Cascade Geographic
Society's
SPRING 2001 Classes
(Graduate & Undergraduate cooperative Education
Classes through Portland State University)
Payment Notice:
Please note regarding payment for classes: make out one
check (to P.S.U.) or pay with your credit card. You need to do this separately
for each class. Check or credit card must be processed through Cascade
Geographic Society, and must be received prior to the second class date .
Payments not received by then may delay official registration and credit/grade.
Please call (503) 622-4798 (Michael) or (503) 658-6233 (Nita) for information or
registration.
Important Notice:
Participants must be prepared to begin on time and bring the following: sack
lunch & snacks; $10 for museum fees, if needed; extra money in case of
emergencies; proper dress and shoes to fit the weather conditions & season.
Optional: camera & film.
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CLASSES:
Mount St.
Helens for the Curious -- June 26
Historic Columbia River Highway Heritage
Excursions -- June 27
Nearly
Forgotten Segments of the Old
Columbia River Highway -- June 28
Mt. Hood: Exploring A Living Volcano -- July 10
Exploring the Old Mt. Hood Loop
Heritage Sites -- July 11
Messages In Stone: Columbia River Gorge
Rock Art & Native American Heritage -- July 13
Nearly Forgotten Routes & Sites
of Mt. Hood's Oregon Trail -- July 17
Graveyards & Tombstones of Mt. Hood's Oregon Trail Eastern Routes
-- July 18
Frontier Times & Ways: Living History
Experience -- July 19
Stories of the Ancestors: Native
American Storytelling -- July 24
Landscapes of Time & Heritage: Mt.
Hood Sacred Sites & Cultural Areas -- July 25
Portland Underground: Maritime History
of the Infamous Shanghai tunnels -- July 28
Oregon Coast Lighthouses in History & Myth
-- Aug 1
Oregon Coast Maritime History & Folklore
-- Aug 5
~~~~ Tours & Other Special Educational Programs ~~~~
TOUR MOUNT
HOOD'S INFAMOUS OREGON TRAIL WITH YOUR CLASS THIS SPRING OR AUTUMN (other
pages are devoted for specifics Spring, Autumn
or Winter)
Through the years, it has become tradition to many schools to visit the Oregon Trail on Mount Hood with the
Cascade Geographic Society, and this would be an ideal adventure for you, your class, and parent helpers. Some
come during the Autumn season, while others come in the Spring. Some schools have elected to come both in the Autumn and Spring so that they can see those areas of the Oregon Trail that are generally closed. They begin their
unit in the Fall and conclude toward the end of the school year. The Cascade Geographic Society provides a special timeline so that the progress of the emigrants traveling over Mt. Hood can be followed by the class. The Spring trip
is not only a perfect wrap-up to the unit, but a reward for studying hard and learning about a most intriguing part of the history of the westward movement. Bring history alive by taking advantage of this field trip opportunity where
you can follow in the wake of the "Prairie Schooners". The sites that will be visited during this day-long excursion include emigrant graves and campsites, wagon ruts and swales, primary and secondary routes, tollgates, stream
"fords", Summit Prairie, Pioneer Woman's Grave, Devils Half-Acre, Barlow Pass, and much more, including the infamous Big Laurel Hill, where pioneers were forced to lower their covered wagons down over its
dangerously-steep cliffs. This special interpretative tour will be enhanced with multi-cultural stories of the past about the Native Americans, the emigrant travelers, and the African-American pioneers who came West. This is a
very popular field trip so sign-up early and reserve a day or two by calling (503) 622-4798.
155th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BARLOW TRAIL
The Autumn of 2001 will mark the 156th Anniversary of the first attempted crossing of Mt. Hood's
Oregon Trail, and the 155th Anniversary of the first toll road over the Cascade Mountain Range.
