Secrets of the Past - Rock 'n Roll Riots 1962-1964

Event Title Idea: Secrets of the Past: Seaside Rock ‘n’ Roll Riots 1962-1964
What happens when rock ’n’ roll meets a generation gap ready to explode?
Join the Yamhill County History Museum for a fascinating look into a turbulent chapter of Oregon Coast history: "Secrets of the Past — Seaside Rock ’n’ Roll Riots 1962-1964: How a Coastal City's Labor Day Riots Heralded a Decade of Unrest."
In the early 1960s, American youth culture was shifting. Armed with a love for rock ’n’ roll—music older generations simply didn't understand—thousands of young people descended upon downtown Seaside over successive Labor Day weekends. What followed was a whirlwind of partying, fighting, dancing, and defiance that triggered mass arrests, injuries, and international headlines.
Come hear the incredible story of those three chaotic years and the lasting mark they left on the community, presented by award-winning journalist and author RJ Marx.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Yamhill County History Museum
Address: 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville
ADMISSION

Museum Members: FREE!
Non-Members: $5.00
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
R.J. Marx is an acclaimed author, editor, and journalist. After winning numerous awards for his journalism in New York, he relocated to the Oregon Coast in 2015, where he served as the editor of the Seaside Signal and South County reporter for the Daily Astorian until 2023. His deep local knowledge brings this wild history to life!
Learn more at: www.YamhillCountyHistory.org/
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