The history of the town of Latourell October 4, 2026, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M Come join us and learn the history of the town of Latourell, the "gateway for settlement in the Columbia River Gorge" and the family of Joseph Latourell. Klondike Kate's journey Sunday October 18, 2026,...
Presenting "Man and His Mountain" This is the first in a history series on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 3-5PM in the Crown Point Country Museum, 36901 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR. Come learn from local historian Gunnar Abramson about the legends and lore of Harry Truman, Ole...
Crown Point Country Historical Society's Museum July 4th and 5th events! Our special July 4th and 5th events include: ● We're excited to have two new displays featured in our Indigenous exhibit. The first will showcase how Native American practices influenced the designing of our U.S. democracy. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington,...
“Let’s Celebrate” 7th Annual Tea is planned for June 13, 2026, 1:30 P.M. at the Corbett Community Church. Our theme this year is “Let’s Celebrate” to honor our volunteers and donors who have supported CPCHS in building our new museum. Come join us for an afternoon of Tea and Special Music by...
Step inside our new log cabin styled 3,500 Square feet museum on Saturday, March 21, 2026! Learn about the rich history of our corner of the Gorge, "Crown Point Country", including geological treasures, indigenous peoples, pioneer families and see our rockhounding memorial wall. Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at 10am There will be...
Sneak Peeks of the museum: Hours: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. December 7th We are adding 3 new exhibits. One of the exhibits will recognize "Nat'l Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" featuring a variety of artifacts from the front lines and the home front. New Dates added: January 4th and February 1st, 2026. Come by and take...
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Attn: current membership, we will be voting for our Board of Directors and by-law changes on November 11, 2025, 6:00 P.M., at the museum. Come make your vote count! 36901 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, Oregon 97019 OTHER HAPPENINGS Sneak Peeks of the museum Nov. 2, & Dec. 7, 2025. Hours: 10:00 A.M....
Note from CPCHS: We would like to thank all who attended the recent Open House and Silent Auction on August 23, 2025. It was deemed a success and as we move forward towards an official opening in the Spring of 2026, we are pleased to announce for those who were unable...
Photo Description: Museum photo top right: Showing concrete ramp installed, waiting for Railing. Photo of Museum sign installed in the Spring. The sign made of Local Cedar, donated by Diane Stief and Ed Hoke. Pictured is Tony Jacobs, who designed and hand crafted the sign, which compliments the building, all...