Known as the Barlow Trail, this was the final overland link of the Oregon Trail that allowed
emigrant travelers a cheaper but far more dangerous alternative to rafting their covered wagons
down the Columbia River. In 1845, the wagon parties of Samuel Kimbrough Barlow, Joel Palmer,
and William Rector joined together and attempted to make the first crossing of the 11,235-foot
Mt. Hood by widening an Ancient Indian path. From mid-September through December, they
battled their way through the thick timber of the Mountain's southern flank, and failed. They had to
cache their "Prairie Schooners" and most of their possessions in a crudely-made log cabin, and
hiked out. They didn't reach Oregon City until Christmas Day. The following year Barlow
received a charter from the Provisional Government of Oregon and started a toll road which
required, amongst other things, lowering their wagons down the steep cliffs of Big Laurel Hill
with ropes. Today, with the expertise of an interpreter with the Cascade Geographic
Society, experience this unique and colorful history by visiting emigrant campsites, graves, tollgates,
wagon ruts and swales, and even the infamous Big Laurel Hill, the worst section of the 2,000-plus
mile Oregon Trail. Or, study Old-Growth Forests, wetlands, Wild Rivers, Salmon and wildlife
habitats, ethno-botany, environmental issues, and more, all located alongside this historic trail.
Just give us a call at (503) 622-4798 for further information and details. We'll work with
you to develop just the right field studies experience for you and your class.
STEP INTO NATURE THROUGH "MOUNT HOOD'S OLD-GROWTH WILDERNESS ODYSSEY"
(Other pages are devoted to
specifics)
Experience "Mt. Hood's Old-Growth Wilderness Odyssey" with your class. Participants
will learn about both the Rivers and the Forests in this inter-disciplinary approach that also
illustrates how history and culture relates to the natural environment. Spend the day in a
33-acre Old-Growth Forest, complete with small Lake, River, Wetlands, and lots of Wildlife and
Salmon. This unique outdoor classroom will allow you to study environmental science,
fisheries, social studies, language arts, art, and more. We'll design a program to fit your needs.
Call (503) 622-4798 for details.
WANT TO TOUR PORTLAND'S SHANGHAI TUNNELS WITH YOUR CLASS?
If you would like to explore "Portland Underground" with your class, make your
reservations now. Limited tours of Portland's infamous underground are available. The secret
history of the Shangahi Tunnels of the "City of Roses" is awaiting your discovery and
exploration. This unique tour changes each term as as more segments are opened. For additional
information and reservations, please call (503) 622-4798.
HOW YOU AND YOUR CLASS CAN KEEP WILDLIFE
FROM BEING KILLED ON ROADS
You and your class or organization can assist the Cascade Geographic Society from
keeping wildlife from being killed on roads in the Mount Hood Area by sponsoring a
"Wild Animal Warning Reflector". These unique devices are placed along roads in wildlife migration corridors
and are beneficial to the animals during the high-kill periods, which is between dusk and dawn. When the light of the on-coming traffic passes this section of road that has the
"reflector" mounted on a 3-foot post, Deer, Elk, Bear, Cougar, Bobcat, Coyote, Raccoons, and other wild animals will wait until the
vehicle(s) pass. The cost is only $20 a reflector. This is a great class project. Every reflector makes a difference. This is an important and critical fund-raising project! For additional information how you can help, please call (503) 622-4798. Or, write: Save Our Wildlife, P.O. Box 398, Rhododendron, OR. 97049.
ENVIRONMENTAL & OREGON TRAIL PROJECTS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS
Last school year, over 350 volunteers from Portland Metropolitan Area schools assisted
in restoring the natural environment and sections of the Oregon Trail but much work is left.
If you want to contribute some volunteer time to benefit fish and wildlife, we could surely
utilize you. Many things have contributed to the poor conditions of our Northwest, and we still
have fish and wildlife habitats in need of enhancement or restoration. Help Salmon and wildlife
species by lending Cascade Geographic Society a hand. Project sites range from the Columbia and
Willamette Rivers to Mt. Hood. For more ways to get involved please see our volunteer
page. Give Nita Kreuzer, Volunteer Coordinator, a call at (503) 658-6233 [evenings].
