Visit Astoria Explore the History of Astoria and the Impact of the Astor Expedition

nspired by Chris Coleman’s adaptation Astoria DAY  brewed beers. We recommend trying of Astoria, Portland Center Stage at the 1811 Lager, the Offi cial Bicentennial IThe Armory has developed this itinerary Explore Fort (92345 Beer of Astoria, and Spruce Budd Ale, an to encourage audiences to interact with Rd, Astoria, OR), a replica of the seven-room occasionally offered beer that is brewed in a unique way — by using a story fort built by members of the Lewis and with tips of a spruce tree. Fun fact: Spruce produced for the stage as a lens to explore Clark Expedition after reaching the Pacifi c. beer dates back to 1748 when it was Oregon and its rich cultural history. Watch Since is no longer standing, Fort developed by . It would history unfold on stage, then explore the Clatsop will give visitors great insight into have likely been enjoyed by many historical sites in person. Be sure to share what it would have been like to live in Fort making their way to the Pacifi c Northwest. photos of your journey and tag them with Astoria, built just fi ve years after the Lewis www.fortgeorgebrewery.com #VisitAstoria. and Clark Expedition concluded. Stay at the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa www.nps.gov/lewi (10 Basin St, Astoria, OR) and experience the Portland DAY Visit Fort Stevens Park (1675 Peter majesty of the mighty from Iredale Rd, Hammond, OR) containing a Start your journey by exploring the the comfort of your hotel room. The Cannery smorgasbord of historical sites, including a breadth of Oregon’s history at The Oregon Pier Hotel & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel Native American Longhouse. Fort Stevens Historical Society (1200 SW Park Ave, offering unparalleled views of the Columbia was built in 1864 after the American Civil Portland, OR). The winter exhibit, Oregon River and Cape Disappointment. War (long after the Astor Expedition) My Oregon, tells Oregon’s overall story from www.cannerypierhotel.com and is the approximate site of a Clatsop the region’s earliest inhabitants to early Village known as Neahkeluk, the largest settlements and industries. www.ohs.org Native American village in the area during Visit Portland Center Stage at The its time. You can also see one of the Armory (128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR) oldest shipwrecks on the West Coast still to see Astoria: Part One running January accessible to visitors: The Peter Iredale 14 – February 12, 2017. Based on the best- shipwreck, which has been stuck in the selling book by Peter Stark, the true story sands of the park since the early 1900s. of a harrowing dual journey — one over www.oregonstateparks.org land, one by sea. Just two years after the Stop for a quick photo opportunity at the Lewis and Clark Expedition concluded, Welcome to Astoria sign (Taylor Ave & President Jefferson and Hamburg Ave, Astoria, OR). Next to the sign turn their sights westward and begin one is the Astoria Sesquicentennial plaque that of history’s most dramatic but largely honors John Jacob Astor and the founding forgotten conquests. Part One is about of Astoria. the epic journey to Astoria, and Part Two (premiering in January, 2018) is about Visit the memorial and partial replica the establishment of Astoria, the first of Fort Astoria (Exchange St & 15th St, permanent settlement on Astoria, OR) on the backside of Fort George the West Coast. www.pcs.org Brewery. Fort Astoria was established in 1811 by employees of The Astor Expedition Stay at the Mark Spencer Hotel (409 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR), a short walk Dine at Fort George Brewery (1483 from Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Duane St, Astoria, OR) located on the site shops and other Portland attractions. of Fort Astoria. They offer delicious food The Astoria Column www.markspencer.com to complement a great selection of locally

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Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world, at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum (1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR). Located on Astoria’s historic waterfront, the museum features one of the most extensive maritime collections on the West Coast, including a model replica of the that was commanded by Captain during the Astor Expedition. You’ll also enjoy historic navigation maps and many more interactive exhibits and displays. www.crmm.org

Climb the spiral staircase to the top of The creative team for Astoria: Part One at Fort Clatsop The Astoria Column (1 Coxcomb Dr, Astoria, OR) and take in the beautiful panoramic view of the Columbia River Bar. Standing a majestic 125 feet high, the column features 14 murals that depict the history of Astoria, including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the arrival of the Astor Expedition aboard the Tonquin. Also located on Coxcomb Hill is a cement replica of Chief ’s burial canoe, a well- respected leader of the Native American Chinookan people who assisted the Astor Expedition on several occasions. www.astoriacolumn.org Stay a second night at the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa (10 Basin St, Astoria, OR). www.cannerypierhotel.com

This project was made possible in part Fort Stevens Park Columbia River Maritime Museum by a grant from Travel Oregon.

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