Exploration and Adventure, 100 Years of Discovery – Oregon Cave National Monument, established 1909

Elijah Davidson discovered the caves in 1874 while on a hunting expedition near his home of Williams, Oregon. In 1907, after many explorations by adventurous travel parties and even a failed business venture to develop the cave as a resort, a proposal was submitted to the Federal Government to set aside the caves as a national monument. Two years later on July 12, 1909, President William Howard Taft established 480 acres within Siskiyou National Forest to become Oregon Caves National Monument for its, "unusual scientific interest and importance."

Join in on the events that are happening throughout the centennial season at Oregon Caves!

September

• 11, 12: Classics at the Chateau Series: Alan Matthews, Classical Guitar Soloist
• 18 at 10 am: Williams Trail Commemorative hike and horseback ride to Oregon Caves.  For more information, call 877-245-9022 or visit www.oregoncaveschateau.com.
• 18-20: Haunted Caves Conference--open to the public hosted by the Haunted Hunters.
• 24-27: Employee Reunion Days
• 26:  Oktoberfest at the Chateau

October

• 3:  Oktoberfest at the Chateau
• 9, 10:  Learn-to-Tango Argentine Style at the Chateau
• 17 at 8 pm: Halloween 1930's Costume Ball

And during the week, every Wednesday evening from June through October, join master storyteller David Hodges in the Chateau lobby for stories and poetry readings. More information about these and other events can be found on the Chateau " Special Events " page on the website, www.oregoncaveschateau.com.