Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society: Covid

It was our hope to present our meetings and program in person in September unfortunately, a turn in the Covid and area bridge maintenance has put us back to online meetings and programs. We know this is disappointing but for the safety of our members and guests we deem it necessary. The Dalles Bridge work through the winter will have a great impact with our Washington members and given the upsurge in the Covid virus we feel we have made the right decision. We will be meeting on line starting September 11, 2021 with a historical and genealogical overview of John S. Woodruff, the hermit of the cave. Mr. Woodruff was a historical figure in the Dalles and his life and family will be presented by Georga Foster.

The online program will begin at 11:00 am. Instructions and invites to follow.

Please check our blog page for schedules and announcements.

2026 Programs and Events

January 10 - Social History and Your Genealogical Research
Febuary- All Saturdays of the month- Original Wasco County Courthouse History Forums
March 14- Kenneth R. Marks - How to Develop Critical Online Newspaper Research Skills
April 11 - Ft. Dalles Tour
May - IOOF Photo Requests
June 5 - Membership Luncheon
Summer Break- July and August
September 19- Brian Rhinehart-Navigating the Records From The War of 1812
Oct. 17 - National Family History Month - Sanctuaries of the Mind - Little Lula

Pioneers of The West

Header Photo: Helen Lundeberg created this painting while employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program that employed artists during the Great Depression. Like other WPA artists, Lundeberg depicted a hopeful view of the United States during a time of turmoil and uncertainty by showing a dreamlike image of western expansion. The group of pioneers, with their backs to the viewer, follows an ox-drawn wagon into a valley. The monumental figures appear strong and assured in their forward progress. Rising mountains melt into the sun. Lundeberg's style of mixing fantastic images with reality is evident in the background: The pink, rolling mountains blend into the orange, pink, and bluish haze of the sky; it is difficult to determine where the mountains end and the sky begins. The careful use of space and dreamlike elements in Pioneers of the West is representative of Lundeberg's postsurrealist style. This movement, derived from surrealism, purposely combined fantasy with reality and was predominantly found on the West Coast. (Helen Lundeberg, Pioneers of the West, 1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.8.27) GSA: Information and images created or owned by the GSA unless otherwise indicated, are considered in the public domain. They may be distributed or copied as permitted by applicable law.

A Step Back

In person meetings and programs resume in September!