WVGS Executive Board Meeting:
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Salem Public Library
Plaza Room
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Members are welcome to attend.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Salem Public Library
Plaza Room
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Members are welcome to attend.
WVGS September General Meeting:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Salem Public Library
Library Collaboration Room (Lower Level)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
10:30 am – 11:45 am The General Membership Meeting.
A business meeting will be held to conduct society business.
12:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program: “Oregon's Traveling Historian”
Speaker: Darrell Jabin
The program is "History of Roads in Oregon," from trails to freeways. We had trails created by natives, trappers and explorers. There were wagon roads, military roads, The Oregon Trail, the Applegate Trail and eventually highways and freeways that we use every day. There is much to learn from the history of roads in Oregon.
Our presenter, Darrell Jabin; Oregon's Traveling Historian, has been sharing stories about Oregon and Oregon history since 2009. He has made dozens of trips around the state discovering stories about the people, places and events that make Oregon unique. He has shared these stories in award winning videos, on an active media page, in a twice monthly radio show and in more than 700 presentations.
These meetings and programs are always open to members and the public. We hope to see everyone there.
Salem Public Library
Library Collaboration Room (Lower Level)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
10:30 am – 11:45 am The General Membership Meeting.
A business meeting will be held to conduct society business.
12:00 am – 1:00 pm
Program: “Oregon's Traveling Historian”
Speaker: Darrell Jabin
The program is "History of Roads in Oregon," from trails to freeways. We had trails created by natives, trappers and explorers. There were wagon roads, military roads, The Oregon Trail, the Applegate Trail and eventually highways and freeways that we use every day. There is much to learn from the history of roads in Oregon.
Our presenter, Darrell Jabin; Oregon's Traveling Historian, has been sharing stories about Oregon and Oregon history since 2009. He has made dozens of trips around the state discovering stories about the people, places and events that make Oregon unique. He has shared these stories in award winning videos, on an active media page, in a twice monthly radio show and in more than 700 presentations.
These meetings and programs are always open to members and the public. We hope to see everyone there.
Upcoming 2026 General Meeting Programs:
October: Rik Vigeland, Breaking Down Brick Walls
November: Lynne McKee on Thomas Jefferson
December: Annual Pot Luck Genealogy Celebration & Auction
Do you have a suggestion or request for a program? Let us know!
November: Lynne McKee on Thomas Jefferson
December: Annual Pot Luck Genealogy Celebration & Auction
Do you have a suggestion or request for a program? Let us know!
Autosomal DNA Q&A with Denise Sproed
By Appointment Only
Salem Public Library
The WVGS Desk (Main Level, Southeast)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Go to the 'Research' page to submit an appointment request.
Salem Public Library
The WVGS Desk (Main Level, Southeast)
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon
Go to the 'Research' page to submit an appointment request.