The Dalles Mural Society
Gary Honald
P.O. Box 444
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-1897
The Dalles Mural Society has in place two murals, which begin the telling of the story of The Corps of Discovery as well as a number of other murals reflecting the history of The Dalles and Wasco County. These murals will be expanded to include the story of The Corp of Discovery from the perspective of the people who met Lewis and Clark, the Native American Tribes. The murals stand as art but also education in the visual telling of our history. To enhance this experience a walking tour brochure will be designed in conjunction with recording of the stories reflected in the murals. Not only will visitors see the murals but also hear their stories as recorded by historians, Native American's, or the artist that created them.
Fort Dalles Museum
500 W. 15th
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-4547
In conjunction with the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, Fort Dalles Museum will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2005. To mark this celebration, the museum in partnership with The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center will be opening two facilities for the restoration and exhibition of the wagon collection of Wasco County including those provided by The American Legion. The facility located at The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center at Crates Point will be used for a staging area for the restoration of the wagons as well as serve as a storage unit when the wagons are not on exhibit. The facility to be built at Ft. Dalles Museum will house a working blacksmith shop as well as a exhibit hall. The first exhibit to open in 2005 will the The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Their Modes of Transportation.
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
and Wasco County Historical Museum
5000 Discovery Dr.
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-8600
Under the direction of Dr. Ken Karsmizki, Curator of History, the center will develop and host the exhibit on the Cargo of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Dr. Karsmizki's work on Lewis and Clark will also be featured in a documentary film to be debuted in June 2002 on The Discovery Channel. The full program of work for the Bicentennial will be released soon.
The Lewis and Clark Riverfront Trail at The Dalles
Cliff Bennett
Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District
319 E. 7th
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-2072
The 9-1/2 mile riverfront trail, from The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to The Dalles Dam is scheduled for completion by the year 2005. The trail will include interpretive signage and provide a pedestrian/bike path along the banks of the Columbia River accessing areas such as Taylor Lakes, The Dalles Port, Rock Fort (Lewis and Clark Campsite), The Dalles Marina, Riverfront Park and more.
Rock Fort - Lewis and Clark Campsite
Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District
Karl Cozad
319 E. 7th
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-9533
A conservation/interpretation program is in development for this Lewis and Clark Campsite. The proposal includes a native plant test garden which will aid in the reclamation of the parking lot area as well as making the path to the monument ADA accessible. Interpretive signage from the perspective of the tribes.
Dry Hollow Elementary Promotional Video
Jennifer Ashley and Larry Sprouse, teachers at Dry Hollow Elementary School, have completed a video filmed at the Rock Fort Campsite of Lewis & Clark promoting The Dalles as a field trip destination. The video, directed by Ms Ashley, will be mailed to other schools by The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. The project was featured on the PBS children's show ZOOM. Schools who are interested in the video may contact The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce at (541)296-2231 ext. 23.
Celilo Village
The Celilo Village is all that remains of the historic location of Celilo Falls. Here people gathered, fished and traded. The development of Celilo Village is listed on the National Lewis & Clark Project List and will be overseen by the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs, BIA, and the Confederated Tribes of The Umatilla. The program includes, but is not limited to, waste/water treatment, new housing, and a new longhouse, as well as interpretive signage.
Treaty Oak
The Treaty Oak is the site of the signing of the Treaty of 1855. Discussions are underway to protect the site with fencing as well as adding a historical marker at the site and a "viewing marker" at the street. The project will be coordinated by the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs with the cooperation of The Lewis & Clark Committee of The Dalles.
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