Remembering the Santa Clara

August 11, 2016 8:46 pm Published by Michael Wong

By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian Oregon’s most tragic maritime disaster happened in 1915 Shipwrecks occurred with alarming frequency in our... View Article

Words and Phrases We Seldom Hear Anymore

August 11, 2016 8:18 pm Published by Michael Wong

By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian Heavens to Murgatroyd, Don’t Touch That Dial! Every generation has phrases and slang words that... View Article

Tall Tales

June 10, 2016 6:42 pm Published by Michael Wong

Oregon folk stories By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian They’re a part of American folk literature that we’ve heard from childhood.... View Article

How Do Places Get Their Names?

May 18, 2016 9:41 pm Published by Michael Wong

It’s easy to name a county after a President (Washington County) but other names have more history. Their origins are... View Article