How Oregon became American (Pt.1)

Welcome to The Oregon Tale! In our first episode, Joe Vithayathil is joined by Kerry Tymchuck, Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society. Joe and Kerry explain how Oregon went from an area untouched by Europeans and Americans to eventually becoming part of the United States. Among the many topics discussed: the relationship between the area’s indigenous people and white settlers, the struggle for control between Great Britain and the USA, and the establishment of The Oregon Territory. The Oregon Tale is an informative and entertaining exploration of Pacific Northwest history. Every episode is a conversation that focuses on a different facet of our history: from the first people who lived here to the trailblazers and quirky characters of today. No topic is too big (or too obscure) for us to explore- come learn and laugh with us on The Oregon Tale!