STORYTELLING
The Cascade Geographic Society can provide a professional storyteller for your
class, organization, workshop, seminar, or other gatherings. Specializing in Native American
myths, true stories of the Oregon Trail and the Mountain Men- told in period clothing and
utilizing the music and artifacts of those times of long ago, around a special indoor campfire-history does come alive! Reserve a performance for "Native American Myths and Legends of the
Northwest", a lone storyteller in period clothing or the complete program with Indian drumming,
singing, dancing, and storytelling. Or, Tales of the Oregon Trail, featuring a storyteller in
period clothing, retelling the famous and infamous stories of this ancient 2000-plus mile trail
of the Indians and the "Prairie Schooners". In addition, there are many other programs that
feature oral tradition such as the following: Tall Tales of the Pacific Northwest and Stories
of Other Oddities (true or not, these stories are part of the folklore of this most unique
geographic area); Taming the New Eden (Stories of Settling the Willamette Valley), the oral
history of the American Indians and the others who emigrated West -- (the Oregon Trail pioneers,
the missionaries, the Chinese, the African-Americans, the Gypsies, and others); Tales of Old
Oregon (stories of its history and how this geographic region became a state); and more.
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
We offer a special half-day, one, two, or three-day workshop that teaches you how to
not only tell stories, but how to write stories. This special process, Writing Oral Tradition,
combines various disciplines -- language arts, drama, speech, history, etc. The sessions include
storytelling performances, classroom presentations (such as oral traditions in the Northwest,
North America, and around the world, the art and techniques of storytelling, the use of props,
blending music and dance, the use of research in storytelling, the process of writing stories,
editing stories, etc.), and more. The production of a hardbound book of stories is also an
option in this very unique workshop for both educators and their students.
DETAILED CLASS INFORMATION for PSU Classes
Mount St.
Helens for the Curious Educator
(New as of June 25, 2001) 1 Credit Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $125
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: June 25 (Mon.), 9 a.m. -noon --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & June 26 (Tues.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- -- Meet in front of the former cinema at Mall 205, S.E. 102nd & Washington, Portland, Oregon.
When Mount St. Helens exploded on May 18th, 1980, the natural
landscape of this snow-capped peak was transformed into a new mountain once
again, like it had in its past eruptions. This class explores Mount St. Helens'
many thousands of years of eruptive history, with a focus on both the oral
traditions of Native American tribes, the journal observations of Euro-American
explorers and fur traders, those of the American settlers, and the loggers and
miners. Participants will be guided through the mountain's north side volcanic
terrain and visitor centers, linking the peak's multi-cultural history and oral
traditions with modern geologic research. This volcano's eruption, not
forgetting its daily rumblings from its earthquakes, reminds us that the other
once-fiery peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range could possibly reawaken in our
lifetime.
Historic Columbia River Highway Heritage
Excursions
(New as of June 25, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $120
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: June 25 (Mon.), Noon-3:00 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & June 27 (Wed.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- -- Meet in the parking lot in front of Mikasa at Columbia Gorge Outlet Stores, Troutdale, Oregon.
The Old Columbia River Highway was constructed between the
years of 1913 to 1915, and was a replacement to the Native American and pioneer
trails that passed through this special gorge that was possessed with scenic and
geologic marvels. This class explores that historic roadway and history of the
Columbia River through an educational excursion. This highway was not only
considered an early-day engineering wonder as it etched its way through a rugged
gorge created by volcanic upheavals, but is considered to be one of the most
beautiful scenic roadways in all of the world. From the mouth of the Sandy River
eastward to Multnomah Falls, participants will venture forth, learning about the
many special cultural, historical, and natural sites and features that depict
the history of American Indians, the Euro-American explorers, the fur traders,
the Oregon Trail pioneers, the homesteaders and miners, as well as the early-day
tourist providers and recreationalists, and the history of this special road.
Visit waterfalls, scenic vistas, historic buildings and towns, natural areas,
pioneer sites, and much more, as this historic highway unfolds before you while
new ideas and information are shared with you that should enrich your classroom
learning environment and enhance curriculums. A most unique way to learn while
exploring.
Nearly
Forgotten Segments of the Old
Columbia River Highway
(New as of June 25, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $120
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: June 25 (Mon.), 3-6 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & June 28 (Thurs.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- Meet in the parking lot in front of Mikasa at Columbia Gorge Outlet Stores, Troutdale, Oregon.
