Local Legends History Talk
October 5 @ 6:00 pm
At The Lightwell Hotel & Spa: The History Museum of Hood River County presents a new speaker series, Local Legends: Hood River History Talks at the Lightwell Hotel & Spa, 201 Cascade Ave., Hood River. These fun and informative events will be held on the first Mondays in October – December, 2026 and January – April 2027. The events will be at the Lightwell Hotel & Spa in the Columbia Room, next to the lobby. Ticket sales will benefit The History Museum, while the Lightwell Hotel offers food and drink to visitors.
The presentations will be 6pm – 7:30pm, with about 20 minutes for questions. Tickets are $12/general admission, $10/museum members. A special extended happy hour at the hotel is 3pm – 6pm. Tickets are available on the museum’s website: www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org/calendar/
Inaugural Presentations:
Oct. 5: Lorraine Carlstrom, “A Walk in the Hood: a virtual tour of Hood River”
Nov. 2: Suzi Conklin, “Hops and Hollywood: Prohibition, Movies and More in the Hood”
Dec. 7: Prof. Scott Baker, “Rock and Roll: the Dynamic Geology of the Gorge”
Seating is limited, so advance ticket purchase is encouraged.
ABOUT THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY
The History Museum is a vibrant center for engaging all people in a better understanding of the community’s heritage that preserves the past, relates it to the present and shapes our future. Led by the non-profit Hood River County Heritage Council, the Museum brings the region’s past and present to life through permanent displays, temporary exhibitions, and programs.
VISITOR INFORMATION
The History Museum of Hood River County is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8, $6 for honored guests 65+ and veterans; free for members, children 10 and under and currently serving military personnel and families. The Museum is located at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031. For further information, call 541.386.6772, email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org
