Local researcher Lauri Serafin will present a fascinating look at the early years of the Astoria Regatta, with special attention to its 1894 origins, the 1899 regatta, and the 1914 Regatta Queen, Alli Forsstrom. In its early days, the Astoria Regatta was a major West Coast maritime celebration—one that has evolved over time into a more regional event. The presentation will feature an extensive collection of vintage photographs accompanied by historical commentary. You Gotta Regatta!
Doors open at 6pm with food and beverages available via the Taproom window, talk starts at 7pm. All ages welcome and never a cover.
The Thursday Lecture Series is a recurring community lecture series every Thursday, October through May. Thank you to our 2025/2026 Partners –
1st Thursdays – Ales & Ideas w/ Clatsop Community College
2nd Thursdays – Wit & Wisdom w/ Philosofarian
3rd Thursdays – Thursday Night Talk w/ Clatsop County Historical Society
4th Thursdays – Nature Matters w/ Lewis & Clark National Historic Park, Lewis & Clark National Park Association, and North Coast Watershed Association
WHERE: Fort George Lovell Showroom, 1483 Duane St. Astoria, Oregon 97103 Map
