Events

Showing History Events during Nov. 28, 2023–Nov. 26, 2024

Tours

St. Johns History Tours by Slabtown Tours
Ongoing

St. Johns History Tours by Slabtown Tours

2 Strokes Coffee $20

St. Johns is a neighborhood with small-town charm in Portland, Oregon, located in North Portland on the tip of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Willamette River and the Columbia River. Many structures from the days when the neighborhood was an incorporated city are still standing. The community is known for its amazing...

Guided Tour, History
Waterfalls and Wonder tour
Ongoing

Waterfalls and Wonder tour

Director Park $69

In this 3-hour sightseeing tour, travel a historic highway — an engineering marvel — and view spectacular sights along the astounding Columbia River Gorge; visit the famous Vista House and fascinating Women's Forum Park; feel the spray of majestic Northwest waterfalls, Latourell and Multnomah. Your tour guide will share stories and insights on this beautiful...

Guided Tour, History
City of Roses Tour
Ongoing

City of Roses Tour

Various Locations $59

In this 3-hour sightseeing tour, we will explore some of Portland's most iconic sites, including the picturesque International Rose Test Garden, the Pearl District, the historic Pittock Mansion, the cultural district, the government district, Mt. Tabor, and more. Cross the oldest truss bridge in operation in America. Your tour guide will share stories and insights...

Guided Tour, History
Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Ongoing

Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Various location $149

In this 7-hour sightseeing tour, travel in cozy comfort through idyllic Willamette Valley with its quaint villages and rolling landscape. Your tour guide will share history and insights on Oregon and the wine industry. Stop at some unique boutique wineries, plus local specialty shops. Lunch is included. Wine tastings can be purchased at each winery...

Guided Tour, History, Wine
City of Inspiration: A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland
Ongoing

City of Inspiration: A Walking Tour of Downtown Portland

Pioneer Courthouse Square $29

Explore downtown Portland, and learn about the history and culture of one of this country's most talked about cities. During the ~1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk, you will experience famous historical sites, vibrant public squares, hilarious trivia, hidden artwork, innovative parks, magical city-planning concepts, the tiniest park in America, and more. Pick up in front of...

Guided Tour, Outdoors, History
BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour
Ongoing

BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub $39

Uncover Portland’s dark side on this spine-tingling walking pub tour. In the early 1900s, unsuspecting sailors were often ruthlessly abducted and whisked away through the notorious Shanghai Tunnels. Tour guides will tell you how notorious criminals kidnapped thousands of people and why their ghosts still haunt Portland today. This is Portland’s longest-running ghost tour with...

Guided Tour, Beer, History
Weird Portland Pub Tour
Ongoing

Weird Portland Pub Tour

Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery $25 - $30

Experience the eccentricity of Portland, Oregon and visit one of its quirkiest neighborhoods on this walking pub tour. This tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of the city, including stories of UFO sightings, Bigfoot sightings, exploding whales, wacky bike rides, strange locals, hijackings, hipsters, artists, and...

Beer, Guided Tour, History

Exhibitions

Editor's Pick
 A Pittock Mansion Christmas
Nov. 19, 2023–Jan. 4, 2024

A Pittock Mansion Christmas

Pittock Mansion $12.50 - $16.50

Pittock Mansion transforms into a Winter Wonderland for this year’s Christmas display. Experience this beloved Portland tradition and celebrate the season with the festive and fantastical displays created by volunteer decorators. A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Winter Wonderland will be on view November 19, 2023, through January 4, 2024, at Pittock Mansion (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day...

Art & Design, Exhibition, History
A Sense of Place: the Art of George Tsutakawa
Sept. 7–Dec. 31, 2023

A Sense of Place: the Art of George Tsutakawa

Japanese American Museum of Oregon $-0 - $8

The Japanese American Museum of Oregon presents A Sense of Place: The Art of George Tsutakawa, a career-spanning exhibition of the influential Seattle artist’s paintings, sculptures, and fountain designs. Inspired by his life in the Pacific Northwest and his Japanese heritage, Tsutakawa (1910-1997) was fascinated with the natural forms and aesthetics he encountered in both...

Art & Design, Exhibition, Cultural Communities, History

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