The Troutdale Historical Society's mission is to gather, preserve and make available material relating to the history of the community of Troutdale, the Sandy River, the Columbia River Gorge and nearby areas. We are committed to the stimulation of interest in, and knowledge of, the locality's past.

Learn more about us here.

Mark your calendar!

Troutdale Historical Society wishes to invite the public to a Salmon Bake on August 15, 2009. There will be authentic Native American cooked Salmon and fry bread. Historical society members, Bob & jean Ice, will be hosting the event at their home on the shore of the Sandy River. There event includes tribal dancing by the Quartz Creek Drum and Dance Group after dinner.

Tickets are $50 per person, half of that is tax deductible. There will be only 150 tickets sold for the event. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis.

 The Quart Creek Drum and Dance Group is a Native American family group of the Warm Springs Tribe. While maintaining their culture and traditional heritage, the family group provides a sharing and education of this culture to the best suited needs of each contracted event.  The group provides the entertainment, as well as education of their culture, from historical legends/stories/dance to the popular contemporary dance.

 This group has become well-known in the Northwest, providing  quality education and entertainment opportunities and sharing that has them contracted for several annual and prestigious events.  In the recent past, this group has provided the half-time performance of the Blazers game on Native American Day.  A few of the dancers have been on tour throughout the U.S., while others have gone overseas to share.

For more information or to register for the Salmon Bake, please call Troutdale Historical Society at 503-661-2164. Checks may be mailed to Troutdale Historical Society 104 SE Kibling St. Troutdale, OR 97060

What Went By...

The Troutdale Historical Society opened a new exhibit at the Barn Museum on October 2, 2007. The new exhibit is called “What Went By.”

The exhibit, located at 732 E Historic Columbia River Highway in Troutdale, which focuses on Troutdale’s 100 year history, will open on Troutdale’s actual 100th birthday.

The majority of the exhibit will be composed of vintage photos illustrating the influences the Columbia and Sandy rivers, the Historic Columbia River Highway, the airport, and the railroad had on Troutdale’s growth through the century.