Part of the charm of visiting Astoria, OR is the historic roots of our small town and how it still maintains that connection to our shared history through architectural preservation. Astoria is considered the first American settlement west of the Rocky … Continue reading
Astoria, Oregon, the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi, may be one of the “most wicked places on earth.” Some people believe it is the most haunted city in Oregon! Shipwrecks were common on this dangerous, foggy part of the … Continue reading Continue reading
Celebrate the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum’s Clamshell Railroad Days, July 15-16, 2017. Railfans of all ages can tour the railroad’s Pullman coach, the NAHCOTTA, a typical passenger coach of the 1880s. … Continue reading Continue reading
While visiting Astoria this summer, step back two centuries in time to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park and experience what life was like for the Corps of Discovery when they wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-6. The log … Continue reading Continue reading
The current exhibit at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Oregon’s Botanical Landscape: An Opportunity to Imagine Oregon Before 1800, presents works by Corvallis resident Frances Stillwell. Her 82 pastel drawings, watercolors, and oils represent the native flora of all eight … Continue reading Continue reading
Washington sails into the Port of Astoria June 7, 2017, where she will drop anchor at the Maritime Museum until the morning of June 10, 2017. You might recognize her from roles in such movies as the 2003 Pirates of … Continue reading Continue reading
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