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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.

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Location: PO Box 781, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River Oregon 97031 Telephone 541-386-6772 Fax 541-386-6772

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1
Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13
PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12
Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28
10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

Other upcoming events include:
Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6
Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, A Winter Tradition Pleasant Hill November 24 thru December 24
Gingerbread Jubilee Medford November 21 thru November 25
Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27
Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13

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