In the summer of 2018, the State of Oregon named Routes 6 and 131 in Tillamook County as the state’s newest Scenic Byway called “Trees to Sea.” To commemorate that designation, the…
Category: Local History
Nehalem Valley Historical Society Honors Nicholsons
By Dan Haag On Friday, December 28, Manzanita resident Owen Nicholson and his late wife Ann were honored with an exhibit dedication by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society (NVHS). The ceremony, held…
Explore Nature Series Celebrates its 4th Season
Imagine being able to trek through the forests of the Tillamook Coast with a mushroom foraging expert, hike Bayocean Spit with a local historian, kayak Netarts Bay in search of sand dollar…
Tillamok County Pioneer Museum Festival of Trees Gala Event Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum’s 15th annual Festival of Trees are now on sale at the Museum, 2106 Second Street in downtown Tillamook. The Gala and Silent Auction will be…
Garibaldi Maritime Museum Celebrates Thanksgiving with Special Open House Nov. 23-25
Come celebrate at the Garibaldi Maritime Museum before we close for the season – a festive Open House November 23, 24 and 25th from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Free…
Tillamook Coast History Alliance offers Limited Number of VIP Passes in Celebration of “Step Back in Time”
The $35 pass saves $120 in admission fees to local museums. Step Back in Time, the annual history appreciation celebration hosted by the Tillamook Coast History Alliance (TCHA), will take place Thanksgiving…
Right to Vote Not Available to All Through History
EDITOR’S NOTE: Neal has done it again with summary of voting — a great reminder how “new” the right to vote is for many of us. By Neal Lemery (11/3/18) Not everyone…
Tillamook County Pioneer Assoc. Meeting Oct. 7th at Rockaway Beach Lion’s Club
Tillamook County Pioneer Association Meeting and Potluck will be held on October 7th at the Lion’s Club building in Rockaway Beach at 268 S Anchor Street (behind City Hall, off 3rd St.)…
Garibaldi Museum Presents – Two-for-One on September 15th
TWO Presentations and TWO Book Signings on ONE special day! Award winning author, Brian D. Ratty will present his newest release, “Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, History & Tales of Terrible Tilly”. Following, his…
Smoke-filled Skies Cause Reminiscing about the Days of Tillamook Burns
Editor’s Note: This time of year old-timers, especially the loggers (and those of us familiar with the history of the area) always get a little nervous, and especially when the skies are…
