History

The 30-ft-by-30-ft sign is turned on for the holiday season each year.
We’re traveling all the way back to the 1910s in Portland, when the Pittocks were still alive and the city’s famous rose test garden was still just a seed.
Learn about some of the oldest homes in the City of Roses and where to see them for yourself.
Nestled in the picturesque West Hills, the Portland Japanese Garden offers space for visitors to relax, stroll manicured paths, and learn about Japan’s ancient gardening culture.
The miniature amphitheater uses physics and design to create interesting sound effects.
The Montgomery Park building in Northwest Portland is over 100 years old — and its owners reportedly owe over $149 million on it.
Nonprofit organization Restore Oregon chose each site to receive a 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
See and hear how Portland’s history lives on in the buildings and the people’s stories of what once was.
These four historic figures left a legacy that will last for many years to come.
The organization first founded in 1915 has held its annual show twice in Portland: once in 1968 and again in 2012.
Since its last fundraising event in 2019, the nonprofit organization has grown to three staff members, created new programs and exhibits, and launched a new website.
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Prosper Portland will also bring back the Winter Village for the holiday season.
Less traffic, no cellphones, and a thriving counter-culture contributed to an era many longtime Portlanders consider the city’s golden age.
Elephants demolishing giant pumpkins — what’s not to love?
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
When the Keller Auditorium renovations are all said and done, downtown Portland will have not one but two performing arts centers capable of hosting Broadway shows.
Though not a federal holiday, Oregon has recognized the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021.
Community members are invited to attend panel discussions and breakout sessions as the city continues to shape its public monuments policies.
The museum’s $111 million campus expansion and renovation project will include a full reinstallation of its permanent collection featuring never-before-exhibited items.
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees.
From dinosaur-themed digs to the Roloff Family’s farmhouse, Portland is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.