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.

Culture & Heritage Events

Cultural & Heritage Experiences

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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… Read More

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  • Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight

    Do you know the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is in quite a few movies? Our small historic towns… Read More

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  • "Animal House" Movie History

    National Lampoon's irreverent and slapstick comedy "Animal House" was filmed in the… Read More

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  • Make Eugene, Cascades & Coast Your Classroom

    Enrichment opportunities for homeschooling families are plentiful across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast… Read More

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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. The Strides for Social Justice app is a unique…