Online Highways Home > Oregon > Cascade Locks

Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Open May through September - Appointments Available

Search Cascade Locks Oregon

WELCOME TO CASCADE LOCKS MUSEUM - Born of united community dedication in 1969 and managed by a city appointed seven-member commission. Cascade Locks takes genuine pride in the presentation of a precious piece of history preserved for your enjoyment and that of future generations.

Featuring the history of the Bridge of the Gods, early river navigation, and development of the portage and locks around the Cascade rapids.

Construction of the Government Locks and Canal around the rapids began in 1878, continuing for 20 years until the unique, water-powered locks and canal were finished.

The museum is the home of the Oregon Pony, the first steam locomotive used in Oregon Territory and the first to be built on the Pacific Coast . 1 NW Portage Road near Port Marina Park in Cascade Locks.

The Museum features photos, information and artifacts on:

  • Rapids
  • Steamboats
  • Locks
  • Railroads
  • Portage Road
  • Logging
  • Sawmills
  • Schools
  • Fishwheels
  • Indians
  • Tools
  • And much more!

This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Oregon.

Open May-September.

Location: #1 Portage Road, Cascade Locks Oregon 97014 Telephone 541-374-8535

Other History nearby:
(Portland) American Advertising Museum
(Carver) Baker Cabin
(Oregon City) Barclay House
(Washougal) Camas-Washougal Historical Soc. Museum
(Canby) Canby Depot Museum
(Cascade Locks) Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.

01/08 Coming to The Cascade Locks area
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
4th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering Astoria OR May30-June2 You'll hear guitars, ukeleles, banjos, and fiddles playing their tunes at the tenor guitar gathering.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.