Events Calendar
There’s almost always something going on in Seaside. From art walks and wine walks to the world's largest beach volleyball tournaments and relay races… plan your trip around your favorite events or use this calendar to join in the fun during your stay.
October 2018
History and Hops: Rail History of Oregon
Join the Seaside Museum for History and Hops: Rail History of Oregon. Traveling Historian, Darrell Jabin, will share his film “Rail History of Oregon: It Changed Everything”. Darrell will discuss the people involved in building Oregon’s trains, streetcars and trolleys as well as their impact on Oregon history including the competition to develop the first rails, and the various attempts to create east-west lines through the middle of our state. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted…
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History and Hops: Lost Castaways and Mystery Shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast
Join Scott Williams, the lead archaeologist for the Maritime Archaeological Society's Beeswax Wreck Project for History and Hops: Lost Castaways and Mystery Shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast. Our Graveyard of the Pacific abounds with tales of mysterious shipwrecks, lost castaways, pirates, and sailing vessels. Williams will recount stories, mysteries and history from the Graveyard that he has learned of during his many archeological forays. He will also discuss his current undertakings on the Beeswax Wreck Project. History & Hops is a…
Find out more »December 2018
History and Hops: Copious Coastal Oddities
Come enjoy History and Hops: Copious Coastal Oddities, with author Andre’ GW Hagestedt. Andre' will share unusual and quirky facts from Oregon coasts history, science, and nature. Often there are objects hiding in plain sight that host a startling story. From surprising history of the region, weird weather facts, and intriguing natural phenomena to the rather spooky geologic beginnings of the beach. You’ll get a glimpse of the Green Flash at Sunset, sand that glows, sand that sings, what landmarks…
Find out more »January 2019
History and Hops: Clatsop Pioneers Building Ships
Join the Seaside Museum and Historical Society for History and Hops: Clatsop Pioneers Building Ships with Jerry Sutherland. Shipbuilding is not an industry that springs to mind when considering the work of Clatsop County’s early pioneers. While doing research for Calvin Tibbets: Oregon’s First Pioneer, Sutherland learned about pioneers building ships at Skipanon Landing as early as 1849. Sutherland will share historical maps, drawings, and manuscripts as he makes shipbuilding in early Clatsop County come to life. History & Hops…
Find out more »February 2019
History and Hops: Historical Company Towns
Join the Seaside Museum and Historical Society for History and Hops: Historical Company Towns with Jim Aalberg. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co., 861 Broadway. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of the history of Seaside and…
Find out more »March 2019
History and Hops: Weather Disagreeable
Join the Seaside Museum and Historical Society for History and Hops: Weather Disagreeable with George Miller. Meteorologist George Miller has researched the last 200 years of Pacific Northwest weather patterns and events, will share insights into the incredible difficulties the Corps of Discovery faced. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co., 861 Broadway. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974,…
Find out more »April 2019
History and Hops: Women of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Join the Seaside Museum and Historical Society for History and Hops: Women of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with Sally Freeman. It is easy to think that Sacagawea was the only woman associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, but countless women and girls must have met or contributed to this voyage of discovery. Sally Freeman is a park ranger at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park where her duties include managing much of the daily operations of the visitor…
Find out more »May 2019
Art to Save the Sea
Washed Ashore presents Art to Save the Sea. Everyone who has seen Washed Ashore’s stunning pieces of public art made from reclaimed marine debris has wondered “How’d they do that?” Attendees will learn the process behind these masterpieces and see a visual presentation by John Tannous, Executive Director of Washed Ashore which explains everything. Over the next two years several large pieces of public art will be created and sighted in various communities on the Central and Northern Oregon Coast.…
Find out more »History and Hops: Gillnetting: A Way of Life – All But Gone
History and Hops: Gillnetting: A Way of Life – All But Gone. Join former Seaside municipal judge, Robert Moberg, as he shares some of the 150-year history of gillnet fishing. He will discuss the work, that was their joy, is now A Way of Life – All but Gone. In the mid-19th century, men in boats powered only by sail or oar, fished with nets at the mouth of the Columbia River. Facing great danger, the gillnetters had to contend…
Find out more »September 2019
History and Hops: By Gone Days of Astoria
History & Hops: By Gone Days of Astoria, with filmmaker, musician and artist Ron Walker sharing two films of by gone days in Astoria. In “Astoria in the 1950s with Liisa Penner” , the viewer sees Astoria through the eyewitness account of the young girl, Liisa Penner, who is now the archivist at the Clatsop Historical Society. She recalls her youthful days of roaming the town of Astoria, riding on the ferries and working in the Koffee Kup restaurant her…
