Gresham History Week

Schedule is subject to change. Please check this page as event approaches.

Programs will include a city-wide scavenger hunt, live music, street fairs, interactive living history performances, arts demonstrations, history talks, a trivia night/historical costume competition, tours (guided and self-guided), exhibits, and much more.

History Week holds opportunities for people of all ages to have fun, learn, and connect with the community!

A series of mini-exhibits will be available in public venues around town.

Team up with friends and family to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt! Your team will hunt for historic sites and accomplish tasks, uncovering Gresham's past in the process. Prizes are in store for the winners...

Traditional artisans demonstrate their skills at this day-long event, which will close History Week. Explore artist booths and traveling exhibits from local arts and cultural organizations. At this event you'll get to experience how arts connect us with those who came before.

Traditional artisans demonstrate their skills at this day-long event, which will close History Week. Explore artist booths and traveling exhibits from local arts and cultural organizations. At this event you'll get to experience how arts connect us with those who came before.

Learn about the history of transportation, power, and water on this 6-mile loop. The terrain is mostly flat, and the route follows the Springwater, Fairview, and Wy'East Trails - all former railways.

Teens and young adults are invited to test their history knowledge. The pizza is free, but you'll have to work for the prizes. Best historical costume wins a History Week t-shirt!

Hear from local elected officials in this youth town hall, and learn why and how to participate in our democracy! This event is free and open to everyone, but geared towards people aged 18-29.

On Third Thursday, Downtown Gresham becomes a carnival reminiscent of the old Multnomah County Fair - a Gresham tradition from 1907 to 1969. With artist booths, carnival games, and a history talk by our own Anne Endicott, this will be an evening to remember.

This annual festival takes place at Vance Park, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. and bringing the community of Rockwood together. Organized by Play Grow Learn, LLC.

Meet important people from Gresham's past - a Prohibition-skirting saloon keeper, a one-armed teacher, a colorful postmistress, and others - and learn their stories. These historic figures will be out and about in Downtown Gresham, but if you find them all, you'll earn a prize. This event is free and kid-friendly.

How much do you know about the Northwest Neighborhood, one of Gresham's oldest districts? Starting at Bella Vista Park, this tour will take you to the neighborhood's most historic homes. Presented in collaboration with the City of Gresham planning department.

Sponsors at all levels will get a logo on the back of our History Week t-shirt, flyers and/or giveaways in our scavenger hunt swag bags, acknowledgement at in-person events, and an invitation to the opening reception on 6/12. At Bronze and above, you'll also get a 1-year Business Plus membership to the Gresham Historical Society, which comes with a logo in our quarterly newsletter and member benefits for two employees.

Branding on all print advertising, including banners; speaker opportunities at the opening reception and Civic Night; a table at Third Thursday and Arts & Culture Day; a dedicated Scavenger Hunt task; announcement in press release; and social media shout-outs.

Be a headline sponsor for the Scavenger Hunt, Arts & Culture Fair, Living History Day, or Civic Night. Includes your logo newspaper ads, posters, and flyers; branding on signage at in-person events; a table at Third Thursday and Arts & Culture Fair; and social media shout-outs.

Be a headline sponsor for a biking or walking tour, Trivia Night, or a history talk. Includes your logo on signage at in-person events; social media shout-outs.

Includes your logo on signage at tours and history talks. Social media shout-out grouped with other Program sponsors.

Social media shout-out grouped with other Supporting sponsors; 1-year Business membership to the Gresham Historical Society.

Sign up online, or Contact Us with your desired sponsor level to receive an invoice.

Benefits are negotiable, and we'd love to work with your needs! Let us know you're interested in a benefit you don't see on this list.