History Pub - From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful”

Name: History Pub - From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful”
Start: 2026-03-30T19:00:00-07:00
Location: McMenamins Kennedy School

Schedule

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

McMenamins Kennedy School | Portland, OR

McMenamins and Oregon Historical Society present History Pub
From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of “America the Beautiful”
Documentary Screening and Q&A with filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
Monday, March 30, 2026
7pm/doors 6pm
$5 advance/$6 doors
All ages
“America the Beautiful” may be America’s most beloved song. But few know about the fascinating life of the writer behind it.
This film explores the rich life of poet, professor and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates, author of "America the Beautiful.” As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Bates’ story reminds us of the beauty and ideals of our nation as well as its shortcomings and honors the unbroken chain of Americans striving to live up to those ideals.
After the film, stay for the Q&A discussion with filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf, moderated by Oregon Historical Society Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk.