Take a visual journey to the origins of the Columbia River, from its source as a tiny spring in the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. Photographer Peter Marbach shares stories from his 12-year project documenting all 1,250 miles of the mighty river. Learn about the complicated history of the Columbia River Treaty, its impact on First Nations and Indigenous communities, and the ongoing efforts to restore one of the world's greatest salmon runs, from the sea to its source in British Columbia.

Peter Marbach is an author and photographer with three decades of experience capturing the Pacific Northwest's most beautiful landscapes. Peter's current commissioned exhibits with the Oregon Historical Society include the centennial celebration of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway 101 in Oregon and the travel exhibits entitled The Power of Place and The Pursuit of Happiness.

Signed copies of Peter Marbach's book, Healing the Big River: Salmon Dreams and the Columbia River Treaty will be available for purchase. 

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These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp