Events

Moonshining is deep-rooted in the history of Oregon. In 1844, when it was still Oregon Territory, one of the first moonshiners, James Conner, challenged a lawman to a duel for busting his illegal operation. The McKenzie River Bandits had better luck hiding from the law and produced bootleg booze for nearly five years before their arrest. It wouldn't be the last time they were caught. Over the years, outlaw moonshiners engaged in car chases, shootouts and even attempted an assassination to protect their hidden distilleries--and way of life. Join author Bruce Haney as he chronicles the intoxicating history of Oregon Moonshine.

Stroll through one of the oldest eastside residential neighborhoods while learning about house types common to late 19th - early 20th century Portland.

Homer Davenport (1867-1912) was Oregon’s first media super-star. Yet, few outside his hometown of Silverton, OR are even aware of the impact this self-described “country boy” had on society. His unique rural Oregon upbringing, along with a supportive and nurturing home life, equipped Davenport with the intellectual tools and the artistic skills needed to hit the ground running. He arrived on the scene during a perfect storm of technology and public sentiment, between the end of the "Gilded Age" and the beginning of the "Progressive Era."
Presented by Silverton Country Historical Society President and author Gus Frederick. Signed copies of his books may be purchased at the show

See a variety of residential architectural styles and learn about some of the early residents in this close-in southeast neighborhood near Ladd's Addition.

Simon Benson came to Oregon in 1867 from Norway as a teen. Benson made his fortune in logging and then turned to local philanthropy. Benson left his mark on Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. Chester Benson will make a presentation and sell and
sign copies of his book.

Explore the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th century architecture of this uniquely planned neighborhood.

Explore the history and architecture of this hillside neighborhood filled with beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles.

Stroll along the tree-lined streets of one of Portland's most beautiful residential neighborhoods, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places

The story of a city is written in its architecture as much as it is written in any history book. Portland's growth and development can be directly assessed by the development and proliferation of its religious architecture. Portland's Historic Houses of Worship presents the history of religious architecture in the city from its foundation up to the present. Historic photos drawn principally from the collection of the Oregon Historical Society will be supplemented by contemporary images to provide a diverse and comprehensive survey of sacred space architecture in Portland. Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim building history will all be included.

Explore this beautiful-but-hilly Northwest Portland neighborhood on the edge of Forest Park.

Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.

Mississippi Ave is home to one of Portland's hippest and oldest East Side neighborhoods. This tour examines the area's 19th century transition from open farmland into one of the cities early street car suburbs as well as it's 20th century transition into the heart of Portland's African American community. Significant issues of redevelopment and gentrification have had a deep impact on the neighborhood in the last twenty years. These issues, too, will be explored. The tour route is roughly one mile on even terrain.
Tour to guided by John Doyle

Explore this mid-century suburban style development near Reed College.

Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.

Explore the famous park and windy streets of one of the city's most architecturally interesting residential neighborhoods.
Tour guided by John Doyle

Stroll through Portland's Oldest Suburb and experience a variety of architecture styles constructed over the last 150 years from a long time resident and architectural Historian.

Explore this North Portland neighborhood filled with beautiful buildings in a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to the late 1800s.
Tour guided by John Doyle

Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.

Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.

Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.

Stroll through the beautiful trees in some of the city's oldest parkland, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all while learning about the rich architectural heritage of the neighborhood. Touring being given by John Doyle

Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.

Explore the early commercial and residential areas of this once independent city.

Explore a section of the historic Irvington neighborhood where the streetcar used to run every 5 minutes.

Stroll through historic Irvington, where you'll see fine examples of the work of several important early-20th century architects who helped shape the neighborhood.

Take a walk through the oldest portion of this historic neighborhood and learn how it has been affected by more than a century of change.

Stroll through Portland's oldest cemetery and find a few surprises. Learn the history of some of the persons laid to rest.
Tour being given by John Doyle

Stroll through Portland's Oldest Suburb and experience a variety of architecture styles constructed over the last 150 years from a long time resident and architectural Historian.

Explore the famous park and windy streets of one of the city's most architecturally interesting residential neighborhoods.
Tour guided by John Doyle