Our Mission at the Troutdale Historical Society is to gather and preserve material relating to the history of the community of Troutdale, the Sandy River, the Columbia River Gorge, and nearby areas to be available for public viewing. We are committed to stimulating interest in the history and knowledge of our past.
The year 2017 marked the 101st anniversary of the construction of the Historic Columbia River Highway. We continue to educate visitors at our King of Roads exhibit describing the construction, destruction, and rebuilding of the Columbia River Gorge scenic route. Our programs focus on local landmarks, buildings, and sites in our community that tell the story of Troutdale.
Annually, we host a festive Christmas open house in the historic Harlow House, and eleven months of the year, on the last Tuesday of the month we co-host a fascinating history program at McMenamins Edgefield. Keep an eye on our events page for more programs hosted by the Troutdale Historical Society.
Would you like to become a member of the Troutdale Historical Society?
We have two different ways to sign up; print out and complete our membership application or sign up through our online store. You will receive a quarterly newsletter, updates in upcoming activities, a reduction in membership cost with the Oregon Historical Society, a 10% discount to our Barn Store, and even a part in running our museums. We even have room for volunteers to learn and grow in historical work. *Continue to scroll down to the bottom of this page to find the "membership" link.*
The year 2017 marked the 101st anniversary of the construction of the Historic Columbia River Highway. We continue to educate visitors at our King of Roads exhibit describing the construction, destruction, and rebuilding of the Columbia River Gorge scenic route. Our programs focus on local landmarks, buildings, and sites in our community that tell the story of Troutdale.
Annually, we host a festive Christmas open house in the historic Harlow House, and eleven months of the year, on the last Tuesday of the month we co-host a fascinating history program at McMenamins Edgefield. Keep an eye on our events page for more programs hosted by the Troutdale Historical Society.
Would you like to become a member of the Troutdale Historical Society?
We have two different ways to sign up; print out and complete our membership application or sign up through our online store. You will receive a quarterly newsletter, updates in upcoming activities, a reduction in membership cost with the Oregon Historical Society, a 10% discount to our Barn Store, and even a part in running our museums. We even have room for volunteers to learn and grow in historical work. *Continue to scroll down to the bottom of this page to find the "membership" link.*
THS Program - Flood of Memories, 1964
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We had a great turn out at our THS program
Flood of Memories, 1964. *Sad you missed this program? Don't worry we will have live recordings available soon, online and in our
Barn Exhibit hall gift shop. * Hear first hand experiences of the 1964 flood, that damaged at least 750 homes along the Sandy River. After a big snow storm hit, the weather suddenly warmed up causing the snow to melt leading to what is also referred to as "The Christmas Flood of 1964.
Presented by: Len Otto with a guest panel. *This tapping also includes personal memories of the flood from participating audience members. |
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Our Museums
The Barn Exhibit Hall
Harlow House
The Depot Rail*
*Please note: The Depot Rail Museum is closed for renovation.
We maintain three museums, the Harlow House farmhouse built in 1900; the 1907 Depot Rail Museum complete with 1975 Union Pacific Caboose; and a Barn Exhibit Hall now showing our Historic Columbia River Highway exhibit. The museums educate the immediate community and visitors about the history of Troutdale and surrounding areas with rotating exhibits illustrating our unique and colorful history.
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Thank you for supporting Oregon History
Abigail Scott Duniway casts a vote in Portland, 1914, OHS Library, Neg. Oreg 4601
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On May 17, 2016, Multnomah County said “YES” to Oregon history and passed the Oregon Historical Society levy (Measure 26-174) with 70% approval. *This allows all Multnomah County Residents free admission to the Historical Society museums in East Multnomah County.* |
SHOP & DONATE
Shop at these participating businesses and they will donate a percentage to the
Troutdale Historical Society.
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Thank you for your support!
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
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