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End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center

Name: End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center
Address: 1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, US
Telephone: +15036579336
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center

Located at the official End of the Oregon Trail in Oregon City, OR. Children 3 and under are free, as well as active military personnel (with ID).
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Historic Oregon City is a 501c3 nonprofit at the official End of the Oregon Trail in historic Oregon City. The End of the Oregon Trail Visitor & Interpretive Center is located on land that had been lived on and cultivated by numerous Indigenous communities since time immemorial, prior to their removal to the Grand Ronde Reservation in 1855, and we recognize their continued connection to this place

. The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopened in July 2022 with a new film, produced in collaboration with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde community, called "Oregon's First People." The Interpretive Center contains exhibits that detail the lives of people and communities who traveled or were affected by the Oregon Trail. Admission & Pricing:

$17/adults, $15/seniors, $15/youth (ages 13-18), $13 children (ages 4-17). Guests need to check-in at the Visitor Center for tickets, and last admission to the Interpretive Center is at 3:30 daily. Remember, all brochures and travel assistance offered at the Visitor Center is free! Before and/or after you visit the Interpretive Center, please enjoy our Visitor Center lounge where you can choose from our great selection of local products and snacks, as well as goods made by our interpreters. Our mission is to "preserve the heritage, educate the public, and interpret the history of the Oregon Trail, Clackamas County and Oregon City, the western terminus of the Oregon Trail." HOC develops and manages programs offered at the Visitor Center and continues to develop educational services for schools and groups in Oregon.

08/01/2024

Time for the next Concert in the Park and look at this AMAZING deck! So many thanks to the City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation for this stellar and fast work!

Come enjoy Taken By The Sky with this perfect new deck.

07/09/2024

Please pardon our dust while the Terrace gets a makeover. This area will be closed briefly but the rest of the Center is open (with AC!)

And Please join us in thanking the Oregon City - City Hall folks on site for the next week. They work so hard to make this city safe and beautiful. We appreciate them more than words can express.

07/04/2024

We have such a wonderful community!

Did you know that Rob Hill has a weather camera hosted on-site?

It updates about every minute and is a great way to scout seats for tonight’s festivities.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th!

The City has a wonderful show in store this evening and We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Visitors center will be open today until 5pm for the concert early birds. (Last admission to the interpretive center remains 3pm).

Reminder: City facilities are closed today in observance of Independence Day. We hope we’ll see you at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center this evening for our first free concert in the park of the season starting at 6:30, followed by a SPECTACULAR laser light show. Here’s a little sneak preview from the rehearsal last night.

07/03/2024

Many people know the wagon bonnets were damaged in a windstorm about 20 years ago. But do you remember where they went? They protected a butterfly habitat in Honduras. We hope to connect with Mercy Corps to find out how long they lasted and maybe find some photos of them to add to our exhibits.

*image - newspaper article about the bonnet donation: In ripped tarp, a refuge.

07/02/2024

Have you noticed a flurry of activity lately?

We’re excited to be working on a couple new things and a couple old. Today, we found the original building plans in the old administrative suite.

Do you remember our opening in the 1990s? We would love to hear your memories of the event!

*image - design plans from April 1996 of the End of the Trail site.

04/10/2024

01/17/2024

We will be closed today, Wed. Jan. 17th due to weather.
If you were looking forward to a visit, make sure to check out our selection of video programs available on our website!
https://historicoregoncity.org/historic-oregon-city-videos/

Here's one to get you started! (Price is $10.00)

We are pleased to present the following video productions. These 30-minute videos offer the opportunity to join Bethany Nemec, End of the Oregon Trail Interpreter, presenting Oregon Trail history talks. The stories offer an entertaining and educational opportunity you can experience from home! Both....

01/12/2024

Come out today and watch a live demonstration of wool spinning! Happening all day, so come check us out!

01/05/2024

It’s Bison Fact Friday!
Did you know that plains bison like our friend Hank once roamed wild in Oregon? The range of the plains bison used to extend from Canada all the way to the Mississippi River! Come visit the End of the Oregon Trail and get your own selfie with Hank!

01/04/2024

Check out the latest fit at the End of the Oregon Trail Visitors Center!
Open Monday- Saturdays 9-5 and Sundays 10-5.

01/03/2024

Have you made it to the End of the Oregon Trail? If not, stop by and take your selfie showing all your friends that you survived the Oregon Trail! Don't forget to tag us in your post!

01/02/2024

Have you checked out our latest Exhibit? Focused on experiences of Early Jewish Settlers in Oregon. This exhibit highlights the importance of Jewish merchants on Oregon’s economic development.

01/01/2024

Monday January 1st

Happy New Year!!!! We will be closed today to celebrate the New Year. Hope everyone is ready for an exciting new year at the End of the Oregon Trail. See you soon!
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12/31/2023

Welcome in the New Year with a Historic Oregon City Calendar. We are open 10-5 today, come by and pick one up today! Made by a local Oregon City Artist and featuring all of your favorite sites throughout Oregon’s oldest city!

We will be closed tomorrow New Year’s Day.
We will be back Tuesday regular hours 9-5.

12/27/2023

Winter is here, and that means it’s cozy candle time! Come visit us and make your very own candle, along with a lot of other fun activities!

Prices and Hours of Operation available here:
www.historicoregoncity.org

12/26/2023

We are open today, and just in time for you to get a gift that keeps on giving for next year! Come pick up an annual pass for next year!

12/23/2023

We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!

12/23/2023

Spread the word Come visit Santa Claus and Hank today!

12/21/2023

We're Open through Saturday!!! 9am-5pm!!
Christmas Gift Ideas in the shop! Fun activities for the whole family in the Interpretive Center!

12/18/2023

Just in time for Christmas! Local-made 2023 End of the Oregon Trail Christmas Ornaments are now in stock!

11/19/2023

The first sleigh is in place at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center for Oregon City’s "Heritage Holidays". See more examples of vintage sleighs on Saturday December 2nd at Baker Cabin, Holmes House, Ermatinger House, Stevens-Crawford House, McLoughlin House and in Liberty Plaza in downtown Oregon City for the tree lighting.

09/16/2023

We are open this weekend! Stop by and check us out!

09/08/2023

We will be closed this weekend Saturday, Sept. 9th, and Sunday, Sept. 10th, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/25/2023

We will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, August 26th, and Sunday, August 27th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/16/2023

First Concert in the Park was a hit!!

07/14/2023

We will be closed on Sunday, July 16th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/14/2023

Do you love history? Do you love working with people? We are hiring in both our historical interpreters and retail/visitor services and would love to have you join our team! Contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Address

1726 Washington Street
Oregon City, OR
97045

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15036579336

Website

http://www.historicoregoncity.org/

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Videos

We are excited to have Heartstrings performing for all guests in the Visitor Center until 3:30 today. Come stop by and listen the live music while you enjoy any of our complimentary seasonal crafts or snacks!