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“A unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts”
Take a tour of our unique collection of pioneer and military artifacts and antique wagons at one of the old west's most pivotal places in history. You will enjoy viewing our exhibits and walking on the grounds of this military fort, built during the 1800s. Fort Dalles Museum houses an historic collection of wagons and antique vehicles. The collection holds over 30 wheeled vehicles, including a stage coach, buses, road-building equipment, a covered wagon, two horse-drawn hearses, and two surreys, one of which was owned by Oregon Governor Zenas Moody. A portion of these antique vehicles were entrusted to the care of the museum by the American Legion Post #19. In addition, several early 1900's vintage automobiles give visitors a look into the past of the "horseless carriage."
Visiting Fort Dalles Museum was one of the sites we wanted to visit. We had started in the morning at another museum where one of the exhibits had quoted a member of the U.S. Army, who had been... Read more
Great place to get an idea about why this place is here. The museum guides were very pleasant and knowledgeable. The only remaining building from the fort is this structure- the surgeons house.... Read more
This is the sort of history that's awesome to experience. The docents and volunteer were super attentive and knowledgeable. We got lucky that they were open for an incoming cruise ship and so we... Read more
Fort Dalles Museum
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