Join us for a private tour - Our docent will be Etta Hepner
New exhibits and a new look!
For members only
September 13, 2025
12:00pm
202 Humbolt St.
Bingen, Washington
"The
Gorge Heritage Museum is housed in the former Bingen Congregational
Church, which was dedicated in May, 1912. The Museum was established as a
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1984 by the West Klickitat County
Historical Society to promote interest in the legacy passed to us by the
native people and the immigrants who settled and traded in the
mountainous river valleys and along the Columbia River.
We
invite you to come see the many fine exhibits of tools, furnishings,
clothes, photos, etc. the Gorge Heritage Museum has from the past. The
Museum exhibits will acquaint you with pioneer clothing, house-hold
items, logging and farming tools, medical and surgical equipment. Also
included are historical documents, newspapers, and Native American
artifacts and crafts. The displays and exhibits have been donated by the
families of the pioneers and collectors of history. Donations of
historic materials are always welcome at the Gorge Heritage Museum." ~ GHM
October
National Family History Month
The major trails from the Midwest to the west will be covered in this session. The principal routes will include the Oregon and California Trails, the Mormon migration, the Santa Fe Trail, and more. These were the OVERLAND RIVERS which helped populate the West
Steven Waltz Morrison, MPA was an adjunct faculty for seven years, & the past president of both the Puget Sound APG Chapter, and the Olympia Genealogical Society.
He’s presented to all the genealogical societies across Western Washington. In 2022 he spoke at the NGS conference, and has presented to international audiences in Canada and Ireland - three times.
In 2026, Steven will co-coordinate the first genealogical institute course focusing on the five Northwest States: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, & Wyoming. It will be presented by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in February to May of 2026, as an online course. Twenty-three topics, with twelve instructors – Research in the US Northwest. Plan to attend.
Registration : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lqLxbKpPS9Gx_w2obiCh9Q
November
National American Native Heritage Month
Presenter is Georga Foster
Edward S. Curtis, a renowned American photographer and
ethnologist, dedicated over three decades of his life to documenting the
cultures, traditions, and daily lives of Native American tribes through his
monumental work, The North American Indian. Beginning in the late 19th century,
Curtis captured over 40,000 photographs and extensive ethnographic records of
more than 80 tribes, creating an unparalleled visual and cultural archive that
preserves the heritage of Indigenous peoples facing rapid cultural change. His
work, characterized by its artistic sensitivity and anthropological depth,
remains a vital resource for understanding Native American history and
identity. The Curtis Legacy Foundation, established to honor and extend
Curtis’s mission, promotes the preservation, study, and appreciation of his
photographic and ethnographic contributions, ensuring that his legacy continues
to educate and inspire future generations about the rich diversity of Native
American cultures.
This presentation covers stories of Curtis's life including his travels to the Columbia Gorge and The Dalles area and the Curtis Legacy Foundation, John and Coleen Graybill, for which we are grateful for their contributions to today's program.
Registration : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wzVqQzTrSfiIPagjRkHmwg
