Multnomah-Portland Chapter, NSDAR

Launched in July of 1972, NASA's Landsat archive holds the longest continuous space-based record or imagery of Earth's land surface. Now you can see your name in Landsat! Follow this link and enter your name and see the results. Here is our chapter's name in Landsat! https://science.nasa.gov/mission/landsat/outreach/your-name-in-landsat/

Registration is open for the 2026 PNW Portland Metro Women Veterans Engage event. This is event hopes to host 150 women Veterans, allies and military-affilated women for its 5th annual event taking place May 30 at Pacific University.

Empowering Women: Join the Women Veterans Engage Conference Attend the Women Veterans Engage Conference nationwide to access resources, build relationships, and empower voices of women who have served.

On this day in 1777!

According to legend, 16-year-old Sybil Ludington rode 40 miles through the rainy night on April 26, 1777, to warn American militia that British troops were burning Danbury, Connecticut.

Learn more about our America 250 plans at: https://www.dar.org/outreach/america-250

Train enthusiasts (and you too!) might be excited to hear that the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive arrived in Cheyenne, WY earlier today wrapping up the first half of its historic journey across the United States in celebration of America's 250th. Fully restored, it is the world's largest operating steam locomotive. Sadly it will not be making a stop in the Pacific Northwest.

KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City 1 like. "World's largest operating steam locomotive returns to Utah"

Looking for something for you and your family to do for Earth Month? Visit Echochallenge's Earth Month website for ideas. They have several action categories for you, your community, business to sign up for and covers areas of water, soil and food, biodiversity and more. Join their community to help your community and the Earth! https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/challenges

Don't forget Earth Day is April 22nd and Arbor Day is April 24th.

Are you wearing R.E.D. today?

On February 21, 2026 the Multnomah-Portland Chapter celebrated 130 years! Our theme was United in a Legacy of Service. We had a wonderful afternoon. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Check out this great interview on NPR with Journalist Norah O'Donnell about her new book "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America." You can read the transcript or listen to the 8-minute interview. 🇺🇸

Journalist Norah O'Donnell corrects the record on the women lost to history NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Norah O'Donnell about her new book, "We the Women," which chronicles the stories of the women who built America.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Today we celebrate Oregon’s birthday—and the people, places, and stories that shaped our state.

From early service members to those who have served in more recent generations, Oregon’s military history is deeply woven into who we are. The uniforms, equipment, letters, and memories preserved at the museum all tell a larger story of service, sacrifice, and community.

At Oregon Military Museum Project, we’re proud to help preserve these stories and make them accessible to everyone—because Oregon’s history isn’t just something to remember, it’s something to share.

Happy birthday to the state we call home. 💚

Today we Remember Everyone Deployed. Wear your R.E.D. today!

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