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The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center has approximately 26,000 objects in its collections. Native American baskets from throughout the region, household furnishings, and farm tools are strongly represented. A unique collection of 1,200 padlocks represents one of the many collecting interests of Wasco County Historical Museum benefactor Ernie Kuck. The Center is interested in expanding its collections in many subject areas and welcomes inquiries from potential donors. The collections are open for research by appointment. Please contact Carmagene Uhalde carmagene@gorgediscovery.org or (541) 296-8600. |
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With the generous assistance of Northern Wasco County People's Utility District, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center offers its 2,000-image photo archive on the web for viewing by researchers, students, and the public. The photo archive includes images of Celilo Falls, the Gorge, and area communities from the mid-1800s through the 20th century. Click here to browse the collection. |
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Conservation and on-line access to the basket collection is supported by grants from Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon’s arts,
humanities and heritage. Click here to browse the collection. |
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Executive Director Ken Karsmizki's archaeological search for Lewis and Clark began in Montana 16 years ago and since has spread to sites all along the trail. Developed over many years, his methodology lead to the first Lewis and Clark site conclusively identified based on physical evidence, at Lower Portage Camp near Great Falls, Montana.
Karsmizki's proven methodology is a lengthy painstaking process of map and journal analysis, geophysical survey and interpretation, test excavation and if warranted extensive excavation, and laboratory analysis. This analysis includes dendrochronology, radiocarbon dating, archaeomagnetic dating, lead isotope analysis, and faunal analysis at numerous laboratories in the United States and Canada. NASA and the United States Air Force have helped in this search, and Karsmizki's Lewis and Clark research is the subject of a Discovery Channel documentary entitled "The Search for Lewis and Clark" released June 2002.
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Led by Executive Director, Ken Karsmizki, historical research at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center touches many areas of interest, including Lewis and Clark archaeology, local land settlement, Rock Fort, historic Fort Dalles and steamboats on western rivers. The collections are open for research by appointment.
Please contact carmagene@gorgediscovery.org or (541) 296-8600.
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The library has 2,000 volumes on local and regional history. Genealogy files are the strength of the library. The library also houses the Educator Resource Center (ERC) providing educators' free access to classroom curricula and materials.
Please send inquiries to carmagene@gorgediscovery.org or (541) 296-8600. |
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