Sadako & Paper Cranes: Through Our Eyes
This exhibit opens during our Dedication of the Rotary Club Peace Pole event at the Hood River History Museum September 27, 2025 at 1pm.
“Cultivate peace in your heart and you will see the results in the world.”
Nuestras Raíces (Our Roots) Latino History Exhibit
The History Museum of Hood River County, in collaboration with consultant Juan Reyes and artist Michelle Yamamoto, is pleased to share the newest addition to the museum’s permanent collection, Nuestras Raíces (Our Roots) Latino history exhibit.
The Nuestras Raíces exhibit shares the history and culture of Mexican immigrants who settled in the Hood River Valley. The exhibit includes the stories of immigrants and their children and grandchildren, sharing the impact and changes they are making in the community and how they were inspired by their roots. The exhibit will be in Spanish, with English translation available.
Embrace The Wind
The new water sports installation is waiting for you to explore. See one of the first prototypes of windsurfing, the “Darby board,” designed by Newman Darby. Not many people have seen this, as only two are known to be fully intact, one at the Smithsonian and one right here at The History Museum of Hood River County. Spread the word and enjoy the history.
The Pursuit of Happiness – Oregon 250
A digital exhibition featuring photographs taken by acclaimed photographer Peter Marbach. This is a state-wide celebration along with the History Museum of Hood River County participating with its own Exhibit. This collection captures the heart of festivals, events, and celebrations that bring communities together across the state. From iconic gatherings to intimate local traditions, these images showcase the joy, creativity, and connection that make Oregon’s cultural life so unique. Join us in celebrating the moments that unite and inspire us all. 
Not just something with which to keep warm, quilts hold many meanings: community collaborations, keepsakes of special events or people, individual expressions of art, and more. One Of A Kind: Historic Quilts from The History Museum, explores these themes by taking a closer look at unique quilts from their collection. Visitors can admire the incredibly fine details of each quilt and discover the backstory that adds to the richness of these treasured heirlooms.
A Century of Wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks
On exhibition at The History Museum of Hood River County, July 6-September 30
In celebration of the centennial of the state parks system in 2022, the Oregon Historical Society commissioned photographer Peter Marbach to capture the beauty and geographic diversity of these spaces, some quiet and some bustling with visitors. From Vista House in the Columbia River Gorge to the crashing waves at Shore Acres State Park to climbers ascending a wall at Smith Rock State Park, this exhibition highlights numerous ways that the Oregon State Parks system has preserved natural and historic sites for Oregonians and visitors to appreciate for many years to come. The 60 images Marbach captured for this project, a portion of which are on display in this traveling exhibition, have also been added to the Oregon Historical Society’s permanent collection, furthering future understanding of the past by documenting the present.
Not Just A Footnote: Women Who Shaped Hood River History
Teachers. Nurses. Artists. Entrepreneurs. Historians. Activists. Community Builders. Women in Hood River County have played an integral role in the foundation and growth of our society. However, they receive little acknowledgement, often relegated to a footnote in history books. Only 103 years ago, women had to fight for the basic right to vote. Much has changed since then, and today women in our society are on more equal ground with men. But the stories of their determination, ingenuity, self-sacrifice, and commitment to bettering their communities for the future, deserve a spotlight. This exhibition tells the stories of a few of the many remarkable women from our area. As you encounter these trailblazers, we encourage you to think of the amazing women in your lives and community. The women in this exhibition and countless others paved the way for them.
A Long Road To Travel
Second generation Japanese American (Nisei) soldiers played a pivotal role in supporting the U.S. war effort during World War II. A Long Road to Travel focuses on the long trek that these soldiers traveled to serve their country, overcome prejudice at home, and achieve recognition for their heroism. Expanding on the Oregon Historical Society traveling exhibition What if Heroes Were Not Welcome Home, this exhibition will explore these important stories and encourage questioning of ourselves and others.
Created in partnership with:
The Exquisite Gorge Project II
Laundry
Check out the final chapter of our three-part exhibition
Cheers! From Teetotalers to Tasting Rooms
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Oregon Voices
Oregon Voices
“Oregon is an inspiration. Whether you come to it, or are born to it, you become entranced by our state’s beauty, the opportunity she affords, and the independent spirit
of her citizens.”
Governor Tom McCall, 1973
OREGON VOICES examines some of the important people, events, and ideas that have shaped the state in the modern era, from the end of World War II to the present. It features the people of Oregon, from Native Americans, who have lived here since time immemorial, to recent arrivals. It looks at Oregonians who have fought for and against social change. And it explores the land—how people have used it and how they have worked to save it.
Oregon Voices traveling exhibition is provided by the Oregon Historical Society.
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