Since 2016, the Barbey Maritime Center's Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop has hosted a casual, weekly meeting of carving enthusiasts. Carvers work on current projects, as well as trade tips, techniques and design ideas. Each participant should bring their own tools and materials. The carving group is a great way to maintain skills and develop new ones. Please note that Carving Club capacity is limited to 12 carvers max.

Step into the layered story of Astoria, where river, sea, and hillside converge, on a guided walking tour through the Downtown Astoria Historic District. Offered weekly by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, these tours explore the architectural heritage, working waterfront history, and civic ambitions that shaped Oregon’s oldest American settlement.

Tours are point-to-point, beginning at the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park and concluding at the Flavel House Museum, traversing approximately ten blocks over the course of 90 minutes. Along the way, participants encounter landmark commercial buildings, vernacular streetscapes, and stories of industry, immigration, and resilience that continue to define Astoria’s character.
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Walking tours are offered Sundays, from Mother’s Day through mid-October, and are led by knowledgeable LCPS volunteer guides with deep ties to local history and preservation advocacy. Each tour emphasizes both architectural observation and the broader cultural context of the place inviting participants to see familiar streets with fresh eyes. The tour will finish with enough time to enjoy lunch at the Sunday Market in downtown Astoria, or you'll be in time to join the Liberty Theater tour starting at noon. 

Price: Pay as you can, with a suggested donation of $10/person. 
Register: go to our website to sign-up for a tour.

?Special Note: 
-15 people max per tour 
-Limited bathroom availability- the tour guide will inform you where the bathrooms are
-Terrain can be uneven and the tour will be walking uphill for about two blocks. Wheelchair accessibility is limited. 
-During the sunny weather a hat and water is suggested. 
-All tour guides are volunteers, feel free to tip them directly!

Since 2016, the Barbey Maritime Center's Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop has hosted a casual, weekly meeting of carving enthusiasts. Carvers work on current projects, as well as trade tips, techniques and design ideas. Each participant should bring their own tools and materials. The carving group is a great way to maintain skills and develop new ones. Please note that Carving Club capacity is limited to 12 carvers max.

Step into the layered story of Astoria, where river, sea, and hillside converge, on a guided walking tour through the Downtown Astoria Historic District. Offered weekly by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, these tours explore the architectural heritage, working waterfront history, and civic ambitions that shaped Oregon’s oldest American settlement.

Tours are point-to-point, beginning at the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park and concluding at the Flavel House Museum, traversing approximately ten blocks over the course of 90 minutes. Along the way, participants encounter landmark commercial buildings, vernacular streetscapes, and stories of industry, immigration, and resilience that continue to define Astoria’s character.
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Walking tours are offered Sundays, from Mother’s Day through mid-October, and are led by knowledgeable LCPS volunteer guides with deep ties to local history and preservation advocacy. Each tour emphasizes both architectural observation and the broader cultural context of the place inviting participants to see familiar streets with fresh eyes. The tour will finish with enough time to enjoy lunch at the Sunday Market in downtown Astoria, or you'll be in time to join the Liberty Theater tour starting at noon. 

Price: Pay as you can, with a suggested donation of $10/person. 
Register: go to our website to sign-up for a tour.

?Special Note: 
-15 people max per tour 
-Limited bathroom availability- the tour guide will inform you where the bathrooms are
-Terrain can be uneven and the tour will be walking uphill for about two blocks. Wheelchair accessibility is limited. 
-During the sunny weather a hat and water is suggested. 
-All tour guides are volunteers, feel free to tip them directly!

Since 2016, the Barbey Maritime Center's Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop has hosted a casual, weekly meeting of carving enthusiasts. Carvers work on current projects, as well as trade tips, techniques and design ideas. Each participant should bring their own tools and materials. The carving group is a great way to maintain skills and develop new ones. Please note that Carving Club capacity is limited to 12 carvers max.

Astoria Column Marks 100 Years as an Enduring Symbol of Oregon History

The Centennial Celebration Ignites the North Coast with Signature Events on July 18  

The iconic Astoria Column, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable landmarks, will celebrate its centennial in July, 2026, marking 100 years since its dedication in 1926. Rising high above the Columbia River and the city of Astoria, the Column has stood for a century as a monument to the region’s rich and layered history.  

Completed in 1926, the Astoria Column was inspired by Rome’s Trajan Column and built to commemorate the pioneering spirit of the Pacific Northwest and the founding of Astoria—the oldest permanent United States settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Rising 125 feet above the city, the Column stands as a powerful symbol of exploration, perseverance, and place. Its signature spiral sgraffito mural—the only one of its kind in the world—depicts pivotal moments in regional history, from Native American heritage and early exploration to the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the growth of the American West.

The centennial is a chance to celebrate local heritage, honor those who built and preserved the monument, and inspire future generations to value their history. Centennial activities planned for 2026 will honor the Column’s legacy while inviting new generations to engage with Astoria’s past. Signature events will include a multicultural celebration with community groups showcasing Astoria’s heritage, present & future. Visitors and locals will enjoy multicultural entertainment and food, community booths, arts and crafts, live music and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Astoria.
A rededication ceremony will also occur at the base of the Column.

All are welcome to check the website, https://www.astoriacolumn100.org/, year-round for ongoing centennial events.

