As our nation approaches the Semi-Quincentennial - America 250, we reflect on the founding of the United States
and the many stories that shaped its beginning.
At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, our Education Crew is focusing on the mouth of the Columbia River - exploring this region’s beginnings long before Oregon and Washington became states. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples lived and thrived along the river, shaping the cultural and maritime foundations of the Pacific Northwest.
Join us March - August, 2026, for this special programming:
and the many stories that shaped its beginning.
At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, our Education Crew is focusing on the mouth of the Columbia River - exploring this region’s beginnings long before Oregon and Washington became states. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples lived and thrived along the river, shaping the cultural and maritime foundations of the Pacific Northwest.
Join us March - August, 2026, for this special programming:
March 26 & 31 and April 7, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
EDU Lab: Feel the Fur Trade
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
Join the education crew with a tactile exploration of the Fur Trade.
Learn about Indigenous trade networks, impacts on the animal populations,
and why the fur trade is strongly linked to Astoria’s roots.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
EDU Lab: Feel the Fur Trade
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
Join the education crew with a tactile exploration of the Fur Trade.
Learn about Indigenous trade networks, impacts on the animal populations,
and why the fur trade is strongly linked to Astoria’s roots.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
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May 22, 11:00AM Historic Vessels Guided Museum Tour Meet at Shipwreck Map, Main Museum Lobby Celebrate National Maritime Day on a guided tour through the exhibits with a focus on the historic vessels on display. Pre-register for Historic Vessel Tour online or see if there is space upon arrival. Tour starts at 11 AM and runs for approximately 45 minutes. Tour is included with Museum Admission, is offered in spoken English and is capped at 20 people. |
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June 14, 9:30AM - 5:00PM Flag Day Scavenger Hunt Ford Room, Main Museum Building All day long on Flag Day, pick up a scavenger hunt and pencil from the Ford Room then check off each flag you find will exploring the exhibits. Once you find all the flags, return to the Ford Room and take a prize! Included with Museum Admission - no registration required |
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July 3, 11:05AM & 11:35AM
EDU Talk: Canneries and the American Dream
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
The first cannery on the Columbia River was established by brothers William and George Hume
and their partner, Andrew Hapgood, in 1866. Less than twenty years later, there were 55 canneries along the Columbia.
The Pacific salmon fishery was one of the most valuable in the world - in 1833 the canneries packed
more than 30 million cans of salmon. Join educator Julia Triezenberg as she discusses the history of
Columbia River canneries, their impact on North Oregon coast communities, and the legacy they leave behind.
Each talk runs approximately 20 minutes and is capped at 24 people.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
EDU Talk: Canneries and the American Dream
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
The first cannery on the Columbia River was established by brothers William and George Hume
and their partner, Andrew Hapgood, in 1866. Less than twenty years later, there were 55 canneries along the Columbia.
The Pacific salmon fishery was one of the most valuable in the world - in 1833 the canneries packed
more than 30 million cans of salmon. Join educator Julia Triezenberg as she discusses the history of
Columbia River canneries, their impact on North Oregon coast communities, and the legacy they leave behind.
Each talk runs approximately 20 minutes and is capped at 24 people.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
August 7, 11:05AM & 11:35AM
EDU Talk: Revenue Cutter Service
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
The Revenue Cutter Service was initially created in 1790 to assist with Tax Collection.
This federal agency started with ten vessels at key ports along the East Coast of the United States.
From its roots in 1790, a modern U.S. Coast Guard would later be formed after many mergers and acquisitions
of other federal agencies.
Each talk runs approximately 20 minutes and is capped at 24 people.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
EDU Talk: Revenue Cutter Service
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
The Revenue Cutter Service was initially created in 1790 to assist with Tax Collection.
This federal agency started with ten vessels at key ports along the East Coast of the United States.
From its roots in 1790, a modern U.S. Coast Guard would later be formed after many mergers and acquisitions
of other federal agencies.
Each talk runs approximately 20 minutes and is capped at 24 people.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required
August 25, 11:00AM
Adult Lecture USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard's Flagship
with author Will Soffrim
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
Join author Will Soffrin for this illustrative talk on USCG Cutter Eagle and the legacy of the Coast Guard's flagship.
Soffrin will trace Eagle's origins in Nazi Germany, postwar transfer to the United States, and enduring role as America's
sail training ship. Using archival material, first hand accounts, and visual storytelling, the program explores how leadership
and character are forged through responsibility and risk at sea.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required. Lecture is capped at 50 people.
Adult Lecture USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard's Flagship
with author Will Soffrim
Ford Room, Main Museum Building
Join author Will Soffrin for this illustrative talk on USCG Cutter Eagle and the legacy of the Coast Guard's flagship.
Soffrin will trace Eagle's origins in Nazi Germany, postwar transfer to the United States, and enduring role as America's
sail training ship. Using archival material, first hand accounts, and visual storytelling, the program explores how leadership
and character are forged through responsibility and risk at sea.
Included with Museum Admission - no registration required. Lecture is capped at 50 people.
