2022 Memorial Day Weekend

On this holiday for remembrance, visit a museum or explore a historic monument. From visiting a beloved's gravesite to learning more about the men and women who have gone before us as veterans and community builders, Memorial Day offers a time of reflection.

You can peruse the Kalapuya Talking Stones or Nobel Peace Park at Alton Baker Park, visit a memorial monument or mural dedicated to iconic figures like Steve Prefontaine or Opal Whiteley, or walk through a community cemetery.

Please remember cemetery etiquette, moving respectfully, giving others privacy, avoid stepping on graves, or touching crumbling headstones.

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Veteran Memorials

As we approach this Memorial Day we are reminded of President Ronald Reagan's words: "Today is the…

Oregon Coast Military Museum

With the motto "Honoring our veterans by educating our public," the Oregon Coast Military Museum is focused on…

Kalapuya Talking Stones

The Kalapuya Talking Stones were installed in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. These stones were designed…

Eugene Japanese-American Art Memorial

This beautiful garden is an acknowledgement of the Japanese-American internment during World War II that impacted…

Sgt Maximo Yabes Memorial (Vietnam)

First Sergeant Maximo Yabes was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War. He…

Soldiers Memorial (Civil War)

Located in the Pioneer Cemetery beside the University of Oregon campus, a 25-ft tall statue of a Union solider is…

Creswell Veterans' Memorial

Dedicated to veterans of all wars, this memorial was placed in 1968. Creswell honors four fallen servicemen from their…

Florence Veteran's Memorial Park

A small pier commemorated with flags overlooks the Siuslaw River in Historic Old Town Florence. The memorial features a…

Springfield Veterans' Memorial Plaza

During the Vietnam War, 63 military personnel from Lane County lost their lives. They are honored at this Springfield…

Wall of Honor Memorial

A 12-foot granite memorial wall inscribed with the names of 451 Lane County veterans who were killed in the war from…

Nobel Peace Laureate Project

The only Nobel Peace park in the U.S. honoring American Nobel Peace Laureates is in Eugene. Low walls, serene alcoves…

Amanda Trail #1386

The Amanda Trail is a 5.8 mile (9.3 km) historic out-and-back hike that begins at the Cape Perpetua Day Use area on the…

Vietnam War Memorial

Adjacent South Eugene High School's flagpole is a marble slab that lists 11 fallen service members from seven graduating…

Memorial Day Weekend Things to Do

Summer is just around the corner and camping season is kicking in! Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to explore the region's scenic byways on a nearby road trip. Wildflowers are blooming, farm stands are opening and wine tasting rooms are welcoming you in. Make the occasion special by packing along take-out from a local eatery or planning to stop at a favorite roadside restaurant.

It's been a local tradition to visit our wineries over the Memorial Day Weekend, however; a lot has changed over the last several years, so please call ahead to confirm hours and protocols for all wineries, museums and cemeteries.