Welcome to the Gladstone Historical Society

Our society is dedicated to the research, documentation, preservation, enjoyment, and public enrichment of the history and heritage of Gladstone, Oregon and the surrounding local area.

The society holds regular monthly meetings that include the business of the society and historically themed programs or discussions.

Throughout the year, the society also plans various projects and activities of particular historical interest. The society participates in the city's summer celebration of Chautauqua, during which members create historical displays  and answer local history questions.

Since 1992, the society has been actively engaged in the publication of  books that relate the history of Gladstone.   Currently the society contributes to the City of Gladstone's monthly newsletter with a short stories of life in early Gladstone.
 
​All of the society's functions are open to the general public. Our current happenings are announced regularly in the Gladstone City Newsletter  and on our website Meeting page.

Please visit our website often to learn more about us, what we've got planned, and how you can become involved.​

Enjoy Stories of Gladstone's Historical Past

Stories from Gladstone's Historical Past appear monthly in the
​Gladstone, Oregon City Newsletter.  Get a copy today or read a
back issue here. 
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Photo of Gladstone, Oregon's first newspaper. Published for one year during 1921.

Summer of Historical Fun!

Our 3-part photo presentation on the "GLADSTONE'S AMAZING PAST"
has returned for the summer.
A FREE event!
Public is invited.
Too much info to list here.  So, click here and get all the info. 

Gladstone and Its Trees

June 7, 2022 - August 31, 2023
The Clackamas County Heritage Council is celebrating the role of timber in Oregon’s development.   The theme  of this year's celebration is: 
“Logging in Clackamas County”.
​The Gladstone Historical Society is joining in this celebration by presenting:
  

Everyone is invited to view this historical photo slide show presented by the Gladstone Historical Society in the entry of the Gladstone Civic Center. ​
For more information on all the events taking place during Clackamas County Heritage Council's "Timber Celebration", click here .​
Banner Photo: July 4, 1914 Patriotic celebration hosted by the Hawley Paper Mill at Chautauqua in Gladstone Park in Gladstone, Oregon USA. 
Crowd is gathered in athletic field near grandstands. Speaker unknown.
Site copyrighted 2006 by Gladstone Historical Society of Gladstone, Oregon USA  -  Last update 6/2022