The Dalles, Oregon is a city with so much history. From the Native American trading site to the Oregon Trail. Historic The Dalles Days is coming Sept 14-15 & 16 The Dalles was incorporated June 26, 1857 and will be celebrating its 150 year sesquintennial. Activities will occur at historic venues across town.
| Saturday, September 15 |
 | 8AM | Run-walk across the Columbia There will be a run-walk across the Columbia River. Starting at Seufert Park. The Dalles Dam extends 1.5 miles across the Columbia River. The Powerhouse capacity is 1.8 million kilowatts.
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10AM | Original Wasco County Courthouse
Special guest speaker. Free to the public; donations welcome.
Original Wasco County Courthouse
410 West Second Place (behind the Chamber of Commerce), The Dalles OR 97058 |
| | All Day | Wagon Rides
There will be Free Wagon Rides to the Rorick House Museum from Fort Dalles Museum throughout the day.
Free to the public. |
 | | Rorick House
Free to the public. Come visit the Rorick House.
Rorick House: 300 West 13th St. |
| | | Rock Fort Presentation
Presented by the staff of the Discovery Center at the site of the Lewis & Clark Expedition camp. First street (west of the Union Street overpass) |
 | | Civic Auditorium
Free to the public. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Dalles
323 East Fourth Street. (541) 298-8533. |
 | | The Dalles Art Center
Free to the public. This will be an Open house celebrating the 40th anniversary. Kids' art activities, artist demos, live music, 40-year history display. A guest gallery will showcase invitational photography with exhibits featuring three local photographers Blue Ackerman, Jacqueline Moreau and Richard Hallman. Regular hours are 11a.m. to 5 p.m.
220 East 4th Street. (541) 296-4759.
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 | | Fort Dalles Museum
The Fort Dalles Museum Surgeon's Quarters will host special activities throughout the day. Catch a wagon ride to the Rorick House, or watch the spinners in the Anderson Homestead.
Fort Dalles Museum
West 15th Street and Garrison |
| | 5-9PM | Downtown Street Fest
Art, music, vendor crafts, food. |
 More Historic buildings in The Dalles 
| | Wine Tasting
Wine tasting at the Sunshine Mill. At one time the Wasco Milling Co. produced 10% of the flour made in the U.S.A. Visit with James Martin of Silver Salmon Cellars, producers of Quenett wine.
Sunshine Mill: 901 E. 2nd St. (at the foot of Brewery Grade right off exit 85) 541.386.2229. Wine tasting at the Erin Glenn Winery at The Mint Open House.
The Mint/Erin Glenn Winery
Live Music Saturday and Sunday, Open 1-4 daily
710 East 2nd St, The Dalles |
Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
| | Noon to 2PM | Family Picnic on the grounds of Fort Dalles Museum
Music from 2 to 3PM. |
Take a walk through the Historic District in downtown The Dalles. Brochures of the Historic Sites are available at the Visitors Center and many downtown shops. While downtown also take time to study the many murals and learn of The Dalles colorful history.
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