Fort Programs

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Winter Season 2024- TBA

Our winter season programs will be announced by the end of November. Check back later to see our schedule.

Summer Season 2025 -

Talks at the fort begin at the bottom of the hour with talk subjects decided the morning of. If you are interested in knowing the talks ahead of time call us at 503-861-4414 anytime from 9 AM - 5 PM.

A general schedule of possible talks is posted below.

10:30 - Flintlocks: Tools of Survival* OR Talk
11:30 - Talk
12:30 - Talk
1:30 - Flintlocks: Tools of Survival* OR Talk
2:30 - Talk
3:30 - Flintlocks: Tools of Survival OR Talk
4:30 - Talk
5:30 - Lowering of the Colors

* Note that historic weapon firings are subject to current weather and fire safety conditions. If conditions are too dry a normal historical talk will take place instead.

Program Schedule

Up to 11 programs will be offered through the day. Topics and style of programs will vary throughout the day and through the week.

Times

TBA

Program Descriptions

Flintlocks - Tools of Survival:

Presentation on flintlock muzzle loaders that may include stories, historical information, and audience participation followed by the ranger loading and firing the muzzle loader.

Talk:

Twenty to thirty minute presentation about topics related to the Lewis and Clark Expedition and may include topics such as preparations for the journey, survival of the Expedition and unsung heros of the expedition.

Raising and Lowering of the Colors:

Five minute long talk regarding the 15-star 15-striped flag flown above Fort Clatsop. Hearkens in the beginning and end of our days at the fort. Topics may include flag on the expedition, the war of 1812, or the symbolism of the flag.

Netul Walk:

A thirty minute quarter mile hike with a ranger down the Netul River Trail. Talks and topics may include discussing native plants, birds, wildlife, and experiences of the Expedition. This is available as staffing allows, please call in advance to confirm hikes for the day.

Historical Demonstration: All day

Ongoing programs that allows participants to gain a better understanding of a specific aspect of the expedition, and have the opportunity to touch replica items that they expedition would have used, or try an activity commonly completed by the Corps of Discovery. Examples of demonstrations include quill pen wirting, flint and steel fire starting, candle making, hides and furs, and more!