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History, Culture & Museums

Visit historic landmarks and community icons on walking tours or road trips across the region. Discover amazing antiquities and a wealth of history at local museums from the University of Oregon's esteemed exhibits to passion-fueled community collections of aircraft, military relics and cultural heritage.

Tour a 100-year-old lighthouse, visit the Mims House which was the first Black-owned property in Eugene, and pay tribute to fallen veterans at the Wall of Honor Memorial.

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Cultural & Heritage Organizations 

Learn about how these cultural and heritage organizations are making a difference.

Discovering the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
: Josie Brown / Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
  • 3 minute read

    • Discovering the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

    I had never heard of Artemisia Gentileschi until I saw one of her stunning paintings exhibited at the… Read More

    Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs
    : Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 2 minute read

    • Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs

    Whether it is Saint Patrick's Day or just another afternoon that calls for a pint of Guinness, these… Read More

    6 International Vacations That Are Actually In Oregon
    : Marco Ycaza
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    • 6 International Vacations That Are Actually In Oregon

    Dreaming of a trip to France's wine country or Norway's legendary waterfalls? Until you take… Read More

    DisOrient Film Festival & Asian American Culture in Eugene
    : Courtesy of Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Photography by Jack Liu.
  • 3 minute read

    • DisOrient Film Festival & Asian American Culture in Eugene

    This weekend, Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, Eugene welcomes the DisOrient Asian American Film… Read More

    Guide to Eugene's Health Food Stores
  • 3 minute read

    • Guide to Eugene's Health Food Stores

    Oregon has an extensive health food store heritage with thriving co-ops and natural food stores. Since… Read More

    Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
  • 7 minute read

    • Strides for Social Justice in Eugene

    Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene… Read More

    Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
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    Strides for Social Justice in Eugene

    Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene. Introduced in 2021, the Strides for Social…