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Salem History Moment

Kimberli Fitzgerald

Weekly Episodes featuring interesting history about Salem, Oregon. Airs weekly on KMUZ radio in Salem. Sponsored by the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission.

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6:44

The Ancient Highway

Salem History Moment ·

2025/12/04

100 years ago today, on December 9, 1925- the front page of the Capitol Journal had an article advertising a new film called “The Ancient Highway” at the Oregon Theater, which was located in the Oregon Building on the sw corner of High and State. While the movie isn’t available, the book published in 1925 written by James Oliver Curwood is. The novel is set in the years following the First World War, and describes the adventures of Clifton Brant, a young war veteran, and his adventures in the vast

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8:43

Human Rights Day

Salem History Moment ·

2025/11/28

International Human Rights Day is December 10th. Human Rights Day has been observed annually around the world since 1948, and originally began with a Declaration of Human Rights that was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10th 1948 that set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. This declaration stated the rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political

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7:19

The Turkey Trot

Salem History Moment ·

2025/11/21

Historically the turkey trot was a popular dance that was done to fast ragtime music. Many people felt the dance was scandalous and it was banned in many places around the country. Today, Turkey Trots are more commonly walks or runs held around Thanksgiving. The first Turkey Trot Run was held in Salem in 2002, and the Salem Parks Department held their annual turkey trot on Saturday November 22, 2025. On Thanksgiving Day, Salem’s Run’ucopia will be holding a walk and run starting at Riverfront

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10:02

Spotlight on West Salem

Salem History Moment ·

2025/11/14

Few people realize that West Salem was an independent town for over 30 years. From its early development in the mid-19th century—when valley homesteaders grew wheat, hops, and fruits—to the founding of Fairview School in 1868, the opening of the Center Street Bridge across the Willamette River in 1886, the rail line in 1909, and a city charter in 1913 to the surrender of that charter to Salem in 1949, the West Salem area forged its own unique identity. Today, West Salem is a thriving community full

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5:42

Veterans Day

Salem History Moment ·

2025/11/07

Veterans Day was first known as Armistice Day and celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the end of World War I, which ended on t the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In the United States, November 11th was celebrated to honor Veterans of World War I until June 1, 1954, when November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is hosting the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, in front of the Oregon

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7:21

Native American Heritage Month

Salem History Moment ·

2025/10/31

November is Native American Heritage month. Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by Congress in August 1, 1990, designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. If you are interested in participating in events to Celebrate indigenous heritage this month – there will be restoration Pow-wows for both the Siletz and Grand Ronde – The Siletz are celebrating their 48th annual restoration pow wow and the Grand Ronde are celebrating their

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9:25

Spotlight on Nell Sykes

Salem History Moment ·

2025/10/16

Nell Sykes was a Salem schoolteacher, who lived at 1251 Center Street NE here in Salem during the 1920s. She was a teacher in Salem Public Schools - dietician who served the American Red Cross Commission to Siberia between 1918 and 1920. To see a photo of Nell in the Library of Congress prints and photographs online catalog from April 10, 1920, please visit their American National Red Cross photograph collection. If you want to learn more about the work of the American Red Cross in Russia during

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7:21

Celebrating 100 Years of Salem City Planning

Salem History Moment ·

2025/10/09

October is National Community Planning month where we celebrate the role that planning plays in creating great communities. Our first planning commission was established in 1925 after a significant period of growth.Please join us as we celebrate Community Planning month, and the role that planning plays in creating great communities at Salem’s 4th Annual Planner Palooza on October 15, at 4:30 p.m. at Fork Forty Food Hall at 440 State Street. Meet your city planners, learn about planning and win

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6:58

Indigenous Peoples Day

Salem History Moment ·

2025/10/03

The City of Salem has celebrated Indigenous People’s Day since 2021 to honor Native Americans and recognize significant indigenous people and their contributions to our community. Chemawa opened in Salem in 1885, and while it has a difficult history, this school currently focuses on fostering student achievement while honoring tribal cultural identity. Historically, Chemawa Indian School’s Athletic program was very successful, with teams like their Baseball Team successfully competing throughout

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7:08

Spotlight on Salem Human Rights

Salem History Moment ·

2025/09/26

This weeks Salem History Moment highlights the work the City has completed this year on Human Rights in Salem, including a historic research report about how Salem’s policies have impacted underserved communities since 1857. We also share the results of Salem’s Human Rights Commission’s annual Community Belonging Survey, Salem Police Department’s new use of force policies as well as the results of this year’s Freedom Forum’s annual State of Free Speech survey.For more information:To find our

