THE CASCADE HEAD BIOSPHERE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTS:

“TWO SIDES OF CASCADE HEAD” 

A 150 year History of the Salmon River Estuary and Neskowin.

Thursday,  January 25th, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This lecture provides an illustrated overview of events at Cascade Head from the late 18th century to the late 20th century.  The research commenced in 1975 with Prof. Beckham's archaeological and historical site surveys and writing of an overview of the historic epoch along the lower Salmon River, on Cascade Head, and at Neskowin.  Topics include the Early Native American presence, The Oregon Coast Reservation, Euro-American settlement, World War II,  recreation, and tourism.  

Our esteemed speaker: Stephen Dow Beckham is a noted American historian known for his work with Native Americans and the American West, especially the Pacific Northwest and the Lewis & Clark Expedition.  He has authored many works, and is Pamplin Professor Emeritus at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. LinkedIn

Another event in our "Natural Arts and Sciences on Tap” series at the Pelican Brew Pub on Siletz Bay.