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Spring 2026 NewsletterThe correct date for the Michael Helquist program on Marie Equi is Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m...
04/02/2026

Spring 2026 Newsletter

The correct date for the Michael Helquist program on Marie Equi is Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Granada Theatre (not July 25th as listed in the spring newsletter).

http://www.originalwascocountycourthouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spring-newsletter-2026-color-2.pdf

Mark your calendar!
03/09/2026

Mark your calendar!

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSEPrograms begin at 1:30 p.m...
03/02/2026

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026
FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse (downstairs monitor available for those who don't climb stairs.)
410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles behind the Chamber of Commerce / Visitors' Center

The Boys of ‘61” is the topic of the Saturday, March 7th Vercouteren Regional History Forum at the Original Wasco County Courthouse. Ft. Dalles Museum Coordinator Robert Po***ck will explain the history and legacy of the Grand Army of the Republic or G.A.R. This once large and politically powerful nationwide organization was made up of veterans of the Civil War and was active in The Dalles.

The program begins at 1:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the 1859 Courthouse, located at 410 W. 2nd Pl, The Dalles. Admission is free, donations accepted.

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSEPrograms begin at 1:30 p.m...
02/25/2026

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026
FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse (downstairs monitor available for those who don't climb stairs.) 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles behind the Chamber of Commerce / Visitors' Center

Saturday, February 28
The Other Mayor Mays-Rodger Nichols

One hundred and twenty-eight years before Rich Mays was elected Mayor of The Dalles, Robert Mays had the honor. He also served as Wasco County Judge, and represented Wasco County in the first state legislative session in 1860. Though largely forgotten now, his is a fascinating story.

Admission is free for all the February programs, donations gladly accepted!

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSESaturday, February 21Donat...
02/17/2026

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026
FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Saturday, February 21
Donation Land Claims of The Dalles-Dan Boldt
How our frontier town was put together, from Jefferson's rectangular survey system and the Willamette Meridian to the 1854 War Department directive limiting Fort Dalles to 640 acres, avoiding interference with private claims, this talk helps understand jigsaw puzzle of The Dalles area Donation Land Claims

Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse (downstairs monitor available for those who don't climb stairs.) 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles behind the Chamber of Commerce / Visitors' Center

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSESaturday, February 14Reviv...
02/17/2026

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026
FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Saturday, February 14
Revive The Ride:
Bringing the Jantzen Beach Carousel to The Dalles!
-David & Kristen Benko
The National Neon Sign Museum, along with a dedicated group of volunteers, has embarked on a multi-year journey to bring the Jantzen Beach Carousel back to life and to give it a new home in The Dalles

Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse (downstairs monitor available for those who don't climb stairs.) 410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles behind the Chamber of Commerce / Visitors' Center

Saturday, February 7The Herbring House-Victor Johnson Facts, fiction, photos and the future! The restoration and adaptiv...
02/17/2026

Saturday, February 7
The Herbring House-Victor Johnson Facts, fiction, photos and the future! The restoration and adaptive reuse of the Historic Wall/Herbring House

The VERCOUTEREN REGIONAL HISTORY FORUM SERIES FOR 2026
FOR THE ORIGINAL WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the 1859 courthouse
(downstairs monitor available for those who don't climb stairs.)
410 West 2nd Place, The Dalles
behind the Chamber of Commerce / Visitors' Center

The Vercouteren Regional History Forum Series February 2026
01/07/2026

The Vercouteren Regional History Forum Series February 2026

Winter 2026 Newsletter is online at:http://www.originalwascocountycourthouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Newsl...
01/07/2026

Winter 2026 Newsletter is online at:
http://www.originalwascocountycourthouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Newsletter-2026.pdf

Lots happening this weekend! Plus December 13!
12/04/2025

Lots happening this weekend! Plus December 13!

Continuing a tradition of a Christmas play to kick-off the holiday season, Serious Theater is presenting a readers theat...
11/24/2025

Continuing a tradition of a Christmas play to kick-off the holiday season, Serious Theater is presenting a readers theater production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Directed by Sue Matney, there is a lively cast of characters, complete with the grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge. It is sure to bring the story of A Christmas Carol to life as the audience travels through Ebenezer's life with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Ebenezer finally comes to realize there is more to life than work and money, when he crosses paths with Tiny Tim. The cast is completed with many other characters -- most of the actors have several parts -- including Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit, Fezziwig, Ebenezer's sister Fan, and narrated by the story teller.

Adding to the success of the production are behind the scenes people, running sound and lights and performing live sound effects. The show is complete with music, with Barbara Haren on the piano. You won't want to miss this production!

The production is being held at the Sawyer Hall Theater, located at Zion Lutheran Church ELCA, 10th and Union Streets in The Dalles on Friday, November 28, at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 29, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 30, at 2:00 pm. Admission, as always, is free and donations are welcome.

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