The Dalles (pop. 12,000) is located along the Columbia River in the north of Oregon. The name comes from the French word for flag stone, "dalle".
The history of the area dates back 10,000 years. It was an important area for the Native Americans. This area of the river narrows and was a regular stopping area for travelers. It developed into a major trading area. Lewis and Clark stopped here during their expedition.
The town of Cascade Locks is located along the Columbia Gorge, on the northern edge of Oregon. The town was named after the Cascade Locks which were built in the late 1800's.
The Cascade Locks Historical Museum in Cascade Locks overlooks the original locks and provides information on local history including displays on river transportation and the locks, the logging industry and American Indians.
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles features two museums which relay the cultural and natural history of the Columbia River Gorge area. The center also features a living history park where visitors can experience life during the times of the early settlers.
Hours:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Gilliam County Historical Museum Complex consists of a number of historic buildings, including a 1920 schoolhouse, an 1890 barbershop, and an 1884 log cabin. The museum collection features artifacts and documents related to the history of Gilliam County, as well as farm equipment and furniture from the early 1900's.
The Fort Dalles Museum is housed in the only remaining building of the fort in The Dalles. Established in 1905, the museum displays a variety of pioneer artifacts including several horse-drawn carriages and automobiles from the 1900s.
Admission also includes the Anderson Homestead, a collection of log buildings based on Scandinavian architecture and furnished in the period of the early 1900s.
The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument features a record of fossil plants and animals that span over 40 million years. The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center has fossil displays and a viewing window into the museum's laboratory.
Address: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 32651 Highway 19, Kimberly, OR 97848-9701, United States
Phone: 1 (541) 987-2333, Fax: 1 (541) 987-2336
The Sherman County Historical Museum in the small town of Moro features a collection that includes over 15,000 items of American Indian artifacts, farming equipment, military and pioneer items.
Address: Sherman County Museum, 200 Dewey Street, Moro, OR 97039, United States
Phone: 1 (541) 565-3232, Fax: 1 (541) 565-3080
Parkdale is located on the northeast side of Mount Hood National Forest. It is commonly referred to as "Mount Hood". The town is serviced by the Mount Hood Railroad which runs through the Mount Hood Valley.
The Jesse and Winifred Hutson Museum in Parkdale features American Indian artifacts, a collection of rocks, and items related to the early settlers and history of the area.
This Gothic-style brick church was built in 1897 in The Dalles and dedicated the next year. Special features of the church include a six foot rooster perched on top of the church steeple, unique stained glass windows, Italian Carrara marble altars and other carved statues and structures.
Hours:
February 1 to December 31: 11am-3pm; Sun:1pm-3pm; Sat:1pm-3pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Donations accepted.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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