250 in the West: Back East

How have Western writers and scholars imagined and shaped the American East? In her book Back East, historian Flannery Burke flips the script on American regional narratives by centering the west in the cultural landscape. Join us for a discussion of how Westerners have influenced the development of the United States.

2026 marks the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What does this document and the formation of the United States mean for us who live and work in the American West? From public lands to citizenship and sovereignty, 250 in the West is a programmatic series that will explore the legacies of the 250^th in the American West.

Doors open at 6:00 pm, presentation begins at 6:30 pm

$8, members receive 20% discount

With support from America 250 Oregon Commission