Vortex I
February 08, 2010, 9:00 PM

In the summer of 1970, some tens of thousands of people converged in rural Clackamas County for an event called Vortex 1. This “biodegradable festival of life” celebrated freedom -- freedom from violence,  from drug laws and from clothes.    It also served as an elaborate ploy to lure young people away from Portland.   And to this day, Vortex remains America’s only large-scale rock festival ever sponsored by a Republican governor. 

Tuesday, February 9th, OPB's Think Out Load explores the legacy and lessons of Vortex 1. Join a discussion and share your experiences at the TOL website.

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February 8, 2010

Vortex I

In the summer of 1970, some tens of thousands of people converged in rural Clackamas County for an event called Vortex 1. This “biodegradable festival of life” celebrated freedom -- freedom from violence,  from drug laws and from clothes.    It also served as an elaborate ploy to lure young people away from Portland.   And to this day, Vortex remains America’s only large-scale rock festival ever sponsored by a Republican governor. 

Tuesday, February 9th, OPB's Think Out Load explores the legacy and lessons of Vortex 1. Join a discussion and share your experiences at the TOL website.

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January 14, 2010

Kam Wah Chung

In the late 1800s, thousands of Chinese miners came to Eastern Oregon in search of gold.  Among them were two men  - Ing “Doc” Hay and Lung On - who opened a store and herbal apothecary called Kam Wah Chung.  Though originally catering to their fellow Chinese, over time these two men attended to the medical needs of many, becoming highly regarded members of the community. Photo courtesy Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site.

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December 25, 2009

Road to Statehood

In 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union.  Road to Statehood celebrates Oregon’s150th birthday by exploring the lives of Native peoples already living here, the mountain men and fur trappers who came for adventure and wealth, and the pioneers who brought their hopes and prejudices with them over the Oregon Trail.

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