EDITOR’S NOTE: Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition shared this link from The Oregonian, an article written by Pioneer founder LeeAnn Neal – and we thought everyone would appreciate this history lesson from LeeAnn….
Category: Local History
Garibaldi Maritime Museum Opening by Appointment, Weekends, Starting May 30th
The Garibaldi Museum will be opening to the public on Saturday, May 30, 2020. They will, however, be open only by appointment and only on weekends until it is deemed safe for…
Memorial Day 2020: The Flags Come Out Along 101 Rockaway Beach to Nehalem
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2020 services are being…
Her-Story: An Oregon Perspective on the Woman’s Suffrage Movement – Virtual Tour of Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Exhibit
By Laura Swanson With the Primary Election less than a month away, the focus on the Coronavirus has had an impact on campaigning and usual election happenings. The deadline to register to…
Tillamook County Pioneer Association Meeting Sun. Feb 9th at Sandlake Grange
Tillamook County Pioneer Association’s first meeting and potluck of 2020 will be held at Sandlake Grange, 21220 Sandlake Road, Cloverdale, and is open to all members and potential members. TCPA gathers about…
Nehalem Valley Historical Society Speaker Series: Don’t Miss This Presentation – “Black in Oregon 1840-1870” Sat. Feb. 8th At Pine Grove, Manzanita
The Nehalem Valley Historical Society invites you to join us for our Speaker Series Presentation every second Saturday in February, March, April and May 2020. With this month being Black History month,…
Oregon Field Guide “Lost City of Bayocean” Premieres Thursday, January 16, 8:30 pm OPB TV
“The Lost City of Bayocean” is a 30-minute program offering a historical look at the once-thriving coastal town in Tillamook County, uncovering the mystery behind its rise and fall. It tells the…
FIRST DAY HIKES EVENT RETURNS TO STATE PARKS JAN. 1, 2020
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites Oregonians outdoors on New Year’s Day for the annual First Day Hikes event. Visitors can choose from 37 hikes in 31 parks across the state….
FREE Admission to Air Museum with Canned Food Donation: Join Friends of Tillamook Air Museum, Santa and the Grinch for Special Tours & More Sat. Dec. 7th
Have you stopped by the Tillamook Air Museum recently? Or have you just wondered about that large building off Hwy 101 south of Tillamook with “AIR MUSEUM” written prominently on its side?…
2020 OREGON HERITAGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted. The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon heritage, drawing…