Events & Exhibits
Concerts | Lectures | Exhibits | Field Trips | Tours & Special Events
Upcoming Events:
Flagship Romance Concert – Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is thrilled to welcome the acclaimed music duo Flagship Romance for an unforgettable evening of live music on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. as part of their North American Tour. Known for their dynamic harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and charismatic stage presence, Flagship Romance promises an intimate and moving concert experience set against the backdrop of Cannon Beach’s rich history.
Flagship Romance has captivated audiences across the country with their unique blend of folk, pop, and indie music. With critically acclaimed albums and performances that leave lasting impressions, their appearance at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is highly anticipated.
The concert will take place in the museum’s event space, offering attendees an opportunity to experience the duo’s soulful melodies within a space dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical legacy of Cannon Beach. Not only will this be a treat for music lovers, but it will also support the museum’s ongoing mission of promoting local history and education.
Flagship Romance is an unforgettable alternative folk duo known for their breathtaking vocal harmonies, inspired songwriting, dynamic live show, and a remarkable on and off-stage chemistry that will leave you with the feeling that you made two new best friends. Married singers-songwriters Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson effortlessly fuse technical precision in their impeccably tight vocal blend with an invigorating sense of emotional abandon in their energetic live persona. Performing each show as if it could be their last, this duo will have you questioning how their larger-than-life sound can come from just two voices and an acoustic guitar.
Traveling over 200,000 miles since their musical inception, the duo has amassed an engaged grassroots following. A testament to Fisher and Jackson’s close relationship with their supporters, Flagship Romance has released four critically acclaimed full-length albums, 100% funded by their enthusiastic fanbase. To date, their multiple crowdfunding efforts, including the duo’s most recent campaign for their forthcoming self-titled double album, have raised a combined total of over $175,000. Currently based in Louisville, KY, Flagship Romance has begun releasing a consistent string of singles from the double album, produced by GRAMMY award winning producer Lee Miles.
Tickets for the concert are $20 and can be purchased through the museum’s website at www.cbhistory.org/shop or by visiting the museum in person. Limited seating is available, so guests are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
Trick or Treat at the Museum – Saturday, October 26 from 11am – 4pm
Annual Membership Meeting – Friday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m.
The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum invites members and the public to its Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, November 8 at 4 p.m. This gathering will offer a reflective look at the museum’s achievements over the past year and provide a platform to engage with the museum’s future direction. Following the meeting, acclaimed author Alisha Hamel will present her latest book, When Duty Called: An Oral History of Oregon’s World War II Veterans.
Hamel’s new book is a powerful collection of personal stories from Oregon’s World War II veterans, recounting their experiences in some of the most significant engagements of the war. From Pearl Harbor to the Bataan Death March, D-Day, and the final bombing raid over Japan involving a Hollywood star, these stories are rich with themes of death, hardship, romance, and humor. The veterans featured in the book wanted their stories remembered not for themselves, but for their fallen comrades and for their families to better understand their role in World War II.
The book is based on a series of oral and video interviews, which Hamel carefully edited into short stories that bring these vivid experiences to life for readers. This event will be an opportunity to hear firsthand about Hamel’s work preserving these crucial pieces of history.
About Alisha Hamel:
With over 20 years of experience in military history, Hamel holds a master’s degree in military history specializing in World War II, with a thesis on Australian-American relations during the war. She co-authored Oregon Military History, a comprehensive exploration of Oregon’s military heritage, and has written numerous articles and produced several short films. Her documentary Jungleers in Battle about the 41st Infantry Division during World War II has received critical acclaim. A veteran of Desert Storm herself, Hamel shares a unique connection with the veterans whose stories she captures.
This event is free and open to the public—members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend.
Exhibits:
Temporary Exhibit:
From the Vault Exhibit
The Cannon Beach History Center & 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 these unseen treasures. One of the iconic artifacts featured is the saddle used by Mary Gerritse while riding her horse Prince to deliver the mail along the coastline. The saddle is accompanied by entries from her journal sharing her harrowing story of nearly falling from a cliff side, to coming face to face with both a mountain lion and a bear, at different times. Gerritse took over the mail route when her husband was unable. She acted as the area’s mail carrier from 1897 until 1902.
The exhibit will also feature recently donated items from local businesses from way back when, and well as donated images taken by Frank Woodfield.
Discover tidbits of Cannon Beach history that you won’t find anywhere else! On display now through December of 2016.
Temporary Classroom Exhibit:
Fish: A Solo Exhibit by Indigenous Artist Zoe “Fish” Swain
The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is excited to announce Fish, an inspiring new art exhibit by Indigenous artist Zoe “Fish” Swain, on display through November 2024. This stunning showcase highlights Zoe’s deep connection to water, life, and the natural world, bringing her love for aquatic life to vivid life on canvas.
Zoe’s artistic journey is shaped by her experiences growing up along the Columbia River and her childhood trips to Vancouver Island, BC, where her father taught her the art of fishing. Through these experiences, she developed a deep respect for the “scaly friends” she encountered, and this affection translates into each piece she creates. With Fish, Zoe aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving both fresh and saltwater ecosystems to ensure that fish and other aquatic life flourish for generations to come.
Zoe “Fish” Swain, who also serves as the Outreach Specialist at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, resides in Cannon Beach with her husband and daughter, both fellow artists, and their Chihuahua, Mabel. Her family’s artistic energy infuses her work, creating a vibrant collection that reflects her passion for conservation and the beauty of the natural world.
Join us for this unique exhibition that blends cultural heritage with an urgent call for environmental stewardship. This exhibit is on display through November 2024.