools
    Featuring Tom Smith

  • April 24, 2018
    • A video Encore presentation of “Clarence and
    Genevieve Holdridge
    A Talent Couple”
    Featuring Renee Tokar

  • March 27, 2018
    • Grace’s Visit to the Rogue Valley: 1915 Travelogue,
    A Film Made In 1915
    Featuring Ben Truwe

  • February 27, 2018
    • Pipeline - The National Monument that you should visit
    Featuring Nick Medinger

  • January 23, 2018
    • Native American Stories
    Featuring Thomas Doty

    2016

     2015