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As part of the City of Canby’s recognition of Historic Preservation Month, a program to help people research the history of their homes will be given on May 18th at the Canby Public Library. The program is presented as a … Continue reading →

Genealogy is a popular hobby in the U.S. – enjoyed by millions. But researching one’s family history requires resources.  We in the Portland metro area are fortunate in that we have the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (GFO) library – chock … Continue reading →

It has been asked where the Historic Marker is located in Jennings Lodge. It is one block west of River Rd. on Jennings Ave., at Morse St. The marker tells some of the history of Jennings Lodge, complete with photos. … Continue reading →

History is all around us all of the time All we need do is look for it The Oak Lodge History DetectivesWishes You and Yours Happy Holidays and a Very Merry Christmas We wish you the very best in the … Continue reading →

Over the last two weeks the Oak Lodge History Detectives succeeded in installing two historic markers on River Rd., commemorating the first two schools in the Oak Lodge area. The idea of “first schools” historic markers was hatched six years … Continue reading →

Come and celebrate the long awaited groundbreaking for the new Oak Lodge Library. Enjoy free ice cream, and learn a little history. Saturday, September 16, 20231-3 P.M.Concord Property3811 S.E. Concord Rd., Milwaukie

Greetings! “What Can You Tell Me About My House’s History” is the most frequently asked question received by the Oak Lodge History Detectives (OLHD). With well over 1,000 homes in the Oak Lodge area the answer is generally “not much”. … Continue reading →

OLHD has lost a long time member. Carol Powers had been an active and supportive member of OLHD since 2015. She attended most of our meetings and followed OLHD on Facebook. She passed away on Feb. 19th. There will be a … Continue reading →

On March 4, 1849, General Joseph Lane of Indiana was sworn in a Oregon’s first territorial governor.  The location of this event was the William L. Holmes House at the Rose Farm in Oregon City.  The house will be open … Continue reading →

Read the Clackamas Review article: Oak Lodge History Detectives get $2,000 for pioneer schoolhouse markers