Possessed by engineering wonder and the scenic wonders of a
volcanic gorge, the Columbia River Highway passes through some of the most
breath-taking landscapes in the world. Constructed between the years of 1913 to
1915, the early-day road builders pushed this "modern" roadway through
a rugged country that plagued the Oregon Trail pioneers and early-day
homesteaders with its dramatic but treacherous terrain. It was also the ancestral home for many indigenous people, whose heritage
sites span this early thoroughfare. This class will allow participants to explore
the many special cultural, historical, and natural sites and features that
depict the culture and history of Native Americans, the Lewis and Clark
Expedition and other Euro-American explorers, the fur traders, and much more.
Visit Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Hood River, and steamboat landings, old
military fort sites, and more. Participants will also cross over the Bridge of
the Gods and travel Highway 14 to Skamania Lodge and Museum, Beacon Rock, and
other sites of interest.
Mt. Hood: Exploring A Living Volcano
(New as of July 9, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $115
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 9 (Mon.), 9 a.m. -noon --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 10 (Tues.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
Mount Hood is one of the most significant peaks to rise up
out of the Cascade Mountain Range. This 11,235-foot Mt. Hood was born some 13
million years ago as a storm of fire and molten lava heaved up its impressive
presence on the rugged Cascade skyline and created a geologic wonder. Since that
time, this Mountain, which was called Wy'East by the Native Americans, has been
enshrined in rich mythology and legends as it continued to periodically belch
streams of smoke, shake from its ever-present earthquakes, and even erupt. The
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) unknowingly found evidence of a recent
eruption along the Sandy River, which had literally buried entire forests which
later became known as "Ghost Forests". And during the days of the
Oregon Trail, frightened emigrants, traveling over the Mountain's southern flank
on the Barlow Trail, witnessed bouts of fire and smoke that exploded from this
cantankerous snow-clad cone. Today, Mt. Hood is believed to be awakening from
its "sleeping" state, with geologists predicting a major eruption
within the next 30 years and as early as 15. With its past eruptions and rich
heritage of indigenous people, the educational opportunities are literally
unlimited. This class explores some of the indigenous oral traditions associated
with Mt. Hood and its volcanic landscape through a series of interpretative
tours that will link its diversified multi-cultural history with the near-secret
"Ghost Forests" and their picturesque beauty.
Exploring the Old Mt. Hood Loop
Heritage Sites
(New as of July 9, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $115
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 9 (Mon.), Noon - 3 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 11 (Wed.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
Travel the scenic and nearly-forgotten segments of the
historic Old Mt. Hood Loop Highway that traversed segments of the Oregon Trail
over Mt. Hood, and step back into time while moving toward the future.
Constructed between 1919 and 1926, this beautiful and winding roadway was
accented with outstanding concrete and stone bridges, and stone water fountains,
and took travelers through some breath-taking country accented with waterfalls,
picturesque canyons and streams, scenic vistas, and ancient forests.
Participants will follow this first modern road over the rugged natural
landscapes of this 11,235-foot Mountain and study its heritage sites. From
Native Americans to the Barlow Trail, to pioneer settlement and homesteading, to
the development of quaint high-country villages, to the early-day resort
development and tourism, to the era of the Civilian Conservation Corps, history and its relationship to Nature
will be studied. The educational opportunities are abundant as you learn about
the multi-cultural history and natural resources through this very special
journey that should enrich your classroom learning environment. A most unique
way to learn while exploring.
Messages In
Stone:
Columbia River Gorge
Rock Art & Native American Heritage
(New as of July 9, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $130
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 9 (Mon.), 3-6 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 13 (Friday.), 8-3:30 p.m. -- Meet in the parking lot in front of Mikasa at Columbia Gorge Outlet Stores, Troutdale, Oregon.
Renowned for its scenery and geologic wonders, the Columbia
River Gorge draws millions of visitors each year. This spectacular natural
landscape is an ideal outdoor educational laboratory, with over 10,000 years of
Native American history that has been interwoven into special heritage sites
that represent a unique history worthy of exploration. Participants will visit
places where messages from the past have been etched into stone, telling the
stories of Coyote and other animals who became part of the myths and legends of
indigenous people of this great river. Also explored will be areas utilized by
the Lewis and Clark "Corps of Discovery" during the years of
1805-1806, pioneer forts, scenic vistas, natural areas, and more. A special
focus will be on indigenous culture, religion, oral traditions, and the role
of the salmon in their culture, way of life, and survival.
