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54th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park late July and early August

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Vintage John Deere tractor (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time to watch vintage machinery in operation and learn about those original innovations at the 54th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Activities include traditional tractor pulls, threshing, flour milling, steam sawmilling, fire apparatus demos, and train and trolley rides. … Continue reading 54th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park late July and early August

Clamshell Railroad Days in Ilwaco July 20-21

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Image by G.C. from Pixabay On Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, Clamshell Railroad Days returns to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to celebrate model trains and local train history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., view model train layouts from regional model railroad clubs. The Cascade Z Modelers, Mt. Rainier N Scale Club, Longview, Kelso … Continue reading Clamshell Railroad Days in Ilwaco July 20-21

Free admission at the American Writers Museum February 18 and 19

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Image by Лариса Мозговая from Pixabay The American Writers Museum in Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with a range of activities for its Family Free Weekend Sunday and Monday, February 18-19. Take a 15-minute tour through the museum to learn about the legacy and impact of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and other Black writers. Continue … Continue reading Free admission at the American Writers Museum February 18 and 19

Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum begin January 4

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Banners at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Starting January 4, admission will be free for the first Thursday of every month at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon. Support for this event is made possible through the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program. Although admission is free, … Continue reading Free First Thursdays at Portland Art Museum begin January 4

Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum hosting free walking tours in Winnipeg

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Photo by JP Media Works, courtesy of Travel Manitoba The Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum is hosting two free walking tours this summer filled with fascinating stories about the indigineous people and settlers in the Winnipeg area. The tours started on Wednesday, June 30, and ends on Saturday, August 28. Both tours last an hour … Continue reading Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum hosting free walking tours in Winnipeg

The Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park

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Vintage John Deere tractor (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time to watch vintage machinery in operation and learn about those original innovations at the 50th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Activities include traditional tractor pulls, threshing, flour milling, steam sawmilling, fire appartus demos, and train and trolley rides. … Continue reading The Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park

Forced to Flee art quilt exhibition opens July 3 at the Hjemkomst Center

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See the stories of people who were forced to escape from their homes for their safety and survival in beautiful quilts that will be on display at the Hjemkomst Center starting Saturday, July 3. These quilts tell the stories of people's journeys caused by political repression, war, genocide, natural disasters, famne, and other human rights … Continue reading Forced to Flee art quilt exhibition opens July 3 at the Hjemkomst Center

Craft & Brew Fest June 5 on Staten Island

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The Alice Austen House Museum and Flagship Brewery are relaunching Comfort Home, a hibiscus-infused Pilsner named after photographer Alice Austen's family home on the north end of Staten Island, to celebrate Pride Month. The celebration also commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Alice Austen House receiving its LGBTQ+ historic site designation. The celebration, which will … Continue reading Craft & Brew Fest June 5 on Staten Island

McAllister Museum of Aviation reopens in Yakima

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Photo credit: McAllister Museum of Aviation in Yakima, Washington After a closure because of the COVID pandemic, the McAllister Museum of Aviation and gift shop are now open again. The museum's hours are Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., according to an email I received from Yakima Valley Tourism this week. Private tours are available for anyone … Continue reading McAllister Museum of Aviation reopens in Yakima