Teddy Roosevelt’s Oregon Roadshow Hitting Schools, From Prineville To Portland

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Portland, Ore. – “Teddy Roosevelt’s Oregon Roadshow,” a live performance by historical recreator Joe Wiegand, will return to Oregon on Monday, April 27, for a week-long tour of schools, museums, and Wells Fargo bank branches across the state. This unique educational opportunity is offered to host institutions at no cost thanks to the support of Wells Fargo and the Oregon Historical Society.

For the past three years, Wiegand has entertained and educated people of all ages as he traversed more than 3,500 miles across Oregon. This year, in his fourth annual visit to Oregon, he will travel from Portland to Prineville, with stops in Jefferson, Bend, Hood River, and more. Many of the events will be open to the public; visit ohs.org to view the complete schedule.

“OHS is thrilled to again partner with Wells Fargo to bring this educational experience to schools and historical organizations throughout the region,” said OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk.
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On Tuesday, April 28, Teddy will make a stop in Portland for a public performance hosted by the Oregon Historical Society as part of its 2015 Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum. The event at the First Congregational Church (1126 SW Park Avenue) will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22.50 and can be purchased online through BoxOfficeTickets.com or at the door.

“Wells Fargo is celebrating its 163rd anniversary this year. We’ve never lost sight of our history and the role Wells Fargo played in our country’s development of the West,” said Tracy Curtis, Wells Fargo’s Oregon regional president. “We’re grateful to the Oregon Historical Society for organizing this unique educational experience. Children and adults alike will delight in seeing our former president come to life.”

Wiegand has been bringing T.R. to life for years with his unparalleled grasp of history and uncanny resemblance to the 26th president. His depth of knowledge about the personal anecdotes in Roosevelt’s life make his audiences feel they are truly in the presence of the former U.S. president and adventurer.

“So many of T.R.’s contemporaries testify to the way he entertained audiences with inspirational and humorous stories from his youth, his ranching days, Cuba, and the presidency,” Wiegand said. “I really enjoy sharing T.R.’s funny stories of life in the White House with six kids and telling anecdotes from his many adventures, from bear hunts to the Panama Canal, from Africa to the Amazon.”

About the Oregon Historical Society
For more than a century, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state’s collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories. Our research library, museum, digital platforms & website (www.ohs.org), educational programming, and historical journal make Oregon’s history open and accessible to all.

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