Fort Dalles Museum and Anderson Homestead
Fort Dalles Museum and Anderson Homestead
Fort Dalles Museum and Anderson Homestead
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Fort Dalles Museum is housed in the 1856 Surgeon's Quarters once part of Fort Dalles. It was opened as a history museum in 1905 by the local chapter of the Sorosis Club and is one of Oregon's oldest museums. Adjacent to the Museum is the Anderson Homestead built by Swedish Settlers in the late 1880's and moved to its current site in the 1970's. Today you can tour the Swedish Log Cabin, Privy, Granary and Barn. There are also two building housing Antique Horse Drawn Vehicles and Early Automobiles
Duration: 1-2 hours
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New Smyrna Beach, FL867 contributions
May 2019
This is a great place to learn about the early life of Oregon or the west. They have the town's original fice alert bells. They would ring a bell that corresponded to a particular area so the residents would know where to go to fight a fire. There is a carriage garage filled with well-preserved carriages and so much more.
Written 13 August 2019
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Susan P
Eugene, OR50 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
This museum could be so much more than it is! The history of the fort and local farming is good, but it seems that the museum has accepted every single item that old people wanted to donate. Thus, there is no organized story to help understand what you are looking at. The grounds are pleasant and there is a dramatic view of Mt. Adams.
Written 14 June 2013
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Martin C
34 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Interesting history. The house has artifacts and the docents know the history well. There are also so vintage carriages with are really cool to see.
Written 21 April 2019
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thunefeld
Borrego Springs, CA599 contributions
I love museums. I seldom tour a museum I don't like. Today was the exception. This "museum" is nothing more than an amalgamation of donated items. There is no rhyme or reason to the displays. When someone donates something, docents stick it somewhere. Lots of artifacts with no captions, interpretation or dates. No flow or continuity. No overall theme or message other than "Here is some old stuff to look at."
Written 27 August 2014
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Jim B
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico25 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
This is a great museum if you are into the period of exploration/settlement during the pioneer period of Oregon's statehood. There is a great collection of antique wagons from local hotels, merchants and ranchers that is stored on site and is one of the most complete period collections in the west, according to experts. It's a must see if you are an old wagon buff.
Written 10 January 2013
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CanIseeitall
Grants Pass, OR72 contributions
Apr 2019
This is small house that was the Surgeon's dwelling inside of the fort. We enjoyed the period furnishings and the displays of antique implements and photos from the period. This museum is worth your time, the folks guiding you are very friendly and knowledgable.
Written 16 April 2019
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Carol757
Springfield, VA4,451 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
The main building was constructed as a lavish, for the time, home for an officer at Fort Dalles. It's not furnished as an officer's home; instead, it's a collection of donated items illustrating the history of the The Dalles and the Columbia Gorge. There are some cute little gems, such as example schoolwork by Oregon students that was displayed at the World's Fair. Across the street, is an old homestead that was moved to the location for preservation purposes. The volunteer staff are exceedingly friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed chatting with them about The Dalles.
Written 10 July 2016
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mini
Fremont, CA2,12,218 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
Fort Dalles was a United States Army output that was involved primarily with wars and relations with local Native Americans. The Fort Dalles Museum is housed in the surgeon's quarters, which is the remaining building of he Fort. The Surgeons Quarters were built prior to the US Civil War.
I enjoyed meeting the enthusiastic group of volunteers here who were more than willing to let me explore the museum and answer any and all questions I had.
I enjoyed seeing the unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts and antique cars and wagons. There is also the Anderson homestead here also.
The price when I visited was $5 for adults, $4 dollars for seniors.
Note: There is a steep stair case in the Surgeons Quarters so to fully see the museum one must be able to manage stairs. This was OK for me, but did want to mention in case its a concern to others. There are several areas one can still be able to see.
I enjoyed meeting the enthusiastic group of volunteers here who were more than willing to let me explore the museum and answer any and all questions I had.
I enjoyed seeing the unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts and antique cars and wagons. There is also the Anderson homestead here also.
The price when I visited was $5 for adults, $4 dollars for seniors.
Note: There is a steep stair case in the Surgeons Quarters so to fully see the museum one must be able to manage stairs. This was OK for me, but did want to mention in case its a concern to others. There are several areas one can still be able to see.
Written 23 September 2014
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990BobN
San Luis Obispo, California, United States152 contributions
Oct 2019
A fun place to visit and some nice people to chat with, ask them to play you some music. Be sure to go upstairs to see the western room and the woman room.
Written 15 October 2019
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bLiselotte
Palatine, IL598 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
This is a great way to get your questions answered about all things local. It is lovingly cared for by the staff. Info on the trail, Indians, the dam and the geology of the area. They also have a Swedish built home 150 years old. Easy to find up the hill from downtown.
Written 26 September 2019
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