Articles related to "Oregon History"

Winter storms along the Pacific coasts have uncovered several types of artifacts buried in Oregon including shipwrecks, ghost forrests, canons, and iron deposits.

Travel to McMinnville's Historic District to find McMenamins Hotel Oregon, where guests discover art and history, while enjoying delicious food and fresh beer and wine.

Native Americans have their own take on Oregon's history. Frederc Homer Balch wrote about the interesting legend surrounding Oregon's Bridge of the Gods geologic event.

An Oregonian from 9,000 years ago would have dark skin and dark brown eyes. His hair would be almost black and very coarse.

A trip to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, OR, is like taking a trip back in time. Dioramas, film strips and exhibits make history come alive.

Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions.

Explore the Oregon Capitol in Salem, rich in history, laden with intricate pioneer artwork, surrounded by beautiful landscape and characterized by its prominent Gold Man.

Pioneer Courthouse Square, in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon, is the place to be from Thanksgiving to the end of the year.

The Beaver State celebrates 150 years of history with festivals and events throughout the state. Oregon museum exhibits feature information on pioneers and statehood.

Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national papers.

Rajneesh feels threatened and arms himself and his colony. His coffers are low so he recruits homeless people to do his bidding.

This self-proclaimed prophet came to the U.S. from India and formed a colony he called Rajneeshpuram in the central Oregon desert near the town of Antelope.

Rajneesh acquires more land and builds more buildings to accommodate more people. He uses the state's own laws against it.

Oregon's secluded South Coast overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and is where many vacationers go to hike, fish, camp, and observe the Northwest's wildlife and natural beauty.

Some of the homeless expose what is actually going on in the commune. Eventually Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh is arrested and expelled from the United States.

Art, performance, history and period architecture are all on display in the compact, walkable downtown section of Portland, Oregon, known as the Cultural District.