Featuring a talk on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and President Lyndon B. Johnson, written exclusively for the Hatfield Lecture Series!

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a world-renowned presidential historian, public speaker, and bestselling author. After working with President Lyndon Johnson in the White House, Goodwin wrote her first book, Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream, which became a national bestseller. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II. Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln served as the basis for Steven Spielberg’s hit film Lincoln and was awarded the prestigious Lincoln Prize, the inaugural Book Prize for American History, and the Lincoln Leadership Prize. Her latest book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, was published in September 2018 to critical acclaim and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Well known for her appearances and commentary on television, Goodwin is frequently seen in documentaries and on news and cable networks. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the first woman to enter the Boston Red Sox locker room in 1979.

Photo credit: Annie Leibovitz

About the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series

For twenty-five years, the Oregon Historical Society has presented the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series, bringing together the nation’s top historians and award-winning authors for thought-provoking evenings of history. The series began at the suggestion of Senator Hatfield and continues as a tribute to his legacy of public service and as an opportunity to share stories of the people and events that have shaped history. Past speakers include notable historians and authors Heather Cox Richardson, David McCullough, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Jon Meacham, Cokie Roberts, and Isabel Wilkerson.

Tickets & Pricing

OHS member presale for Doris Kearns Goodwin begins Wednesday, August 3 at 10am. Public sale begins Wednesday, August 17 at 10am. OHS members will be sent an email on August 2 with details on how to access members-only pricing for Doris Kearns Goodwin. If you do not receive this email, please email HatfieldSeries@ohs.org or call 503.306.5220. Not a member? Join today to access discounted pricing.

Tickets to the four-part 2023 Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series go on sale to members on Thursday, October 20 and to the public on Thursday, November 10.

A $5 processing fee will be added by Portland’5 at checkout. All other service fees included in listed prices.

Virtual-only tickets can be purchased through OHS here. Virtual ticketholders will be able to livestream the event as well as have access to a recording.

All ticketholders will be emailed a recording of the lecture (closed captioning included) 48 hours after the event. The recording will be available for 14 days.

All sales are final. If you wish to donate your tickets and receive a receipt for tax purposes, please email HatfieldSeries@ohs.org with details on which ticket(s) you wish to donate.

Updated Health & Safety Guidelines (as of July 20, 2022)

Please note that in accordance with current statewide health and safety guidelines, masks are currently not required for this program. OHS encourages and supports those who do choose to wear a mask at this program, understanding that many individuals continue to do so due to underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19 or out of consideration for others. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test are still required to attend this event.

Accessible Ticket Options

Student Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for students for $10. Bring your student photo ID to the Portland’5 Box Office to purchase tickets.

Arts for All Tickets: Discounted tickets are available for Oregon Trail Card holders through the Arts for All program for $5. Bring your Oregon Trail Card to the Portland’5 Box Office to purchase tickets.