The museum’s mission is to gather, preserve, and share the history of this beautiful part of the Columbia River Gorge, Crown Point Country
The Crown Point Country Historical Society, one of the oldest historical societies west of the Mississippi, will host the grand opening of its brand-new Crown Point Country Museum, located at 36901 East Historic Columbia River Highway in Corbett, Oregon.
Through the hard work of many volunteers over many years, the museum is really a dream come true. Join in the festivities on Saturday, March 21. Starting at 10 a.m., a ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick things off, along with music, refreshments, and door prizes. The museum and gift shop will remain open until 3 p.m.
Regular museum hours will be every Saturday and Sunday thereafter, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with possible adjustments during the summer and winter months.
Inside the new log-cabin-styled 3,500 sq. ft. museum, you will discover the rich history of Crown Point Country: Aims, Bridal Veil, Brower, Corbett, Hurlburt, Larch Mountain, Latourell, Mountain, Palmer Mill, Pleasant View, Springdale, Springfield, and the Wasco Nation.
- See what early settlers brought with them on the Oregon Trail.
- Learn about the Wasco Nation and their seasonal migrations.
- View beautiful gorge paintings by the early 1900s artist Charles W. Post.
- Get acquainted with local star, Lorena Trickey, 1920s rodeo champion inducted into the National Cowgirl and Western Hall of Fame.
- Investigate a one-of-a-kind outdoor rockhounding memorial wall honoring Oregon’s geological past. Many of the rocks are from the collection of the famous Klondike Kate.
The museum’s mission is to gather, preserve, and share the history of this beautiful part of the Columbia River Gorge, Crown Point Country. Its broad focus will foster connections to the industry and craft of its peoples, and educate and encourage the community to discover the flora, fauna, heritage, and natural resources of the area.
About Crown Point Country Historical Society
Learn more at cpchs.org/museum or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/crownpointcountrymuseum
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