Family Peace Day

Three public events in Corvallis commemorate the 80th year since the atomic bombings of Japan. A Hiroshima Nagasaki Exhibit from the Hiroshima Peace Museum will be on display with art by local artist The Mandala Lady, at the Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, July 26- August 10, 2025 (museum is closed M and Tu).

Wed. August 6, 2025 the annual Corvallis Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration starts at 6:30 pm, Howland Plaza, 1st and Madison. From 6:30 to 7 join us for traditional Koto music by Masumi Timson, displays, and origami. Program begins at 7 pm featuring the Corvallis Mayor; Rev. Dr. Kelly Wadsworth of the National Board of Veterans for Peace and Pastor of Salem Westminster Presbyterian Church; and music by Halie Loren, internationally known singer and songwriter. The program closes with a community affirmation for peace and a flotilla on the river.

Bring all ages on Saturday, August 9 from 1 to 3 pm for a Family Peace Day at the Corvallis Museum! Music by the Corvallis Peace and Justice Singalong with story telling of “Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes,” origami peace crane folding, and movement by Universal Dances of Peace with a responsive art project in the museum.

All events are free and open to the public. An ongoing fundraiser for this year’s exhibit and future Commemorations is ongoing at the Corvallis Museum. Sponsors also include Our Revolution Corvallis Allies, Corvallis Interfaith Network, KORC FM 105.9, Veterans for Peace Linus Pauling Chapter , Corvallis Interfaith Network , Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center , and OSU School of History, Philosophy and Religion.

For accommodations or for more information, linda.richards@oregonstate.edu.

Sponsor

Corvallis Hiroshima – Nagasaki Commemoration Planning Committee