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The Tsunami that Changed Cannon Beach

July 22nd, 2015

With the recent article in the New Yorker making the rounds, I thought this would be a good time to look back on what happened in 1964. Some of you are probably saying, “Okay, I get it, tsunamis. The coast is a dangerous place.” Insert eye roll here, but the thing is a tsunami is […]

Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour

June 17th, 2015

Attention Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour fans and fans of home tours!  It’s almost time to put on your walking shoes to take a tour through Cannon Beach’s unique homes and gardens.  Advance tickets will be available for purchase on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015.  The Tour will take place on September 12 and 13, […]

The SS Mauna Ala

May 29th, 2015

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s latest exhibit WWII on the Oregon Coast explores a series of historic events, shared stories and artifacts. What it is missing are several stories that occurred in Oregon and pretty close by that not many recall or even know about. One of our favorite stories came from the […]

The S.S. Cannon Beach

May 8th, 2015

Have YOU ever heard about the S.S. Cannon Beach? If you have, count yourself among the lucky few.  There are very few people living in Cannon Beach, in Oregon, or pretty much anywhere else that have even heard of this World War II era ship. Even former Senator Hatfield hadn’t heard of the Ship in […]

A-May-zing Events in May

April 25th, 2015

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

The Infamous Terrible Tilly Exhibit

April 16th, 2015

If you haven’t had a chance to see the Museum’s exhibit on the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, now is your chance.  The exhibit, which closes on May 15, 2015, explores the history, life of, and after life of the secluded lighthouse.  The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, known affectionately as Terrible Tilly, or just Tilly. Tilly’s story first […]

WWII on the Oregon Coast

April 8th, 2015

On December 7, 1941, citizens across the nation who were listening to their radios heard through the static the shocking announcement. The Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. World War II had begun. Fear of an attack on American soil was prevalent across the U.S., but especially along the West coast. As Les Ordway and George […]

Oregon Author Talks The Next Tsunami

April 1st, 2015

On Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Oregon author Bonnie Henderson will present her latest book “The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless Coast” at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless Coast is the gripping story of the geological discoveries and the scientists who uncovered them – […]

Blue Exhibit Closes April 15

March 25th, 2015

In just a few weeks High Fiber Diet’s exhibit “Blue” closes. For those who haven’t had an opportunity to see the colorful and imaginative pieces, now is your last chance. This is the second show from the Portland, Oregon based textile group to be featured at the Museum. The group of over thirty quilters includes […]

The Cannon of Cannon Beach

February 15th, 2015

Ever wonder how Cannon Beach got its name? The story is as confusing as most historical rumor wrapped tales, but it is still pretty darn good.  From the parcel at Elk Creek, to the town known simply as “Ecola”, eventually became Cannon Beach, but that’s not really the story we are going to focus on.  […]

The 2015 Cottage & Garden Tour

February 4th, 2015

It’s hard to believe that plans for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum twelfth annual Cottage & Garden Tour have already begun.  It seems only yesterday, that the tour was organized by only five volunteers and catered to just thirty attendees.  The Tour now boasts over five hundred annual attendees and, thankfully, over thirty […]

Photo Fun!

January 29th, 2015

For the past month the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum has been closed while the archives were renovating.  Staff and board members have delved into the deepest parts of the archives and found some great artifacts and images!  We thought we’d share some of our favorites. Here’s an amazing photo dating back to 1907 […]

The Most Iconic Home in Cannon Beach

January 3rd, 2015

The historic summer retreat of former Governor Oswald West’s is as recognizable to many visitors as Haystack Rock or the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Though many might not know the historic significance it is has become an iconic part of Cannon Beach – the home that everyone wants to see. The Cannon Beach History Center & […]

Satori Bob Concert

January 2nd, 2015

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum welcomes Oregon singer and songwriter John Baumann to perform as part of the Museum’s annual acoustic series on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Baumann has been performing for over twenty years.   Baumann’s style has been compared to that of Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, and even Stephen […]

Oregon’s Railroads: A Presentation by author Edward Kamholz

January 2nd, 2015

Looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day week? Look no further than the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s free lecture series. The series kicks off on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation by Oregon author Ed Kamholz. Edward J. Kamholz grew up in Vernonia, Oregon, home of Oregon-American operations. His […]

Ecola State Park

December 13th, 2014

One of our favorite places to hike is Ecola State Park.  On the North end of Cannon Beach, this beautiful State Park has one of the best views of Cannon Beach and the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.  The location is so “grand” that a number of major films have been shot there. Goonies, hello! It has […]

Haystack Rock

November 28th, 2014

One of the most iconic images of the Oregon Coast is Haystack Rock. It has been featured in magazines, artwork, and in photos from around the world. It has even, dare we say, become a member of the family? It has been prominently featured in family photos, wedding shots, and the like. This basalt “sea […]

NEW EXHIBIT: The Infamous Terrible Tilly

November 13th, 2014

On a secluded rock, just over a mile off Oregon’s rocky shores lies the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.  Terrible Tilly, as it became known as, is one of the most fascinating and secluded lighthouses of America.  In operation from 1881 until it was decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1957. The lonely basalt rock on […]

The Arch Cape Tunnel

November 13th, 2014

Since its beginning, Arch Cape has been isolated by the natural barriers of the Tillamook Headland, Hug Point, the Arch Cape headland, and Neahkahnie Mountain. Early settlers would use the beach as a highway, and in the 1910’s the roadbed around Hug Point was blasted out, which made the commute between Cannon Beach and Arch […]

John Stowell to Perform at Cannon Beach History Center & Museum

November 2nd, 2014

World-renowned jazz guitarist John Stowell will ring in the New Year at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum on Friday, January 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Stowell began his career in the early 1970’s with guitarist Linc Chamberland and pianist John Mehegan. He is an internationally renowned performer who has been welcomed to Australia and […]

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