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Hood River County Historical Museum |
Famous for it's fruit production, (Apples and Pears), the Hood River valley and the museum are located just off Interstate 84 at exit 64.
Exhibits include Native American, Fruit and Logging Industries, Finnish, Japanese and Hispanic Cultures, Hobby Cases, Dolls, Toys, Doctor's Buggy and Period Parlor. The Lewis & Clark Exhibit is based upon the Portland, Oregon Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905.
Hours: Apr-Aug, Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm. Sep-Oct Open daily 12-4
Admission Free: Donations Accepted
Hood River drains into The Columbia River Gorge. Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountains. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with the north canyon walls in Washington State and the south canyon walls in Oregon State.
This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Oregon.
| Location | 300 E. Port Marina Drive Hood River Oregon 97031 |
| Phone | 541-386-6772 |
| Fax | 541-386-6772 |
| Contact | Connie Nice |
| hrchm@gorge.net | |
| Website | http://www.co.hood-river.or.us/HRCG_Template_Department.asp?PageINDX=21 |
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