Dialogue Dinner
What is the American Dream? A Special Conversation and Collections Experience
You’re invited to join us for our first event of the Dialogue Dinners program, a thought-provoking evening that creates space for open, respectful conversation.
What do we mean when we say, “The American Dream”? Does it mean something different now than 250 years ago? This event invites us to explore how personal experiences, collective memory and history shape our understanding of this evolving ideal.
Together, we’ll go behind the scenes into the High Desert Museum’s collections storage. Using objects, we’ll explore how the American Dream has been imagined, challenged, defended and reshaped over time — and what it might look like in the next 250 years. Afterward, we will come together for a family-style meal and reflect on the activity and the stories shared.
Whether you come with pride, questions, skepticism, or hope, your perspective is welcome here.
Ticketing Info
To ensure broad participation, this program uses a sliding-scale ticketing model, allowing attendees to choose what they pay (dinner is included in the price of your ticket):
- Pay It Forward Ticket: $30 (helps others attend)
- Standard Ticket: $20 (covers actual cost)
- Supported Ticket: $15 (recommended for students and seniors)
- Extra Support Ticket: $7 (for those with financial need)
Click the button below to register.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
High Desert Museum
Family-style dinner included
For questions, please contact Isabel Engel at iengel@highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754, ext. 284.
