Coming to the Washington Side of the Lower Columbia River - A Full Weekend of Historical Events - July 18 & 19
During the fall of 1805 Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery arrived at the mouth of the Columbia River. They made final camp at Station Camp and set out on foot to explore Cape Disappointment and the beach north.
Captain William Clark and his Corp of Discovery Explorers return to Cape Disappointment July 18 & 19. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This first person interpretive event is a presentation of the Pacific Northwest Living Historians. Visit their web-site and learn about the cast of characters and rolls.
Welcome to the lower Columbia River, America's gateway to the world. Let us at North Coast Ambassador Tours guide you through time and space, that you may fully experience our wonderful region.
Saturday, July 18
- 10 a.m. - Doors Open
- 11 a.m. - noon - Slide show - Ilwaco to Nahcotta
- 1 p.m. - Sydney Stevens, North Beach Peninsula's I.R. & N. book signing
- 2 p.m. - Bus Tour 1 - Ilwaco to Nahcotta (reservations required) $5 or $7.50 for both days
Sunday, July 19
- 10 a.m. - Doors Open
- 10:30 - 11:30 - Slide Show - Ilwaco to Megler
- 11:30 - Bus Tour II, Ilwaco to Megler (reservations required)
- 1 p.m. - Sydney Stevens North Beach Peninsula's I.R. & N. book signing
Visit North CAT's associate web sites.
- All the Tea and China -Tea Room & Gifts - Ilwaco, Wa
- Astoria Bed and Breakfasts
- Chinook Valley Farm - Chinook, Wa
- El Compadre Authentic Mexican Food - Warrenton, Or
- Hammond Groceries & Bait - Hammond, Or
- Lola's Market & Fancy Food - Seaside, Or
- North Coast Audio & Video - Astoria
- Pacific Northwest Living Historians
- Starstuff.com
Historical Information
Web sites a product ofNorth CAT by Bob
e-mail Bob or Janean Duke or call 360-665-0772
Throughout the weekend:
- Local Historical Interpreter Bob Duke will portray a Clamshell Railroad conductor.
- Railcar Nahcotta No. 10 will be open for touring
- The Craft Caboose will be open with coloring pages, build a station, and build a train. Fun for all ages.
Don't miss the layouts by :
- Peninsula Model Railroad Club
- Longview Kelso Model Railroad Club
- Portland Z scale