A Small County with a Big History to Save by Large Document Solutions | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 comments In 2018, a devastating fire swept through the Aberdeen Armory in Washington, home to the Aberdeen Museum of History. Among the museum’s exhibits were displays involving Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who grew up in Aberdeen — a
CCHS Receives Oregon Cultural Trust FY2027 Cultural Development Grant
The Clatsop County Historical Society has received a $14,000 Oregon Cultural Trust FY2027 Cultural Development Grant, completing a $28,000 campaign for the CCHS Digital Scanning Center. The grant will help preserve and share the maps, newspapers, photographs, oral histories, and recordings that document the history of Clatsop County and the Lower Columbia region.Learn how you can support this work: Donate
From Monument to Icon: Astoria Column at 100
On July 22, 2026, the Astoria Column marks the 100th anniversary of its dedication. One hundred years later, the community is invited to celebrate this milestone with an evening of history, reflection, and festivity. The celebration will take place Wednesday, July 22, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and the program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy cake,
Old-Fashioned Fun & Games
The Flavel House Museum Invites Families to a Free Weekend of Play: June 27 & 28 Pack the kids, bring a blanket, and come play at the Flavel House Museum. Join us for “Old-Fashioned Fun & Games,” a free, family-friendly weekend on the museum lawn, Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
Old-Fashioned Fun and Games at the Flavel House Museum
The Flavel House Museum Hosts a Free Weekend of Old-Fashioned Fun & Games The Flavel House Museum is hosting a free “Old Fashioned Fun & Games” event for the whole family on the Flavel House Museum lawn Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 2023, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM each day. Looking for a way to get the children
Thursday Night Talks Apr 20: Desdemona Mystique
From the wreck of Desdemona in 1857, to the tavern that opened in 1934, the name, Desdemona, has a special resonance for the people of Astoria. This presentation explores the connections between the ship, a large sand bar, a lighthouse, and a tavern, all named after Desdemona. Local historians Eric Wheeler and Lauri Serafin might raise more questions than
