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Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership Benefits

Cascade Locks Historical Museum is now a Time Travelers reciprocal museum! This national program allows our members to receive certain member benefits at over 500 museums nationwide. Visit the Time Travelers website for a full list of participating institutions and benefits.

Museum Closed for Winter

Museum season 2022 is a wrap! Thank you to the thousands of visitors who came to see us this year! It was so wonderful to welcome so many folks to our community.

The museum closes seasonally so that we can do all the important behind-the-scenes stuff that make our summers rock. We plan to come out of this winter with another major exhibit update and our first-ever strategic plan (YAY!!!!!). Thank you to Braemar Charitable Trust for supporting us on our strategic planning process.

Just because we're closed doesn't mean we're gone! Staff are available by email, phone, DM, and appointment. Stay tuned for off-site excitement through the winter, starting with a History Night at Gorges Beer Co. on November 10.

In the news: KGW's "What's in a Name?" Warrendale, Oregon

Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum executive director Janice Crane appeared on KGW 8’s “What’s in a Name?” series. Do you know how Warrendale, Oregon, got it’s name? Learn now on KGW’s site.

New! Family history activities available now.

We are delighted to offer a new set of family history activities! These worksheets are now available at the Cascade Locks Historical Museum. You can also download a PDF to do it yourself at home.

Recording memories as history

Telling stories can be a fun way to bond with family and friends. Did you know that your true stories are also important for history? Historians use journals, diaries, letters, notes, audio recordings, and even emails, blogs, and videos to show the thoughts and feelings that people have in response to big news and events. These recordings also help people understand how daily activities and trends change over time. Recording every day experiences helps future learners feel what daily life was like during historical events.

Think about events that have happened in your life.
Is there a story you would like to share?
How has daily life changed between when your grandparents were your age and now?

Would you like your story to be included in our museum collection? Send a copy of your story to the museum, or send a typed copy to collections@cascadelocksmuseum.org

Membership Drive July 24-July 31

It’s back! Our annual membership drive is July 24-31. Join or renew your family membership or above and receive tickets for two to ride sternwheeler Columbia Gorge.

Join in person at our annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 28, at the museum during regular business hours, or online now. Family memberships are $35 and include unlimited admission to the museum for two (2) adults and four (4) children/grandchildren for one year.