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6:08

Hispanic Heritage Month

Salem History Moment ·

2025/09/18

September 15th is the start of National Hispanic Heritage month. This week in September was consciously chosen to coincide with Independence Day celebrations in several Latin American Countries. Here in Salem,O regon’s Latino Leadership Network, celebrated the 16th anniversary of the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast & Summit at the Salem Convention Center on September 15.The Urban Art Fest was held on September 21rst at Riverfront Park hosted by Latinos Unidos Siempre (LUS) – they had

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4:58

Salem's Capital Pride in the Park

Salem History Moment ·

2025/09/12

Salem’s 47th Annual Capital Pride in the Park Festival will be held on September 20th, to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S community in Salem. In the past few years, the Grand Ronde Museum has held several art exhibits honoring queer indigenous history including an exhibit about Shimkhin, a Two Spirit healer who lived in the 19th Century. Two Spirit is a term used by some Native American communities to describe individuals who possess both male and female spirits. These individuals have been revered and

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8:03

Salem's Art Fair

Salem History Moment ·

2025/09/05

The first Salem Art Fair sponsored by the Salem Art Association was celebrated in 1949. The first Art Fairs in Salem were celebrated at Willson Park, near the Capitol Building before they were held at Bush’s Pasture Park. However, before SAA’s Art Fair there was an annual Salem Art Fair held in November from the late 1930s through the early 1940s. These were held at the Salem community Art Center and this Art Center was funded by the federal government through the Federal Art Project which was a New

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6:24

Back to School

Salem History Moment ·

2025/08/29

This week many children, college students and teachers are heading back to school. In Salem in the 19th century the first schoolhouse was a log cabin, and the school year was shorter than it is now, and only for elementary school. By the turn of the century, Salem had grown to have five schools, but they were all of wood, and susceptible to fire. By 1909, the Salem community voted to fund the construction of its first brick school, Garfield school, in order to reduce the risk of fire. While Salem

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6:28

Spotlight on Oregon's State Fair

Salem History Moment ·

2025/08/22

The first fair for the Oregon Agricultural Society was held at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, near Oregon City on the 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th days of October in 1861. The Weekly Oregon reported on June 28, 1862 that the Board of Managers for the Oregon State Agricultural Society, meeting in Salem on June 16, 1862, decided to hold the second State Fair at the Fairgrounds of the Marion County Society on the first Wednesday in October for four days. The location near Oregon City was problematic, due to

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8:10

Spotlight on Englewood Park

Salem History Moment ·

2025/08/01

Englewood was the first Park to be purchased by the City in 1926 and how this came about was a bit of a controversial story. Regardless of this controversy, Salem’s first park had been acquired and in 1936 the first Parks Committee was established by the Council. Elisabeth Lord, of Lord and Schryver, was one of three members who were appointed to manage Salem’s first 8 parks. Englewood Park Forest Festival is coming up soon, on August 9, 2025, which started in 2017! To learn more about how the

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9:25

Spotlight on Prohibition in Oregon

Salem History Moment ·

2025/07/25

100 years ago this week, on July 29, 1925, the first man from Marion County entered prison for violating prohibition laws. He was the first to be sentenced to the Oregon state prison. Amy Platt wrote “The Moon Shines on the Moonshine” An Oregon Bootlegging Story for the Oregon Historical Society in 2020 and she shares a story about a bootlegging adventure on the Oregon coast in 1932 which went awry and resulted in a prison break. To read more about this caper in 1932 as well as many others you can

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5:52

Spotlight on Coast Guard SPARS

Salem History Moment ·

2025/07/17

During World War II there was also a Women’s reserve of the US Coast Guard during World War II called SPARS – this was an acronym derived from the Coast Guard’s motto “Semper Paratus” – meaning always ready. SPARs was established in 1942 along with the Army WAC and the Navy WAVES. To learn more about the history of the SPARS, please visit the United States Coast Guard webpage and search for the article by Robin Thomson about SPARS. Marilyn Johnston, a retired City of Salem Employee, has created a

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6:09

Spotlight on Guide Dogs for the Blind

Salem History Moment ·

2025/07/05

Guide Dogs for the Blind is the Largest guide dog school in North America. Since their founding in 1942, they have raised and trained over 16,000 Guide dogs. Their services are provided free of charge to their Blind clients, including personalized training and ongoing support. Their work improves mobility for their clients, empowering people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to make their way in the world. If you want to learn more about Guide Dogs for the Blind, please visit

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6:05

Spotlight on Oregon's UFO Festival

Salem History Moment ·

2025/05/17

May is when the annual "UFO Festival" in McMinnville is celebrated. This is the second-largest UFO festival in the nation after the one held in Roswell, New Mexico. The McMinnville UFO festival began in 1999 – and was a way to honor the 1950 sighting where two local citizens witness and photographed a UFO. The photos were printed in Life magazine by Paul and Evelyn Trent at their farm outside of McMinnville. On June 8, 1950, Powell's story of the incident—accompanied by the two photos—was published

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