The semiquincentennial marks the beginning of our nation. The Columbia River Maritime Museum is looking at the mouth of the Columbia’s own beginnings by highlighting several significant vessels and how they have changed over time. Celebrate National Maritime Day on a guided tour through the exhibits with a focus on the historic vessels on display. […]
Celebrate Flag Day on June 14 at the Columbia River Maritime Museum with a fun, all-ages scavenger hunt! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and pencil from the Ford Room, then explore the exhibitions to find four historically significant flags representing the years 1776, 1859, 1890, and 1949. Find them all and claim your prize. […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on July 3, 2026, as educator Julia Triezenberg discusses the history of Columbia River canneries, their impact on coastal communities, and the legacy they leave behind. The first cannery on the Columbia River was established by brothers William and George Hume and their partner, Andrew Hapgood, in 1866. Less than […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on August 7 for an educational talk exploring the origins of the U.S. Coast Guard. Before the Coast Guard, there was the Revenue Cutter Service, a federal agency created in 1790 to assist with tax collection. From its roots in 1790, a modern U.S. Coast Guard would later be […]
Join the Columbia River Maritime Museum on August 25 for an illustrated talk by author Will Sofrin on USCG Cutter Eagle and the legacy of the Coast Guard’s flagship. Sofrin traces Eagle’s origins in Nazi Germany, its postwar transfer to the United States, and its enduring role as America’s sail training ship. Drawing on archival […]
