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In early January 1881, the Bristish ship Lupatia wrecked on Tillamook Rock, a wreck that killed 16 sailors and had only one survivor – a shepherd dog that accompanied the crew.  The Lupatia was known as a “bark” ship, or a ship with three masts, and wrecked a mere three weeks before Tillamook Rock Lighthouse […]

The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum has become well-known for its displays of beautiful textile work, but the organization likes to spread its wings every now and again. This fall, we are looking forward to hosing an exhibit by Stirling Gorsuch. On Saturday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m., Gorsuch’s latest exhibit, Oregon Visions opens […]

  With nearly 400 attendees, the 13th annual Cottage and Garden Tour was one of the most successful tours to date. The Cottage and Garden Tour offered a full weekend of events including the pre-tour luncheon and lecture, tour of homes and gardens, and the garden style tea and presentation. There was a variety of […]

This tiny museum is home to thousands of artifacts, each with their own unique history. From the Vault showcases nearly twenty different objects and photographs from the depths of the Museum’s archives. These artifacts have been explicitly chosen for their uniqueness and pertinence to the history of Cannon Beach. Visitors will discover the stories behind […]

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum welcomes special guest speaker, Dr. Douglas Wilson, on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. Wilson will be giving a presentation regarding his most recent archaeological work at the Middle Village. The Middle Village is a contact-period Chinook Indian village in the estuarine zone near the mouth of the […]

Cottage & Garden Tour Attention, history hounds, architecture enthusiasts and the coastally curious: it’s nearly time to put on your walking shoes to take a tour through Cannon Beach’s unique homes and cottages.  The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum celebrates its thirteenth year of opening the doors to grand beach homes, historic cottages, and […]

Join us on Friday, June 17th for the season finale of the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s acoustic series. Toe-tapping, shoe-stomping, all around good time with Na Rosai. Na Rosai will be making their coastal debut, so come welcome them. The group, made up of four blokes, is based out of Portland, Oregon. In […]

May, that month just before summer and when last minute planting takes place. For some, May is the end of the school year, the beginning of a new job, or another month in a series of twelve. For the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, May couldn’t be any better! The Museum has a lot […]

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum brings a little New York jazz to the west coast tomorrow evening, Friday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. The group voted “Best New Jazz Group” in New York City Hot House Magazine makes just one stop in Oregon on their national tour – in Cannon Beach! The Museum […]

In less than a week, Cathy Erickson’s textile exhibit, What Remains: Japanese Americans in Internment Camps closes. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to see this moving exhibit, now is your last chance. For over a decade, Cathy Erickson has focused her artwork on the hardships that Japanese Americans faced when they […]

On Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum welcomes Oregon author and Professor Dr. Doug Deur for a presentation on the mythos of Oregon. Deur will also be sharing his latest book, “Empires of the Turning Tide.” Published by the National Parks Service, Deur’s book illuminates the history […]

The early 20th century was an uncomplicated time for Cannon Beach. It was an era for families, friends, and the simple life. Families who, at this time, traveled by stagecoach, wagon, or by foot. Long-time resident and author of “Comin’ in Over the Rock,” Peter Lindsey compares the journey from Seaside to Cannon Beach as […]

World renowned jazz guitarist, John Stowell returns to the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum on Friday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Museum’s annual acoustic series. Stowell began his career in the early 1970’s with guitarist Linc Chamberland and pianist John Mehegan. He is an internationally renowned performer and has been […]

  For those of you that have enjoyed the beauty of Ecola State Park, hiked up Saddle Mountain, or have enjoyed many of our parks and trails, you might wonder how those beauties came to be. During the Roosevelt Administration, one of the earliest and most popular of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal Programs was […]

Join us at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum as we welcome author Bonnie Henderson on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Henderson is the author of four books, including the newly released second edition of Day Hiking: Oregon Coast, which includes a comprehensive guide to the Oregon Coast Trail. The OCT is […]

Looking for a family friendly event during Cannon Beach’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival Weekend? Look no further than the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum’s third annual Stormy Weather Trivia and Scavenger Event.  This family friendly event is a great way to bond or to compete for the highest prize. The one day event takes […]

In the 1940’s over 120,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned in internment camps.  From newborns to aging grandfathers, all of their lives were changed dramatically. The latest fall textile exhibit at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum features the work of Cathy Erickson and focuses on the hardships that Japanese Americans faced during their internment […]

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is honored to welcome back Dr. Cameron M. Smith of Portland State University on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. as they celebrate International Archaeology Day. International Archaeology Day is a day for organizations across the U.S., Canada, and around the world to raise awareness of archaeology […]

Fire has been a big concern on the minds of many in the Pacific Northwest. With the recent record high heat, low precipitation, it seems this summer has been primed as repeat in history. One such fire that has been on my mind is the Tillamook Burn, which occurred not far from Cannon Beach in […]