EDU Talk: Canneries and the American Dream

Name: EDU Talk: Canneries and the American Dream
Start: 2026-07-03T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-03T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Columbia River Maritime Museum

Date:: Friday, July 3
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:: $18

Organizer:: Columbia River Maritime Museum
Phone: (503) 741-7056

Location:: Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, 97103 + Google Map
Phone:: 503-325-2323

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 20 years later, there were 55 canneries along the Columbia. The Pacific salmon fishery was one of the most valuable in the world; in 1883, the canneries packed more than 30 million cans of salmon. This event is included in regular museum admission.

Event Accessibility:

Wheelchair-accessible venue
Accessible parking
Service animals welcome
Sensory-friendly accommodations
Live Captioning