HERITAGE TALK – A WILLOW TREE BECOMES A FOREST
Friday, April 3, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | BUSH HOUSE MUSEUM
We are excited to continue our lecture series, Heritage Talks. This series offers a deeper look into the rich history of the Bush House Museum. Dr. Russell Low‘s talk will explore the struggles of Low’s family to establish roots and pursue their dreams in a world of Chinese Exclusion.
The little-known, decades-long partnership between the Hop Lee and Bush families in Salem reveals a powerful story of friendship and cooperation—one that honors the immigrant spirit that helped build America.
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Time: The talk will begin promptly at 6:00pm and will conclude at 8:00pm.
Location: Bush House Museum, Mission Street Southeast, Salem, OR, USA
About the presenter:
Russell Low is a California-born, fourth-generation Chinese American physician and the great-grandson of a Transcontinental Railroad worker and a rescued child slave. His family’s story—celebrating connections to the past and the valor of the World War II generation—has been featured by the History Channel, BBC Radio, NPR, the Voice of America, and major museums, including the Smithsonian. Low brings his passion for research and storytelling to his books, including Three Coins, The All-American Crew, Avengers, Wildcats, & Crickets, and A Willow Tree Becomes a Forest.
This talk is capped at 25 guests, so please be sure to register to hold your spot!
In order to plan for our talk, please register by Friday, February 27 at 4pm; we will close the registration page after that time and we can not accommodate walk-ups for this talk.
The recommended ticket price is $20. Our ticket fees directly support the work we are doing at Bush House Museum. Please consider adding an additional donation in support.
*At the Salem Art Association, we prioritize inclusivity. To ensure that our arts and culture events remain accessible to all, we have set aside a limited number of free tickets. Please reach out to laura@salemart.org if you would like a promo code to waive the admission fee.
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