Participants will explore a wealth of heritage treasures like Horse Thief Lake,
Stone Henge, Maryhill Museum, Celilo Village, and others.
Nearly Forgotten Routes & Sites
of Mt. Hood's Oregon Trail
(New as of July 16, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $115
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 16 (Mon.), 9-Noon p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 17 (Tues.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
Over 150 years ago, emigrant travelers risked their lives
following an ancient Native American path over Mt. Hood, believing this route
was a simple alternative to rafting their covered wagons down the Columbia
River. However, this route of the Oregon Trail proved to be the worst in all of
the 2,000-plus miles that was traveled by the Eden-seeking overlanders. Known as
the "Barlow Trail" after Samuel Kimbrough Barlow, the pioneer
businessman who charged the travelers to pass through this mountain's rugged
landscapes, this was no road in even the most liberal definition of the word.
Danger plagued every mile. While nearly the entire route was bad, the worst was
"Big Laurel Hill" where travelers were forced to lower their wagons
down steep cliffs with rawhide ropes, all the while praying that these frayed
"lifelines" would not break and cast their fate on the mercy of the
rocks below. Today, you can follow in the wake of these pioneers and stand in
their "footprints" as you study the incredible history of this trail
first hand. A focus will be on the rich multi-cultural history, which dates back
to over ten thousand years of Native American use prior to the coming of the
first whites, as well as the role of other cultures. Participants will visit
near-forgotten grave sites, stream :"fords", places where the original wheel
ruts and swales have left their mark upon the natural landscape, and many other
special historical places.
Graveyards &
Tombstones of Mt. Hood's Oregon Trail Eastern Routes
(New as of July 16, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $115
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 16 (Mon.), Noon-3 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 18 (Wed.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
The Oregon Trail routes that followed the ancient Native
American paths over Mt. Hood, proved to be the most terrible paths over the
Cascades. However, the usually forgotten countryside of the rugged southeastern
landscape that the wagon trail passed through would also claim the lives of the
travelers prior to crossing the mountain. The graves littered the route that led
to the later-day settlements of Dufur, Tygh Valley, Wamic, Smock Prairie, White
River, Devil's Half Acre, and Barlow Pass. This class will guide its
participants on a special interpretative excursion over this rugged wilderness
path, guiding them to a former tollgate, campsites, little-known routes, cabin
sites, and solitary graves and cemeteries, in addition to an old frontier hotel,
pioneer schoolhouse, an octagon barn, and much more, all of which make up both
the famous and the infamous sites of this area. This is an opportunity to travel
to some little-known segments of the Oregon Trail and learn about the terrible
ordeal that thousands of emigrants had to endure in order to reach the
Willamette Valley. Explore while you learn in the wake of the "prairie
schooners".
Frontier
Times & Ways: Living History Experience for Educators
(New as of July 16, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $130
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 16 (Mon.), 3-6 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 18 (Thurs.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
The frontier times could be burdensome to the early-day
pioneer settlers, but it was the only way of life that they knew. This class is
designed for educators, to allow them to experience some of the chores and tasks
that faced the early-day homesteaders in the Old Oregon Country through this
unique "hands-on" experience of the past that is all situated in a
unique 1840's setting. Participants will come to understand the challenges of
the Wilderness that taxed the endurance and emotional stability, as well as the
physical strength, of the Oregon Trail emigrants and settlers. During those
times, survival was based not only upon the intelligence that they employed in
their daily tasks and chores, but also on how they cooperated and worked with
others. This class allows the participants to experience some elements of the
workday on the frontier, such as dutchoven cooking, fashioning metal in a
blacksmith shop, candle- and soap-making, making fire without the use of
matches, splitting shakes, cutting wood with a bowsaw and crosscut saw,
fashioning furniture with a foot-powered lathe, and other old-fashioned tools
and skills. Learn about constructing temporary shelters and architecture,
pioneer clothing, and quilting, as well as about folklore and folkways, village
life, and much more. Use historical artifacts and taste pioneer foods and step
back into time.
