The History Museum presents Gorge Youth Speaks on May 13 at The Ruins

May 5

Written By Columbia Community Connection

From The History Museum of Hood River County:

By Lisa Commander

Hood River, Ore., May 5, 2026 — The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Gorge Youth Speaks, a new youth speaker series. The final event of the three-part series will be on May 13 at The Ruins in downtown Hood River.

Gorge Youth Speaks creates a space for young people to share their hopes, ideas, and vision for the future of the Gorge, our country, and the world. Centering youth voice, civic engagement, and community storytelling, the series explores topics such as the environment and climate change, democracy, belonging, and the changes young people want to see.

Tickets are $10 for adults (students are free) and are on sale at the museum and online at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org. Wednesday, May 13, doors at 6:30, event starts at 7 p.m., at The Ruins, 13 Railroad St, Hood River.

This final Gorge Youth Speaks event will include members of the award-winning Hood River Valley High School Speech and Debate team who will present their pieces. This is also a fundraiser for the HRV Speech and Debate team, with 50% of the evening’s proceeds going to support the team members traveling to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia in June. The speaker lineup includes HRVHS students Skylar Nelson, Isaac Serrano, Bee Carsley, Emily Fry, Tate Shays, Sadie Henry and Gillian Reed.

ABOUT THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY

The History Museum is a vibrant center for engaging all people in a better understanding of the community’s heritage that preserves the past, relates it to the present, and shapes our future. Led by the non-profit Hood River County Heritage Council, the Museum brings the region’s past and present to life through permanent displays, temporary exhibitions, and programs.

VISITOR INFORMATION

The History Museum of Hood River County is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8, $6 for honored guests 65+ and veterans, free for members, children 10 and under, and currently serving military personnel and families. The Museum is located at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031. For further information, call 541.386.6772, email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org