The Northwest History Network is partnering with Oregon Encyclopedia and the Architectural Heritage Center to hold a public event this spring celebrating the 500th entry in the Oregon Encyclopedia. The event will involve food, drink, and trivial and not-so-trivial questions about Oregon country history and culture.

In anticipation of the spring event, we’re inviting you to join us next week for a special version of our regular NHN monthly social. We need your expert (and/or novice) advice to help us test-drive questions, suggest materials and topics to include, and generally see how we can have fun talking about our region’s heritage and culture.

As usual, it will also be a time to meet people engaged with history in one form or another. You don’t need to be a NHN member or a history professional to join us at NHN social meetings – just be interested in history and historical practices. Friends and family are welcome.

It’s happening this Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 PM, at the NE Portland Old Town Pizza, 5201 NE MLK.

We hope to see you there!