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Upcoming Exhibit
Oregon Archaeology Celebrations: Invitations to the Past.
April 1 to May 29, 2010

Each year, professional and amateur archaeologists, concerned citizens and American Indians volunteer their time and talents help showcase why Oregon's rich archaeological past is worth supporting and protecting. This exhibit of 15 framed Oregon Archaeology Celebration posters includes themes such as preservation of ship wrecks and shell middens, technologies through time, archaeological evidence of climate change, volunteers in archaeology, Fort Rock Cave, the Oregon Trail, and Champoeg. Read More>>

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Crossroads Lectures

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March 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
“Photo Dating: Costume & Hairstyles 1840-1900” with Brina Bolanz
Join us for an overview of the Victorian fashion styles typically seen in posed portraits during each decade.  Discover the details you can look for to pinpoint in time your own undated family photographs. Read More »

Above Photo: James C. and Mary Ellen Smock, Sherwood pioneers ca 1900. Washington County Museum

Free Family Day

family day

April 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spring Kites and Celebration of Hispanic Culture
Join us for a fun day packed with activities for kids of all ages! This month, make a fish kite or design your own kite to build and fly. We’ll also have cloth doll making and culture themed printmaking activities. Centro Cultural, whose mission is to promote cultural consciousness and understanding among diverse groups of the community, will also participate. Free admission, snacks and juice. Donations welcome. Read More>>

Join us the 2nd Saturday each month for exciting new arts, crafts and activities relating to history, culture and the spirit of the changing seasons!

 

Linking the past to the future in Washington County, Oregon for more than 50 years.

Contact Us

Washington County Museum
17677 NW Springville Rd, Portland OR 97229
Phone: (503) 645-5353
Fax: (503) 645-5650
Email: info@washingtoncountymuseum.org
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