Hours of Operation
Open Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Call Us: (800) 991-2338
(509) 427-8211
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Address Information
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?
2010 Show & Shine
“Show N’ Shine” Labor Day Weekend
Stevenson, WA- It’s the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum’s fourteenth annual “Show N’ Shine” car show and an automotive swap meet, Saturday, September 4th, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
More than one hundred vehicles are expected to roll into Stevenson, WA for the show. Last year, nine different regional car clubs supported the event. The entry fee for your classic vehicle is just ten dollars. Included in the “goodie bag” is a guest pass for the Museum. Car show spectators are free but admission rates to the museum apply.
There will be an automotive swap meet, too, a “must see” for those with a project, thinking about getting one started, or just curious. A swap meet space to sell your gear-head goods is ten dollars.
Listen to familiar tunes as you admire the cars and trucks. It’ll take awhile to see them all and then vote for your favorite. There are more than twenty categories with awards being determined by People’s Choice and a Best of Show by participants’ vote. Entrants have a chance for great door prizes and everyone can compete for several raffle treasures. To satisfy the munchies, burgers, polish sausages, popcorn, ice cream and beverages will be available.
This is a fun, “close to home” event to kick off the Labor Day Weekend as well as a fundraiser for the museum’s education programs and general operation. Give your summer activities a good send off and attend this family affair. And if your dream vehicle isn’t a reality yet, come look and do a little dreamin’ and wish ‘in. Looking is free!
Call 1.800.991.2338 or email questions to info@columbiagorge.org. CGICM is open daily from 10:00 -5:00 pm and located just below Skamania Lodge at 990 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, WA.
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Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010
The Challenge Continues with The Artifact Benefactor program
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum gives life to the human stories and the natural history of one of our nation’s most compelling landscapes. Since its opening in 1995, more than 358,000 visitors have enjoyed the exhibits, programs and activities. It definitely has become a priority destination for many Pacific Northwest travelers.
The Museum is a wholly owned subsidiary of the local historical society, a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization. The Museum has formed strong relationships with the local businesses and the general membership continues to grow.
Now all the wonderful programs, exhibits and events you are accustomed to are in jeopardy. Due to the economic climate, the sources of operating revenue will be reduced by $75,000 in 2010. Cuts were made in 2009 in anticipation of this crisis, but since the Museum has always operated on a very tight budget, the shortfall can not be covered. Your support now will help keep the doors open.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to support the Museum in a creative and personalized manner. The Artifact Benefactor program involves contributing to a specific artifact as selected by the Board of Directors. For a specified contribution, your name or requested memorial will be added to the label of the artifact for one year. The benefits include: a year’s family membership or extension of a current membership; a 50% discount on the use of the buildings and grounds; a framed photo of you with the artifact (if desired!) and two free tickets to an annual event of your choice.
The artifacts selected by the Board for 2010 are: 1921 Mack Log Truck ($2500); 1917 Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” bi-plane ($2500); the Native American Dip Netter and water feature ($1500); the model railroad($1500); the three carved cedar logs ($1000) and the Celebrity Rosaries which include rosaries owned by John F. Kennedy, Lawrence Welk, Al Smith, Lou Holtz and Father Flanagan ($500).
Call the Museum (800) 991-2338 or email sharon@columbiagorge.org to receive the details regarding a specific artifact you may be interested in sponsoring. Remember, the funds are tax deductible and this is a great way to honor loved ones as well as receive recognition for you. All donations are tax deductible. More than one person or organization may sponsor a specific artifact.
This program is a means of providing the very necessary funding for all aspects of the Museum, not the least of which is functioning as a repository for our family histories.
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010
Lecture and Book Signing at Museum
Lecture and Book Signing at Museum
Stevenson, WA- Join us for a post-modernist look at Lewis and Clark and their accomplishments along the Columbia River on Sunday, August 22, 2010, 2 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. This program is part of the series, Sunday Afternoon on Gorge History, and is included in the price of admission.
In his book, River of Promise: Lewis and Clark on the Columbia, historian David L. Nicandri shifts the focus to an essential goal of the explorers: to discover the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He also restores William Clark in his role as the primary geographic problem-solver of the partnership. Here we see Clark as Lewis’ equal as scientific geographer, not merely the practical manager of boats and personnel.
Nicandri has been the director of the Washington State Historical Society for more than fifteen years. He is the executive director of the magazine, “Columbia,” and the author of several books and articles.
As part of the program, he will be fielding questions and have his new book available for purchase which he will be pleased to autograph. Nicandri is a great speaker who relates well to his audiences, no matter the age. You will find him informative as well as entertaining.
The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is located at 990 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, WA, just below Skamania Lodge. The new summer hours are 9 am – 5 pm daily. PH: (800) 991.2338 or (509) 427.8211. Check out the web site: www.columbiagorge.org.
Every first Saturday is free for county residents.
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Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010
