Friends of Astoria Column

05/16/2026

We are so excited with all of the community happenings that are tied into the Astoria Column Centennial celebration! 🎉🥳

In addition to our schools, cultural and historical groups, we have some iconic local businesses that are creating their own special honors. 🏆

Both Buoy Beer and Astoria Coffee Company are mixing up special Centennial blends to honor the 100 years of this magnificent monument.

More details to follow on the release dates, and be sure to scoop up these beloved blends while they last! Don't forget the downtown celebration on July 18. Check AstoriaColumn100.org for all details. 💯

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04/29/2026

Last week, as part of the Astoria Column Centennial Celebration,
elementary students were invited  to visit the Column and connect with the it's history through hands-on learning and creative expression. 👨‍🎨🎨🎭✈️

The children participated in art projects, glider decorating, and guided field trips.

These programs are being developed in partnership with local organizations, including the Friends of the Astoria Column and the Clatsop County Historical Society, to ensure a meaningful and educational experience for students.

The Astoria Column Centennial is a community-led celebration marking 100 years of one of Oregon’s most treasured landmarks. Through events, education, and public engagement, the Centennial aims to honor the Column’s historical significance while fostering appreciation for the region’s cultural heritage.

Visit the website AstoriaColumn100.org (http://astoriacolumn100.org/) for more information and all details for the celebration on July 18, 2026! 🎉🥳👏🍾

04/23/2026

We are just under 3 months out from the celebration of the summer in downtown Astoria! 🎉💃✨😎

The Astoria Column Centennial is a full day of fun, honoring 100 years of this magnificent monument - check the website AstoriaColumn100.org for all the details on July 18th.

We have exciting news for our artists and writers! 👨‍🎨🎨✍️

✨Writers get 2 opportunities to shine with both our essay and poetry contest. The judges include author Cheryl Strayed and Oregon’s Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston. Great prizes! 🏆🥇

✨Artists get a chance to design the Centennial commemorative poster, with the winning design professionally printed and distributed to visitors during the celebration, becoming a keepsake honoring one of Oregon’s most iconic landmarks.

All submissions due May 31st.
All info is on the event site AstoriaColumn100.org

04/18/2026

Good morning, Astoria!

It's a beautiful day to visit the Astoria Column.

The gift shop is open 9am-6pm today and tomorrow (Sunday).

Enjoy the weekend, and we hope to see you soon!

04/15/2026

The Writers Guild Astoria, Oregon ✨️📝

Writing Contest to Honor 100th Anniversary of the Astoria Column

In 1926, high above the meeting of river and sea, the Astoria Column was dedicated as a monument to the layered history of place: Indigenous presence, exploration, migration, industry, and resilience. For one hundred years, it has stood watch over Astoria, rising above forest and fog, a spiral story cast in concrete.

To celebrate the Column’s 100th anniversary in 2026, Friends of Astoria Column, in partnership with The Writers Guild, invites writers to contribute new work that reflects on history, place, memory, and what it means to stand at this turning point.

For more information, visit: https://www.thewritersguild.org/astoria-column-writing-contest

04/10/2026

Have you ever wanted to work at the Astoria Column? We have an opening!

This part-time position will cover Saturday evenings, with the opportunity for more hours as we head into the summer season!

For full job details, please see our ad on Indeed.

Questions? Email Meredith at [email protected]

04/09/2026

It’s the 100 Day Countdown to the Astoria Column Centennial! 🎉🥳Mark your calendars for July 18th when we all gather downtown for a birthday celebration to mark 100 Years of this beautiful monument overlooking Astoria. Live entertainment, cultural exhibits, vendor booths, free treats and more. 11-4PM. 🍔🌭🍦🌞