Migration Trails - 19th Century
As Oregonians, we tend to focus on our namesake trail, the Oregon Trail, which for most part was the prominent travel route of the pioneer families who settled in our state beginning in the late 1830’s and peaking in the late 1850’s with the gold rush era. Other routes were just as important to the migration and expansion of the west. Together, they shaped the economic, political, and cultural landscape and left lasting legacies in the nation’s history.
The promise of new opportunities, fertile lands, and boundless adventure spurred thousands of pioneers to embark on daring journeys along the seven iconic westward trails to the American West. The Santa Fe Trail’s bustling trade routes, and the Old Spanish Trail were more than mere pathways—they were lifelines of hope, ambition, and resilience. This presentation explores the historical significance, unique challenges, and enduring legacies of the Oregon, California, Mormon, Santa Fe, Old Spanish, Bozeman, and Pony Express trails, revealing how they shaped the nation’s expansion and the lives of those who dared to traverse them.
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Join us for an hour with Steven W. Morrison, prominent northwest historian, lecturer and professional genealogist exploring the seven trails to the west.
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