Oswego Heritage Council upcoming events

Railroads in Oregon (09/02/2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join self-proclaimed foamer (a person obsessed with trains) David Jorling in this lecture on the history of railroads in Oregon. Discover the development of rail lines, how they shaped the state, and the broader history of rail travel. You'll never see traintracks the same way!

David Jorling worked as an Assistant District Attorney for several decades before joining the Board of Directors at the Heritage Rail Museum in Portland, Oregon.

Museum Closed to the Public (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Museum Closed to the Public (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Walking Tour: First Addition (09/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for a walking tour through historic First Addition, Lake Oswego! A docent will lead you through the neighborhood, sharing stories of the "original" incorporated city of Oswego. From community life to shopping to the residents who made these houses their home, you'll uncover the history right before your eyes. Houses, buildings, and everything in between!

This tour will cover approximately 1.41 miles of walking on mostly even terrain.

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 1 (10/23/2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Something isn't right here. That book is out of place. There is a card in the display case, but no item behind it. There are antiques in the incorrect place; and artefacts that are standing wrong side up. Clearly, the venue needs your help. As curators of other nearby museums, you are called to the venue after hours in order to help figure out what is causing these disturbances.

Once inside, you are greeted by one of the exhibits who has come to life. They are happy to show you around and share tales about the other exhibits. As you hear stories from their lives, it becomes clear that one of them is the culprit behind these disturbances. The question is, which one? Succeed and you will find yourself promoted. Fail, and you may find yourself trapped behind glass forever.

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!

Presented by Live History, a Governor General’s Award nominated international touring theatre company who produces site specific customizable mysteries around the world, and the Oswego Heritage Council.

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 2 (10/23/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 3 (10/23/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 1 (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 2 (10/24/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!

Behind Glass Escape Room - Session 3 (10/24/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Join us for an unforgettable escape room adventure!

Will these stories stay behind glass, or will you open a door to the past?

Enter an immersive historic experience where exhibits come to life, and there’s a mystery for you to solve!