Newberg Area Historical Society

02/27/2024

Hello Newberg! The NAHS wants your input! Please fill out this survey and tell us what you would like to see from the Historical Society! The survey will be available through the end of March. Thank you for your help!

Please help the Newberg Area Historical Society understand the historic interest of the community.

08/24/2023

September Minthorn Talk and Board Elections - https://mailchi.mp/10f7503bc238/nahs-may-newsletter-15833633
Image features local children, see our latest newsletter for names!

08/23/2023

Here are some more native plants to be on the lookout for in the Newberg area and beyond!

More information can be found at newbergoregon.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/engineering/page/4502/native_plants_for_willamette_valley_yards_booklet.pdf

08/15/2023

Some more fast facts about the Camas Lily for you guys today!

Let us know where you've seen Camas lately!

08/06/2023

Did you know that although Camas is found all up the West Coast, the greatest diversity of Camas Lily is found in Oregon? The two main species we see in the Willamette Valley are Common Camas and the Great Camas.

These sweet bulbs have been providding food for humans and animals alike for thousands of years.

Photo from easytogrowbulbs.com

08/03/2023

In August we're going to be doing a bit of a deep dive into Camas Lilies! These lovely plants are ecologically important to the Willamette Valley and historically valued by the Kalapuya people.

Let us know if you have any questions about Camas plants that you'd like us to address!

Photo from oregonencyclopedia.org

07/28/2023

Stop by to see us at the Old Fashioned Festival! Answer a question about Newberg history and get a sticker! Members stop by and get your free journal!

07/27/2023

Come check out our booth and take a walking tour with us at the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival this weekend!

07/26/2023

Many buildings in town are made from the famous Newberg brick! Can you name any?

Photo courtesy of newbergoregon.gov

07/25/2023

Who remembers the Newberg Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company? 🙋

The Newberg brick was used extensively due to its unique fireproof nature and durability.

Photo courtesy of the George Fox Archives.

07/23/2023

A fun little blast from the past for today! Who else wants to go back to having milk bottles delivered? Let us know if you ever got your milk from Newberg Dairy!

Photos courtesy of the George Fox archives.

07/22/2023

The Kalapuya people of the Willamette Valley were not simple hunter-gatherers as many tend to believe. They actively managed their environments, using fire to concentrate deer, clear underbrush to increase oak and hazelnut production, stimulate berry production, gather insects, and fertilize to***co plots.

Photo courtesy of Oregon History Project.