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End of Summer and the End of our Historical Fun: Part 3 - Chautauqua in Gladstone
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Join us for the conclusion of "Gladstone's Amazing History" .
From 1894-1927 everybody in the United States knew about Gladstone, Oregon, the site of the "Third Largest Permanent Chautauqua" in the nation. And everybody wanted to attend this HUGE summer even. Part 3 of our 3-part series features the exciting people and events that Gladstone gave a starring role on the US stage. Some even made history! 1 hour presentation include unpublished photos. Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 at 2:00 pm. at the Somerset Lodge in Gladstone. For more Info: www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org Email: GladstoneHistoricalSociety@gmail.com |
Our Summer of Historical Fun continues: Part 2 - Gladstone's Famous Past
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"Gladstone's Amazing History" series continues and this times we are getting "FAMOUS".
Part 2 of our 3-part series features the exciting people and events that Gladstone gave a starring role on the US stage. Some even made the history books! 1 hour presentation include unpublished photos. Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday, Aug 11 at 2:00 pm. at the Somerset Lodge in Gladstone. For more Info: www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org Email: GladstoneHistoricalSociety@gmail.com |
Summer of Historical Fun Begins. Part 1 - The Story of Gladstone, Oregon
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Looking for something exciting to do?
Get-Acquainted with Your Town! The Gladstone Historical Society invites "everyone" to a summer 3-part series of "Gladstone's Amazing History" featuring photos, stories, and fascinating historical facts of how Gladstone came to be a town. On Wednesday, July 14 at 2:00 pm. at the Somerset Lodge, join us as we discover who Gladstone's first residents were - the Clackamas Indian Tribe, the settlers who followed, Gladstone's founder, and how Gladstone came to be a town. 1-hour presentations include unpublished photos. (Part 2, Aug. 11 "Firsts that Made Gladstone Famous"; and Part 3, Sept. 8, "The Story of Chautauqua".) For more Info: www.gladstonehistoricalsociety.org Email: GladstoneHistoricalSociety@gmail.com |
Happenings for 2021
No events planned until further notice.
Happenings for 2020
All events cancelled.
Happenings for 2019
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Coming April 8 !
The Gladstone Historical Society is proud to announce their newest book, "Images of America - Gladstone". Published by Arcadia Publishing and the History Press, the book will be released to a nation-wide audience on April 8, 2019. Written by Kim Argraves Huey, who grew up in Gladstone and serves as the current historian for the Gladstone Historical Society, this new book traces Gladstone's history from the earliest fur trappers to the founding of the town, and features over 200 vintage and many never-before-seen photos dating from 1861 to 1955. The book also includes Indian lore, stories of the settlers, historical first events, the coming of the railroads, Gladstone's big war, and the great Chautauqua. Did you know that Isadora Duncan danced on the streets of Gladstone? Also featured are anecdotes of Gladstone’s famous visitors, local heroes, residents, and the notorious Gladstone Roadhouse! "Images of America - Gladstone" retails for $21.99 and is available from the Gladstone Historical Society. For more information on how to pre-order or purchase this book, click here.
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Cover photo: In 1893, Miss Mary Howell is shown riding one of the
first bicycles in Gladstone. This path runs along the northern bank of the Clackamas River. To the left and hidden in the bushes is the first and newly built trolley (interurban) bridge. |
Items for archives!
Let us preserve your memories of Gladstone as part of our city's history. Photos, documents, letters, diaries, and all items directly related to the history of or life in Gladstone, OR are welcomed. For more information on making a donation:
Banner Photo: In 1861, men and boys pose in front of the agriculture buildings that were hastily erected for the first Oregon State Fair.
The event was held along the Clackamas River, in west Gladstone, on four acres of the Jacob and Peter Rinearson land claim.
The event was held along the Clackamas River, in west Gladstone, on four acres of the Jacob and Peter Rinearson land claim.
