In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS), take a behind-the-scenes look at the research and field work that leads to new episodes of OPB's Oregon Experience program, featuring archaeological insights. From revelations about Chinese cowboys and doctors to early-twentieth-century logging families, archaeologists are making significant new conclusions about Oregon history.

In this special presentation, archaeologist Chelsea Rose, OPB Oregon Experience executive producer Arya Surowidjojo, and OPB producer Christie Goshe share historical context and on-the-ground stories about how the documentaries are made - including new footage from the 2026 Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) summer field school. OAS representatives will be on hand to share information about how you can get involved.

Chelsea Rose is the director of SOULA and a historical archaeologist who focuses on the American West. She is a former member of the Oregon Heritage Commission and is currently on the board of trustees for the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Rose is co-founder and a principal investigator with the award-winning Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, was a guest co-editor of the Oregon Historical Quarterly issue dedicated to the Chinese diaspora, and co-edited Chinese Diaspora Archaeology in North America, from the University Press of Florida.

Arya Surowidjojo is a documentary filmmaker, visual journalist and public media executive. His multilayered upbringing in Indonesia shaped a lifelong curiosity for histories, the arts, and Indigeneity. Arya is currently the executive producer of the OPB series Oregon Experience. He is also the co-creator of Superabundant, OPB's award-winning digital series exploring the food systems of the Pacific Northwest.

Christie Goshe (she/they) is a documentary producer, cinematographer, editor and a key creative partner in the OPB Oregon Experience and SOULA archaeology series. Christie holds a BA with a concentration in media studies from Bennington College.

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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.

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