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Open Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
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(509) 427-8211
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Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
990 SW Rock Creek Drive
P.O. Box 396
Stevenson, WA 98648
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Time prints of the millennia are boldly etched on the walls of the Columbia Gorge. They record a 40-million-year-long story of change, endurance and majesty. The first human imprints in the Gorge were left by the Indian cultures that flourished here for thousands of years, drawing both spiritual and physical strength from this bountiful place.
When you visit the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, you are able to visualize and participate in the bountiful life of the Columbia River Gorge.
What's Happening at the Museum?
Christmas Sing-a-Long
“Christmas in the Gorge” Public Sing-Along
Stevenson, WA- “Christmas in the Gorge” is a community-wide celebration beginning Friday, December 4th and continuing through the weekend. As part of that event, the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is hosting a free public “Sing-Along” Saturday, December 5th starting sharply at 3:00 pm. The singing will conclude at 4:00 pm with holiday refreshments being served until 4:30 pm.
The public sing-along has become an annual tradition and has been enjoyed by those who love to sing and those who enjoy listening. Vocal support will be provided by a quartet of carolers composed of Nicole Tiffany, Christi Zelinta, Karen Branch and Diane Velasquez, all from Vancouver. The pianist will be Lois Ann Davis, of Battleground, who will provide the accompaniment on the Steinway concert grand piano.
Bring the children to meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa and receive a special goodie bag and the opportunity to have their photo taken on Santa’s lap. When asked if he was bringing Rudolph, he replied, “No, I want him to rest up for the big day later in the month. Instead, the Mrs. and I will fly (incognito, of course!) on a regular commercial airline.”
For additional information about all the activities of “Christmas in the Gorge,” contact the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce (800) 989-9178 or (509) 427-8911.
An added bonus for Skamania County residents is Museum admission is free Saturday, December 5th. Free to everyone is the opportunity to shop in the Museum Store and to view the art work of Dorothy Ryan. Her textured art work is quite unique and inspiring.
The Museum Store is featuring Merna DeBolt’s book, Museum Musings Volume II. For anyone interested in local history, this is a “must” on the gift list. Also featured is Klickitat Pottery at a savings of 20% off. Come see what all that is available and you are bound to find a treasure. The store also provides a shipping service.
The Museum is also supporting the food drive organized by the Chamber of Commerce for the Stevenson Food Bank. Non perishable food items will be collected until the middle of December. The food bin is located conveniently in the Lobby near the main entry.
The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is open daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will be open as usual on Friday, November 27th. It also will be closed for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Warm up those vocals and let’s ring the rafters in the Grand Gallery! Happy holidays!
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Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009
Challenge Campaign
The Museum announces a challenge campaign to raise $25,000 by December 2009. A private donor has pledged to donate up to $50,000 so far; every dollar contributed by the public will be matched by two of the donor's dollars.
The funds will assist in the financial stability of the facility as well as assure the continuance of programs such as:
- Traveling Trunk
- Sunday Afternoon with Gorge History
- BRIDGES (an after-school program to assist students with math and reading)
- Living History
- Cover for outdoor exhibit
Join us, the membership, board and staff in achieving this goal! Thank you.
