Washington County Historical Society & Museum

Crossroads Lectures Presents: Lewis & Clark and the International Competition for Oregon with Mark Eifler Wednesday, August 20 at 3:30 p.m.

The Pacific Northwest coast was a hotbed of international competition between 1775 and 1815, when four nations — Spain, Russia, Great Britain, and the United States — sought control of the region. University of Portland Professor Mark Eifler will discuss the remarkable global consequences of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition.

All lectures are held at:
Washington County Historical Society
17677 SW Springville Road
Portland, OR 97229
503-645-5353
education@washingtoncountymuseum.org

In August we'll visit the Ridgefield National Wildlife Reserve and tour both the new Plankhouse and the original Cathlapotle village site. Knowledgeable guides will show us where the Corps of Discovery visited and where PSU researcher gathered data on the original village. This unique field trip wil be on August 17, the same day the Refuge has scheduled an interesting "Second Sunday" set of activities. The theme is "Traditional Technology," which will include demos of tool making, harvesting plants and using natural materials. There is also a guided ethnobotanical walk scheduled on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail. For more information about all the learning opportunities at Ridgefield, see www.plankhouse.org.

Hikers are encouraged to wear long pants, long sleeves and hiking shoes to protect them from the nettles on the path. They should also bring sunscreen, water and a lunch.

We will meet in the parking lot of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse in Ridgefield, Washington.

Directions to the Plankhouse:

From I-5 take exit 14/Pioneer street west 3.0 Miles to Main street, go right (north) 1.0 miles to the Carty Unit and the refuge sign.

Please RSVP to Lyn Trainer (melendym2004@yahoo.com) so we will know how many to expect.

Event Location: Seaside, OR
Event Dates: August 15 - 17, 2008
Contact Info: Call (503) 738-7065 for more information
Internet: Website
Email: smhs@seasurf.net

Be prepared to participate in this unique way to experience the past. See firsthand the process of making pure white salt from ocean water as they did over 200 years ago. This first person character interpretation allows you to suspend reality and use your imagination to experience a different time and culture.

The Salt makers arrive and set up on Friday Aug. 15th around 5pm and keep the fire burning and water boiling making salt 24 hours a day until Sunday Aug. 17th at 5pm. FREE!

Please join us on Thursday and Friday, August 7th and 8th to see the eastern end, or high country part of the Lolo Trail. We will visit Glade Creek Camp, the missed trail junction, Colt Killed Camp, Snow Bank Camp, Bear Oils and Roots Camp and Smoking place. For accommodations, you have two choices: Camp in USFS Powell Campground or stay at Lochsa Lodge. These are adjacent to one another at the entrance road to Powell Ranger Station at Mile post 165 on US 12, a few miles west of the Montana state Line. If you stay in the lodge you can take your meals there. See their website at http://www.lochsalodge.com. Make your own reservations for the lodge at (208) 942-3405. Read More...

What:
Guided Canoe/Kayak trip with the Southwest Washington Canoe Club.

When:
July 19th (Saturday) all day event

RSVP:
We need an accurate count of paddlers, so please confirm with Mark Johnson or Margaret Miller

Meet:
In the YMCA parking lot in Longview, Washington (Morning - time to be announced)


OR

Bring:

• Your own canoe or kayak ( or rent one )
  
• Lifejacket
  
• An Extra set of dry clothes
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Sack Lunch and water bottle
  
• $2.00 for the dock fee at Cathlamet

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