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The Mystery of Sacagawea
Almost all Northwesterners have heard of Sacagawea. Not being an Oregon native myself, I imagine elementary school children in the Northwest spending a great deal of time studying the Lewis and Clark Expedition and all the members of the Corps who helped make the journey successful, especially minorities like Sacagawea and York. But what do […]
Oregon Coast Tsunami Stories
Check out our article that was recently printed in the CB Gazette on the 1964 tsunami. If you want more information or would like to see our archive of pictures of the 1964 disaster, stop by the History Center any day except Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reflections on the Past: the Tsunami […]
Quilts Across America
Stop by the History Center to see the new quilt show “Quilts Across America,” featuring 5, full-size, vintage quilts from around the U.S. Quilts represent both the East and West Coasts and many places in between, and the colorful additions to the John William’s Classroom were handmade in the early 1900s. The quilt show will […]
Tidepooling on the Oregon Coast
In anticipation for our new exhibit, “Exploring our Oceans: the Mysteries of the Tides and Tidepool Life,” below is an article on tidepooling in Oregon from the Beach Connection.net that will help you enjoy tidepools up and down the Oregon Coast. Enjoy! Oregon Coast Tide Pools: The Complete Guide Tide pool at Hug Point (photo […]
Shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast
Hi readers! Here is a sneak peak of our new article for the Cannon Beach Gazette. Get your copy of the paper on Thursday, January 20, but read our story on shipwrecks of the Oregon Coast below. Enjoy! Reflections on the Past: the history of the Stormy Seas In early January 1881, the Bristish ship […]
Hammered dulcimer artist to entertain History Center guests
Carolyn Cruso, an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer, will bring her Celtic folk, jazz, and pop stylings to the Cannon Beach History Center for an Acoustic Folk! Music Series concert on Saturday, January 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cruso has toured widely in both the US and Europe, and has as produced eight CDs […]
First Cottage Tour committee meeting coming up
Hey readers! The 8th Annual Cottage Tour committee will kick off their planning sessions this January. If you are interested in helping plan the tour, which will take place Saturday, September 10. Our committee already includes: Erin Bernard of the Cannon Beach Gazette, Jeff Jewel of the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Gina Simone, owner […]
Museum to digitize collection
As far as museums go, digitization is one buzz word that has everyone talking. Digitization is the process of taking physical objects and photos and creating electronic versions of those items, in order to better preserve them and provide greater access to them. Cannon Beach History Center and Museum has been thinking about digitization since […]
Whale watching season begins
Whale watching season kicked off in November and continues throughout the winter months. Make sure to head to Cannon Beach to see gray whales off the coast in Ecola State Park or from a variety of other viewpoints. Enjoy the article below on Oregon Coast whale watching and contact Ecola State Park for more information. […]
History Heroes event honors volunteers
If you weren’t at the History Heroes event yesterday, you really missed a treat. We honored Irvin Levine, Jean Williams, and Ken Clark, three instrumental volunteers who have done a lot to make the History Center what it is today. Learn more about these great volunteers below. At the Cannon Beach History Center, we often […]
Stormy Weather Arts Festival brings tons of fun to the History Center!
Hi all! It’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival time again, and we’ve had a great weekend so far! The Vox Eclectique concert yesterday at 3 p.m. was amazing! We can’t stop dancing around the History Center! They were such a fun group that we invited them back for the Acoustic Folk! Music Series. Keep your fingers […]
Lewis and Clark in Cannon Beach
Hi folks! It’s been a busy month for us here at the History Center, what with recovering from the 7th Annual Cottage Tour, writing lots of grant applications, putting together the newest newsletter and dedicating the new exhibit – not to mention the concerts and lectures we’ve hosted! Whew! Winter will be a season for […]
Oregonian highlights Cottage Tour!
Check out this wonderful article from Bridget Otto of the Oregonian, that showcases 2010’s Cannon Beach Cottage Tour. We had a more successful year than ever with the event this year – selling out of tickets for the FIRST TIME EVER! Thanks to all the wonderful homeowners, volunteers, staff members, and everyone else who contributed […]
We’re headline news!
Hi all! We just wanted to let you know that you can still get tickets for the 2010 Cottage Tour! The luncheon and lecture is taking place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at the Tolovana Inn, and WE NEED YOUR TICKET ORDER BY SEPTEMBER 8 in order to give an […]
New Exhibit Showcases Oregon’s Depression
Hello all! Hope you’ve enjoyed the articles on the blog thus far. Just wanted to update everyone on our brand new exhibit, “Images of Oregon’s Depression: The Crash, Recovery, and Revitalization of the West.” Check out the info and pics below and come visit us at the museum, Wednesday through Monday from 1 p.m. to […]
Cottages Tell a Unique Story of Town History
A cozy, white beach cottage built in 1908 still stands in the Presidential area of Cannon Beach, and speaks to a time when beach life was all about relaxation and spending time with the family. Bonnie Nook, a vintage cottage on Monroe Street, started as a summer tent camp for the Gumm family. A single […]
No historical walking tours tomorrow!
Tours will resume Sunday, 10 a.m., at Whale Park, as long as it’s not raining. Hope to see you there.
Arch Cape Cannon Update
Many of you know the story of the cannon that gave Cannon Beach its name. The cannon washed ashore an Arch Cape beach in 1846, after the shipwreck of the U.S.S. Shark, a naval schooner deployed to the Pacific Northwest during the border dispute between the British and the U.S. Built in 1821 as part […]
Historical Walking Tours feature Cannon Beach past
It’s a wonderful, rare sunny day here in Cannon Beach, and a few visitors enjoyed the first official Historical Walking Tour of downtown Cannon Beach this morning at 10 a.m. The Historical Walking Tour program was inspired by the Historical Plaque Program we already have in place at the History Center, and it takes guests […]
Film Festival a big hit!
The smell of popcorn was in the air this weekend at the 2010 Cannon Beach Film Festival, put on by the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum at the Coaster Theatre. Sponsored by the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce and Coaster Construction, the annual event featured seven musical films that entertained audiences of all ages. […]