Many historians determine Drake’s exploration adventures brought him to Nehalem Bay May 15, 2022. Manzanita Oregon. Was he here, or was he not? Historians along the western coast of the United States…
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New Exhibit on Spanish Galleon Trade Routes and Shipwrecks on Display at Nehalem Valley Historical Society
Beeswax, used as ballast, becomes “good as gold” when washed ashore on the coast April 2, 2022. Manzanita Oregon. The north coast of Oregon is often referred to as the graveyard of…
Nehalem Valley Historical Society honors long-time volunteers with Emeritus Memberships; Officers installed at March 2022 board meeting
March 24, 2022. Manzanita, Oregon. The Nehalem Valley Historical Society (NVHS), an all-volunteer organization that began in 1987, recently honored three long-time volunteers with Emeritus status to recognize their time and contributions…
TILLAMOOK COAST HISTORY ALLIANCE: The Emma Zimmerman Headstone Mystery
EDITOR’S NOTE: A fitting story for Halloween – about a mysterious headstone uncovered 30 years ago in Gresham with connections to the Nehalem Valley. Watch for more updates about the headstone as…
Meet the Author at the Wonder Garden: Local Historian Mark Beach Hosts Book Signing, Sale Saturday Sept. 4th
Manzanita author Mark Beach will host a sale and signing for his latest book “Images of America: Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler” Saturday, Sep. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Hoffman…
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 HERITAGE COMMISSION GRANTS AWARDED FOR HISTORY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE; SEVERAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY PROJECTS
Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $379,785 in grants to 32 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, education, exhibits, and…
24th Annual Tour of Homes this Saturday August 24th Benefits Women’s Club Scholarship Program
There are a multitude of unique and interesting homes in the Manzanita/Neah-Kah-Nie area that capture the nature of the area. The Manzanita-North County Women’s Club “Tour of Homes” on Saturday August 24th…
Volunteers Needed Monday July 22nd at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery
Join us at the Historic Nehalem American Legion Cemetery on Monday July 22nd at 9:30 am. The cemetery is located on Necarney City Road. The City of Nehalem has funded our community’s…
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS: Sunday May 26th at Nehalem Bay State Park; Monday May 27th at American Legion Cemetery, Nehalem & Sunset Memorial Gardens, Tillamook
Nehalem Bay State Park Sunday, May 26, 11:00 AM at the Flag pole near the campground parking area at Nehalem Bay State Park Organized by Park Ranger Mariah Dawson, Community Members, U.S….