History comes alive at
Fort Dalles Museum

The Dunningtons will be playing a concert this summer during Fourth Sunday at the Fort and Historic The Dalles Days.

Welcome to Fort Dalles and the Anderson House

Take a tour of our unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts and antique wagons at one of the old west's most pivotal places in history.

You will enjoy viewing our exhibits and walking on the grounds of this military fort built during the 1800s.

Do you have a special event coming up that you would love to host at Fort Dalles? See our rates for rental of our grounds.

Fourth Sunday at the Fort

There will be lots happening this summer at Fort Dalles Museum. Don't miss "Fourth Sunday at the Fort" outdoor concert series. Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs or a blanket, and enjoy the music outdoors and the historic atmosphere of Fort Dalles!

SawCordius plays everything from romantic gypsy ballads and alpine polkas to rollicking reels and old time show tunes.

July 27, 4PM - SawCordius
SawCordius is a fun-loving musical duo which treats its audiences to a wide variety of entertaining musical styles played on all sorts of unusual instruments. Audiences love to listen and dance to the whimsical sounds of their musical saws, accordion, mandolin, whistles, noisemakers and a rare trumpet-fiddle.

August 24, 4PM - The Dunningtons
Rich and Connie Dunnington from White Salmon play violin and guitar music from the 1800's. Enjoy the sweet folk sounds of the Dunningtons.

Steve Plucker will talk about life as a soldier in the 1800's during Historic The Dalles Days, Sept. 20, 2008.

Historic The Dalles Days

The annual Historic The Dalles Days celebration is set for September 19, 20, and 21, 2008. We will have loads of fun at the Fort for the whole family!

Enjoy wagon rides to the Rorick House, hear storyteller Ed Edmo recount the classic tales of Native American history and lore, meet a Steve Plucker who will re-enact what it was like to be a soldier during the 1800's, listen to the music of the Dunningtons and The Dalles Wahtonka Jazz Band. Free admission to the museum this weekend. Don't miss it!

Museum summer hours

We are now open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week.

If you would like to schedule a group tour give us a call at 541-296-4547. We will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. Please make a reservation if you would like us to provide an interpreter for Spanish speaking guests.

Adults $5.
Seniors (55 and up) $4.
Students 7-17 $1.00
6 & under FREE

Bring your friends and children to enjoy the historic buildings and beautiful grounds of Oregon's oldest history museum, and join us in the fun!

Visit us at Oregon's oldest history museum
Fort Dalles Museum and the Anderson Homestead
500 W. 15th Street and Garrison
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
Phone: 541-296-4547
fortdallesmuseum@netcnct.net

Donations always gladly accepted.