Step into the layered story of Astoria, where river, sea, and hillside converge, on a guided walking tour through the Downtown Astoria Historic District. Offered weekly by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, these tours explore the architectural heritage, working waterfront history, and civic ambitions that shaped Oregon’s oldest American settlement.

Tours are point-to-point, beginning at the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park and concluding at the Flavel House Museum, traversing approximately ten blocks over the course of 90 minutes. Along the way, participants encounter landmark commercial buildings, vernacular streetscapes, and stories of industry, immigration, and resilience that continue to define Astoria’s character.
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Walking tours are offered Sundays, from Mother’s Day through mid-October, and are led by knowledgeable LCPS volunteer guides with deep ties to local history and preservation advocacy. Each tour emphasizes both architectural observation and the broader cultural context of the place inviting participants to see familiar streets with fresh eyes. The tour will finish with enough time to enjoy lunch at the Sunday Market in downtown Astoria, or you'll be in time to join the Liberty Theater tour starting at noon. 

Price: Pay as you can, with a suggested donation of $10/person. 
Register: go to our website to sign-up for a tour.

?Special Note: 
-15 people max per tour 
-Limited bathroom availability- the tour guide will inform you where the bathrooms are
-Terrain can be uneven and the tour will be walking uphill for about two blocks. Wheelchair accessibility is limited. 
-During the sunny weather a hat and water is suggested. 
-All tour guides are volunteers, feel free to tip them directly!

Since 2016, the Barbey Maritime Center's Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop has hosted a casual, weekly meeting of carving enthusiasts. Carvers work on current projects, as well as trade tips, techniques and design ideas. Each participant should bring their own tools and materials. The carving group is a great way to maintain skills and develop new ones. Please note that Carving Club capacity is limited to 12 carvers max.

Kameron Marlowe with special guests, the Kruse Brothers. Live! At the Clatsop County Fair on Friday, July 24, 2026. Concert ticket includes admission to the Fair on Friday, July 24, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. You are welcome to bring a chair or a blanket.                                               
Kameron Marlowe
Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Kameron Marlowe “is one of our greatest living country singers” (MusicRow). The Kannapolis, North Carolina-native fell in love with country music on an old FM radio while hunting and fishing with his grandpa, raised on Keith Whitley, Brooks & Dunn, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Ray Charles. Marlowe grew up singing in church choir and bands, honing his soulful, resonant baritone and distinct vocal style while in school, eventually dropping out of college and working as an auto part salesman at General Motors to help his family.
“The ‘best live voice’ in all of country” (American Songwriter), Marlowe’s titanic vocal ability, universally appealing catalog, and tasteful ear have earned him sold-out headliners from coast to coast. Marlowe has supported genre giants Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and others, with a slate of 2025 arena dates supporting Parker McCollum on tap. His new single, “Seventeen,” is spinning on nationwide country radio now.
The Kruse Brothers
If you missed them last year, they're back by popular demand! 
Phoenix-based duo, the Kruse Brothers, Chandler and Miles Kruse are transforming country music with their blend of diverse influences and musical styles. Originally rooted in classical music, the brothers bring a unique sound to the genre, infusing it with elements of blues and rock. 
 

Step into the layered story of Astoria, where river, sea, and hillside converge, on a guided walking tour through the Downtown Astoria Historic District. Offered weekly by the Lower Columbia Preservation Society, these tours explore the architectural heritage, working waterfront history, and civic ambitions that shaped Oregon’s oldest American settlement.

Tours are point-to-point, beginning at the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park and concluding at the Flavel House Museum, traversing approximately ten blocks over the course of 90 minutes. Along the way, participants encounter landmark commercial buildings, vernacular streetscapes, and stories of industry, immigration, and resilience that continue to define Astoria’s character.
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Walking tours are offered Sundays, from Mother’s Day through mid-October, and are led by knowledgeable LCPS volunteer guides with deep ties to local history and preservation advocacy. Each tour emphasizes both architectural observation and the broader cultural context of the place inviting participants to see familiar streets with fresh eyes. The tour will finish with enough time to enjoy lunch at the Sunday Market in downtown Astoria, or you'll be in time to join the Liberty Theater tour starting at noon. 

Price: Pay as you can, with a suggested donation of $10/person. 
Register: go to our website to sign-up for a tour.

?Special Note: 
-15 people max per tour 
-Limited bathroom availability- the tour guide will inform you where the bathrooms are
-Terrain can be uneven and the tour will be walking uphill for about two blocks. Wheelchair accessibility is limited. 
-During the sunny weather a hat and water is suggested. 
-All tour guides are volunteers, feel free to tip them directly!

Since 2016, the Barbey Maritime Center's Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop has hosted a casual, weekly meeting of carving enthusiasts. Carvers work on current projects, as well as trade tips, techniques and design ideas. Each participant should bring their own tools and materials. The carving group is a great way to maintain skills and develop new ones. Please note that Carving Club capacity is limited to 12 carvers max.

Paint and Sip at Vineside Wine Bar on Pier 39! Enjoy a fun boutique paint class instructed by an Oregonian local artist who is invested in student success and wellbeing. All skill levels are welcome. Step-by-step instruction, all materials provided, and a glass of wine included.