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• A Haunting History: 10:00 AM Tour

  • When
    10/25/2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, 17401 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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  Come one, come all, to discover those buried at the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery!

  History experts will guide you through the cemetery, introducing you to the stories of its permanent residents beneath the soil. You'll hear tales of people who once called Oswego their home, brought to life through knowledgeable interpreters. From grim and grisly ends to fascinating folks to tragic tales, find yourself immersed in early history as you walk through the headstones and get to know this remarkable location. 

  A Haunting History will feature a guided tour of the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery. There will be two time slots for tours, with limited availability per time slot. 

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• A Haunting History: 11:15 AM Tour

  • When
    10/25/2025
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    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, 17401 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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  Come one, come all, to discover those buried at the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery!

  History experts will guide you through the cemetery, introducing you to the stories of its permanent residents beneath the soil. You'll hear tales of people who once called Oswego their home, brought to life through knowledgeable interpreters. From grim and grisly ends to fascinating folks to tragic tales, find yourself immersed in early history as you walk through the headstones and get to know this remarkable location. 

  A Haunting History will feature a guided tour of the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery. There will be two time slots for tours, with limited availability per time slot.  

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• Power, Politics, and Public Access: The Contested History of Oswego Lake

  • When
    11/05/2025
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    The Springs, 3900 Kruse Way Pl, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

  

  JOIN US AT THE SPRINGS IN LAKE OSWEGO!

  Dr. Stephen Beckham served as the State of Oregon's expert witness in this litigation between 2012 and 2025. Beckham will present documentary and visual materials relating to the Oswego Lake case and examine the conflicting narratives and findings about its status. 

  Prof. Beckham is an emeritus professor of history, Lewis & Clark College, a former "Oregon Professor of the Year," and recipient of the Asher Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Historical Association. 

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• Holiday Marketplace - VENDOR SIGN-UP

  • When
    12/03/2025
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    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oswego Heritage House, 398 10th St., Lake Oswego
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  Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM for a market of holiday cheer! Vendors will be throughout the house with local-made goods available for purchase. Santa Claus will also be visiting from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for photos, with food donations accepted for the Lake Oswego Food Pantry! 

  BE A VENDOR TODAY! 

  This event features local, handmade goods. Please note we do not allow sales reps for mass produced crafts! We do not charge for vendors to attend the event but ask that, if they are willing, they donate 10% of their sale proceeds to the Oswego Heritage House. 

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• Memory, History and the Enduring Power of Place

  • When
    02/04/2026
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    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Oswego Heritage House

  

  Dede Montgomery is a sixth-generation Oregonian and long-time West Linn resident. She is a thoughtful and introspective author whose work weaves personal narrative, historical reflection, literary fiction, and social awareness into the books and blogs she publishes.

  In this talk, Dede will share stories from her books, photographs, and family archives, weaving together her deep personal and historical ties to Wilsonville and Lake Oswego, the Willamette River, and the broader Willamette Valley. Join her on this journey through memory, history, and the enduring power of place and story.

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