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, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Historian Chuck Rollins will be telling the story of “Klondike Kate’s journey in the Yukon to gold to Central Oregon to becoming a rockhound.

Past Events

Fishing on the Columbia

September 20, 2026: 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Come join CPCHS for a presentation of “from Tribal nets to platforms from fish wheels to fly fishing by Historian Steve Lehl.

The Horseless Carriage Car Club Visit

Saturday September 12, 2026, 10:00 A.M.  
A special highlight The Horseless Carriage Car Club will be visiting the museum and old Chamberlain Auto Camp site. Come enjoy looking at the wonderful cars of the era after horse and buggy. The club is stopping by for a short time on their tour eastward. Old car enthusiasts will not want to miss seeing these beautiful autos and the club is known to dress in vintage attire.

The Bridal Veil Lumbering History of Larch Mountain

September 6, 2026: 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
by Historians Chuck Rollins/Steve Lehl