Planning for the New Year

 
We're only five days into 2013, but we've already got a full calendar of events lined up at the Interpretive Center, and we are working on adding even more!

You can download a PDF copy of our event flyer here or visit our new 'real-time' calendar of programs and events over here 
There are a great series of workshops that will be coming up too, so keep an eye out for that post soon.

And of course, we couldn't put on any of these events and workshops without the help of our wonderful volunteers! If you are interested in getting involved at the Center, here is a list of the many ways that we can use your help as a volunteer this year.

Flagstaff Gallery Exhbit Schedule for 2013

Wagons Ho! An Interactive Oregon Trail Experience

 February 16 - June 4

This popular hands-on exhibit returns! Test your pioneer skills with a full-scale replica wagon, try on pioneer clothing, and join in the trail activities. An engaging educational experience for visitors of any and all ages.

Sinners & Saints: Indelicate Stories of Emigrants in the West

Tolerance and diversity in the Wild West?

This exhibit presents lesser-known tales of unique individuals who traveled the Oregon and California Trails. A variety of stories highlight the morals and values of pioneers and early settlers.

Enduring Patterns: A Quilted Heritage

Fabric is a necessary part of our daily lives, but it's what we do with the cloth that creates its significance. View traditional quilt patterns and techniques used in the American West, and vintage quilts alongside modern interpretations of the same patterns. 

For questions about our exhibits program, please contact

Gypsy Burks, Exhibits Specialist at 541.523.1835 or gmcfelter at blm dot gov

Sunbow over Virtue Flat

Look what greeted us this morning!

Thank You, Volunteers!

We just finished up our annual volunteer recognition and award banquet - a great meal and great fun visiting and reviewing the past very busy 12 months.  We gave recognition for a huge number of volunteered hours, and great individual contributions in outreach, interpretation, curatorial work, greeting, gift shop, and the many, many group activities throughout the year. 

Looking forward to many more wonderful activities and accomplishments in 2013 with the volunteers who make the Interpretive Center such a great place to visit and to work.  THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!!!



Our volunteers - good looking, hard working, creative and fun. Some of our volunteers have been helping at the Interpretive Center for over twenty years!




Dave the outgoing president hands over the gavel to Jack the incoming president.
The banquet was held in the Flagstaff Gallery at the Intepretive Center.  



Gift Baskets

Drop by the Oregon Trail Shop and we'll help you customize a gift basket for the people on your holiday list.

Gift baskets make great presents for any occasion--or even no occasion at all!

Rent This Gallery For Your Next Event

Did you know that the Flagstaff Gallery is available for hosting meetings, conferences or events? The Leo Adler Theater is also a great option for your next presentation or staff retreat.

If you are looking for a unique space to hold your holiday party or a family gathering, consider bringing your group up to the Interpretive Center. And for extra flair, consider adding one of our many programs to your event plans.

 

Call us at 541-523-1843 for more info on meeting room availability, services and fees, or review our group visit guidelines at oregontrail.blm.gov

Holiday Open House!

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 was an eventful day here at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center! Great weather made for a great turnout to our Holiday Open House! Check out our new album on facebook!