The Look Back Lecture Series: Where the River Meets the Story

Join six-generation Oregonian and West Linn author Dede Montgomery as she explores the history, stories, and family legacies shaped by the Willamette River. Growing up on its banks in Wilsonville, Dede’s deep regional roots inspire her six books—including My Music Man and A Map of Her Own. Discover how she blends history, memoir, and fiction to bring the Pacific Northwest landscape to life.

About the Speaker
Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author and Certified Industrial Hygienist and Safety and Health Professional. Dede Montgomery explores the jumbled paths of forgiveness, grief, gratitude and human connection in all of her writing. She has published five books with the press Bedazzled Ink Publishing, including her March 2024 memoir titled From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood, and Aging.

ADMISSION
$10 For Clackamas County Historical Society Members
$20 For Non-Members