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Repairs from the fire are taking longer than we originally anticipated. We regretfully announce that all events we planned for September have been postponed until next year. This includes our program remembering our East County Japanese American neighbors who were sent to Minidoka internment camp and farm labor camps during WWII. We look forward to […]

Christmas at the Museum Gingerbread House Contest

Saturday, November 27th – December 19th Entries for the 2021 Christmas at the Museum Gingerbread House Contest are now being accepted! ENTER HERE. Gingerbread enthusiasts are encouraged to enter the Competition and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionery creations with a chance to win cash, prizes, and, of course, bragging rights.  

Image of poster with abstract plant images and text reading "Gresham Historical Society & Museum's Spring Plant Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 2022, 8am to 4pm, Plants in the parking lot on 4th St. East of Main Ave. Hanging Flower Pots, Flower Pots, Herbs, Annuals, Perennials, House Plants"

Spring Plant Sale 2022

Gresham Historical Museum 410 N Main Avenue, Gresham, OR, United States

Mark your calendars! The Gresham Historical Society is hosting a plant sale on the day before Mother's Day in our parking lot at 4th and Main. This sale will include hanging baskets, flower pots, herbs, annuals, perennials, and house plants - all within easy walking distance of the Gresham Farmer's Market. Your purchases will support […]

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History Lecture: Minidoka

Metro East Web Academy 50 NW 5th St, Gresham, OR, United States

Minidoka: 80 Years of Unspoken Memories Discover the experiences of East Multnomah County residents of Japanese ancestry during World War II, presented by local historian Gwenda McCall. Eighty years ago, eight hundred twenty-nine residents of East Multnomah County were rounded up and moved to Minidoka internment camp “for their own protection”. Two thirds were American […]

Free

Historic Cemeteries Tour

Many decades of history are contained within the three cemeteries of Downtown Gresham. Join us for a free walking tour to learn some surprising facts about early Gresham and its residents. This free walking tour covers the Gresham Pioneer, White Birch, and Escobar cemeteries, all of which are located along the Springwater Trail straddling Walters […]

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DIY Tie-Dye Fundraiser

Gresham Historical Museum 410 N Main Avenue, Gresham, OR, United States

This July, add some color to your life with custom tie dye! Coinciding with the Gresham Arts Festival, the Gresham Historical Society will host an all-day, outdoor tie dye workshop for all ages.  Buy one of our t-shirts or bring your own (100% cotton) garments to dye.  No experience?  No problem!  Our volunteers will help […]

$15
Monochrome image of an electric trolley with four cars filled with people who are leaning out the windows. All are dressed in dresses and suits. Some are standing alongside the train, which is stopped in a forested area.

2022 Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation

Gresham Historical Museum 410 N Main Avenue, Gresham, OR, United States

Join us in July to learn about the past year’s happenings and to find out what the next year has in store. This gathering is also a celebration of our incredible volunteers, whose hard work has kept the museum running through historic challenges. This event is open to current Gresham Historical Society members and volunteers. […]