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History and Hops: Lost Art of Nursing Museum
History and Hops: Lost Art of Nursing Museum presented by Melodie Chenevert, owner and curator of the Museum of the Lost Art of Nursing located in Cannon Beach, will share stories of those times as well as nursing history. Chenevert became a nurse more than 50 years ago and has been collecting nursing memorabilia for more than 35 of those years. She is also an accomplished author and lively speaker who has conducted workshops in 49 of the 50 states as…
Find out more »November 2019
History and Hops: History of the Seaside Police
History and Hops: History of the Seaside Police, presented by Lt. Bruce Holt. More information will be added as received. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of the history…
Find out more »December 2019
History and Hops: The History and Restoration of the Tourist 2 Ferry
History and Hops: The History and Restoration of the Tourist 2 Ferry will be presented by Steve and Kathleen Gleaves. Long before the Astoria Megler bridge opened in 1966, a feisty riverboat captain faced off against the mighty railroad barons to open up transportation between Oregon and Washington. Owning a small fleet of ferries, he provided travelers the opportunity to cross the great Columbia River, beginning in 1924. The hero of this story is the Tourist 2, a spunky little…
Find out more »January 2020
History and Hops: Haystack Rock Natural History
History and Hops: Haystack Rock Natural History with Elaine Murdy-Trucke. At Seaside Museum’s next History & Hops session, Seaside native Elaine Trucke will share some of the stories and history of Haystack Rock. This will not be a science talk, but focused on some of the unique history surrounding the rock, including how it was named. She will recount tales of former homesteaders who wanted to build homes perched upon the rock; of hikers and climbers clambering among bird nests,…
Find out more »February 2020
History and Hops: NW Carriage Museum
History and Hops: NW Carriage Museum with Jerry and Laurie Bowman. Slightly more than an hour’s drive from Seaside, the nationally reputed NW Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington boasts one of the finest collections of 19th century horse-drawn vehicles: including carriages, buggys, sleighs, wagons, and historical artifacts. Jerry Bowman, Curator of the Northwest Carriage Museum will be the featured speaker at Seaside Museum’s next History & Hops. Bowman, known for his vast knowledge of horse drawn vehicle history and restoration…
Find out more »March 2020
History and Hops: Little Belle Crosses the Oregon Trail – CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. History and Hops: Little Belle Crosses the Oregon Trail with Nancy Anderson. Belle Rinehart Ferguson, MD was one of the first female doctors in Oregon. Belle was just a toddler when she was brought West by her parents in 1863 on the Oregon Trail. They settled first in the Willamette Valley and then moved to The Dalles. Belle ultimately practiced medicine in several Oregon locations, finally retiring in Seaside. Oregon native and Gearhart resident, Nancy…
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History and Hops: Close Calls of the L&C Expedition – CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. History and Hops: Close Calls of the L&C Expedition with Sally Freeman. More information will be added as received. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials…
Find out more »May 2020
History and Hops: Houses By Al Hanson – CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. History and Hops: Houses By Al Hanson with Robin Montero. More information will be added as received. History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of…
Find out more »September 2022
History and Hops
After a 2 1/2 year hiatus, History and Hops is returning. The Seaside Museum and Historical Society will present local resident Nancy Anderson at 6 p.m. on September 29th at Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway St. Anderson will tell the story of her great aunt Belle Cooper Rinehart Ferguson, who traveled the Oregon Trail as a child and later became one of the state’s first female doctors. Anderson’s presentation will be based on Belle’s writings. Anderson is the founder and…
Find out more »October 2022
History and Hops: The Mystery of Sailors’ Grave
Join the Seaside Museum History & Hops series in solving the riddle of "Known Only To God: The Mystery of Sailors' Grave". The Seaside Museum and Historical Society will present local residents Bill & Robin Montero at 6 p.m. on October 27th at Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway St. Order some food (at the counter) - remember, everyone is understaffed - maybe a beer (or two) and take a fantastical journey back in time! There will also be a 50/50…
Find out more »November 2022
History and Hops
The Seaside Museum presents Eric Wheeler for History & Hops at Seaside Brewing Co. This presentation, Auto-Centric Astoria, features buildings designed specifically for automobile sales and service which appeared in Astoria’s downtown area after the Great Fire of 1922. Eric is an architectural historian with roots in the Upper Midwest. Eric landed in the Pacific Northwest twelve years ago and is a recent transplant to Astoria. Eric also volunteers as a walking tour guide in Astoria with the Lower Columbia…
Find out more »January 2023
History and Hops – International Police Museum
