Oregon Daughters are proud to own and maintain four museums which celebrate and preserve our state's history.  Under Oregon State Regent, Lillian Eaton Stewart, a goal to ensure long-term financial support for these treasures was implemented by the establishment of an endowment fund.  Tualatin Chapter Daughters have adopted the museums as a primary focus of our work in the community.  Our participation includes fund raising events, acting as docents to visiting school children, providing yard and garden upkeep to the beautiful grounds at Champoeg, and serving on various museum committees.

Please consider adding a visit to these sites if you live in Oregon or plan a visit to our state. 

The Robert Newell House Museum Complex, near Champoeg Park, Oregon, is comprised of the Newell House Museum, the Butteville School House, and the Butteville Jail.  Built in 1852, the Newell House was in desperate need of repair when it was acquired by the Oregon State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (OSSDAR) in 1952.  Now repaired, and with beautifully restored interior rooms, the house is open for tours and hosts numerous functions, including weddings, throughout the year.  Permanent collections include furnishings, inaugural gowns worn by many of the wives of Oregon's governors, quilts and coverlets, and over 100 West Coast Indian baskets.

8089 Champoeg Road NE
St. Paul, OR 97137
(503) 678-5537 

The Pioneer Mother's Memorial Cabin, also at Champoeg Park, is a replica of a pioneer cabin built by the OSSDAR in 1931.  Overlooking the beautiful Willamette River, it honors early pioneer mothers.  The cabin is open for tours and hosts school children each year who enjoy learning pioneer activities such as washing clothes on a washboard, carding wool, and baking bread.

8035 Champoeg Rd. NE
St. Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2237

The Caples House Museum Complex, located in Columbia City, Oregon, is perched on a hillside above the graceful Columbia River.  In addition to the historic Caples home, other points of interest include a tool shed, country store, the Knapp Center, and Children's Attic.  Activities include teas, art shows, and viewing the Christmas Ship flotilla down the Columbia from the home.  Weddings at the House or in the nearby Heritage Orchard are sure to charm one and all.

1925 First Street  
Columbia City, OR 97018
(503) 397-5390 

Located in Lakeview, Oregon, the Schminck Memorial Museum was willed to the OSSDAR in 1948 by past regent of the Lakeview Chapter, Lula Schminck, and her husband, Dalph.  Avid collectors of pioneer memorabilia, over 5,000 items are on display.

128 South E Street  
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-3134