5 Heritage Stops For A Rainy Day

Get Interactive at the End of the Oregon Trail Visitor and Interpretive Center

Pioneers’ journals come to life at the End of the Oregon Trail Visitor and Interpretive Center. Immerse yourself in their journey west across the Oregon Trail with captivating exhibits and interactive activities like candle making and butter churning. A must-see is the film, “Oregon’s First People,” created in partnership with the Grand Ronde Tribe, that sheds on how the settling of Oregon affected the Indigenous people of the region and shows how they are working to rebuild their community and homelands today.

1726 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045

A Summit of Stories at Mt. Hood Cultural Center

Two people look at an exhibit at Mt. Hood Cultural Center

Learn about the history of ski and snow sports in Mt. Hood and Government Camp at Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum. It features specially themed exhibits including the history of Mt. Hood National Forest, a collection of fine arts by local artists and a gallery on snow skiing and other snow sports popular on Mt. Hood. Don’t miss the collection on the Barlow Road and Oregon Trail!

88900 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028

Step Back and In at Sandy Historical Center & Museum

Two teams of workhorses guided by loggers pull felled logs from the forest.

Located along the historic Barlow Road, the Sandy Historical Society & Museum is brimming with the unique history of Sandy, Boring and the surrounding area. Browse two floors of exhibits filled with carefully curated pieces on skiing, timber and other topics. You'll also want to stop by the visitor center and gift shop for art and other treasures from local makers.

39345 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055

At the Intersection of Past and Present: Museum of the Oregon Territory

Museum of the Oregon Territory view of Willamette Falls with sign

Overlooking Willamette Falls, this regional treasure invites you to explore the history behind the land and see how the falls transformed the region’s industry. Museum of the Oregon Territory is home to Native American petroglyphs and artifacts, the original 1850 Oregon City and 1851 San Francisco plat maps and a piece of the Willamette Meteorite, to name a few attractions. There's plenty of opportunity for little ones to learn through hands-on exhibits.

211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City, OR, 97045

Handcrafted Heritage at 1937 Steiner Church

Interior view of the Steiner Church. Photo is taken from the back of the room and faces the stage area with a large stone fireplace. On the left there is a wood stove and an old saddle hangs from the

Located at the base of Mt. Hood, the unique 1937 Steiner Church was built by hand using logs, branches, river stones and other forest materials. After 46 years of restoration, this one-of-a-kind Oregon treasure is now open to the public on the first Saturday of every month for tours.

68835 E. Barlow Trail Rd., Welches, OR 97067