History & Hops is a series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum on the last Thursday of each month, September through May, at Seaside Brewing Co. Please join us this month in welcoming the director and founder Ed Wortman of the International Police Museum(IPM) located in Rockaway. IPM opened in late 2015, using Ed’s extensive police collection as a base. IPM’s continuing goal is to improve the public perception of police operations. Through static and interactive displays,…
Find out more »March 2023
History and Hops
This event is a reschedule from Feb. 23rd. The Seaside Museum will present History and Hops with local author, Brian Ratty. Brian's latest novel, ‘Firewatcher’, tells the story of Ruth Nelson, a young woman in the early 1940s whose desire to join the war effort compels her to lie about her age so she can join the fire-watchers. This book offers a glimpse into wartime heroics and WWII-era forests in the Northwest. Ratty describes ‘Firewatcher’ as “about 80% historical,” as…
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History and Hops will feature Annika Kay, director of the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle, WA. Annika will be sharing historical photographs and stories from long ago locals from the old towns of Altoona, Pillar Rock, Deep River, Cottardi Station, and Knappton. These are some of the little river towns, hamlets, and communities that occupied shoreline on the north bank of the Columbia River along Wahkiakum county’s front porch. The Appelo Archives Museum & Cafe is dedicated to encouraging the…
Find out more »May 2023
History and Hops
History and Hops will feature Clatsop Community College presenters Kevin Leahy and Jessica Newhall. Their topic will be “Immigration and Our Regional Economy- from Fort to Present”. As the oldest city in the State of Oregon and the first permanent American settlement west of the Rockies, Astoria and the surrounding area has a rich and dynamic economic history. This fun and engaging presentation, by Kevin Leahy and Jessica Newhall of the Clatsop Community College’s Center for Business, Community and Workforce…
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History and Hops “Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon”
The Seaside Museum is proud to present History and Hops "Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon" book, presented by Jerry Sutherland at Seaside Brewing Company on Thursday, September 28th at 6:00pm. More info to come. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of the history of Seaside and the surrounding area. The…
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History and Hops – Surf Pines History
The Seaside Museum is proud to present History and Hops - Surf Pines History at Seaside Brewing Company on Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm. More info to come. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of the history of Seaside and the surrounding area. The museum is located at 570…
Find out more »November 2023
History and Hops: Clatsop County Coroner Inquests
Join History and Hops with Clatsop County Historical Society’s executive director, Mac Burns presenting The Book of the Dead – Clatsop County Coroner Inquests 1905 – 1909. This fascinating and sometimes graphic talk highlights death and the attitudes towards death in the early 1900s. There will be an interactive game of “Dead Guy Bingo” which will keep the audience engaged. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Preserving Seaside’s History since 1974, the Seaside Museum and…
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History and Hops: Hiking Historic Clatsop County
Join History and Hops: Hiking Historic Clatsop County presented by local author Stan Pine. Stan will be talking about his newly published book, Hiking Historic North Clatsop County Oregon. His book identifies over 85 hikes, walks and strolls within north Clatsop County including many items of historical information about the area. The variety of hikes, walks and strolls allow readers of all physical ability levels to pick the best outing for themselves. The book describes a range of county trails…
Find out more »January 2024
History and Hops: Salt
History and Hops: Salt presented by Tom Wilson. From currency to seasoning, salt has played a vital role in human history and survival. Retired teacher and National Park Service ranger, Tom Wilson will discuss the importance of salt for the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which Corps members made salt, and how it was made. Wilson will share how the current Salt Works site became a memorial to the expedition’s salt making endeavors. This event is open to the public and…
Find out more »February 2024
History and Hops: “I See Dead People” with Tom Campbell
February’s History and Hops topic “I See Dead People” will be presented by Tom Campbell of Manzanita. This presentation will focus on how we remember our dead and the memorials and street names that were left behind in their honor. Tom will focus on the Nehalem VFW Cemetery where a number of our past local leaders are buried. He will share with us the impact of certain individuals and how they’ve impacted our towns, surrounding areas, and even the media.…
Find out more »March 2024
History and Hops: Ranald MacDonald 200th Birthday
History and Hops: Ranald MacDonald 200th Birthday presented by Jim Mockford. Ranald MacDonald, the son of Hudson's Bay Company Trader Archibald MacDonald and Raven or Princess Sunday, the daughter of Chief Comcomly of the Chinook Tribe was the first Oregonian to visit Japan. His story is told in the book "Native American in the Land of the Shogun: Ranald MacDonald and the Opening of Japan." (Frederik Schodt, Stonebridge Press 2003). Friends of MacDonald (FOM) was founded in 1988 as a…
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