Stories of the
Ancestors:
Native
American Storytelling and Oral heritage of the Natural Landscape
(New as of July 23, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $120
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 23 (Mon.), 9 a.m. -noon --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 24 (Tues.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
The natural areas of North America, as in the rest of the
world, traditionally represented more than just places of scenic beauty. Many of
these special sites, such as those in the Northwest section of the United
States, served not only as traditional cultural and religious sites that were
utilized by indigenous people, but were sites where stories were born and were maintained
by oral tradition. Although little known or understood by most
non-indigenous people, Native American legends and mythology are represented in
Nature. This class explores this relationship of storytelling to the natural
landscape and how this interplays in American Indian art, as well as the art of
the storytelling process itself. Participants will visit a variety of natural
features and sites, and will learn about the role of oral tradition as
historical and educational tools.
Landscapes of Time & Heritage:
Mt.
Hood Sacred Sites & Cultural Areas
(New as of July 23, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $120
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 23 (Mon.), Noon-3 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 25 (Wed.), 9-4:30 p.m. -- "Stage Stop Road Interpretative Center", 24525 E. Welches Rd., Welches, Oregon.
In every season, the beauty and scenery of the Northwest's
natural areas represent some of the most spectacular in all of the world.
However, they are more than scenic; they represent important traditional
cultural and religious sites that have been utilized by indigenous people for
thousands of years. On Mt. Hood these special places still possess the rich
heritage of traditional Native American history and mythology. This class
explores the sites, way-of-life, and stories and their relationship to the
natural landscape for the past 10,000-plus years. Participants will visit a
variety of natural sites, in addition to traveling sections of historic
indigenous trails. Also studied will be the laws that protect archaeological and
cultural sites; the politics of protecting sacred sites; methods to evaluate
natural sites for cultural heritage, such as wetlands, riparian areas, rock
outcroppings, meadows, etc.
Portland Underground:
Maritime History
of the Infamous Shanghai tunnels
(New as of July 23, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $135
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: July 23 (Mon.), 3-6 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & July 28 (Sat.), 10-5:30 p.m. -- Meet in front of the former cinema at Mall 205, S.E. 102nd & Washington, Portland, Oregon.
The "Portland Underground", more popularly known as
the "Shanghai Tunnels", represents a little-known maritime history not
found in the history books. Hidden in darkness and within the the cloak of
corruption, its story is basically unwritten, and provides a glimpse back into
the past of the "City of Roses". During the "heyday" of the
shanghaiing trade, unsuspecting men were kidnapped and sold to sea captains,
giving Portland the dubious notoriety of being the "worst port in the
world". This class studies this shocking story that is revealed through a
series of explorations of catacombs and forgotten darkened basements which
represent the remnants of this little-told history of human rights violations at
its absolute worst. From the 1850's to as late as the early 1940's, unsuspecting
victims -- most with little or no ties to their families, such as sailors,
loggers, sheepherders, cowboys, ranchhands, and other working stiffs -- learned
first hand about the "darkness and shadows" of this river town that
was wide-open because of its corruption. Many of these individuals who
frequented such places as saloons, gambling parlors, opium dens, and bordellos,
would find themselves dropped through trapdoors into basements, where they were
held hostage in make-shift cells for a period of time, until they were finally
taken through this underground network out to the wharfs and sold to sea
captains ready to "set sail" for the Orient. Once "out to
sea", they soon realized that they were just another one of the many victims who were sold for
"blood money" and made Portland the "Shanghai Capital of the World".
Oregon Coast Lighthouses in
History & Myth
(New as of Aug. 1, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $135
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: Aug. 1 (Wed.), 9 a.m.-Noon --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & Aug. 4 (Sat.), 10-5:30 p.m. -- SITE TO BE ANNOUNCED! PLEASE CALL FOR SPECIFICS!
The Oregon Coast's ten historic lighthouses stand as
monuments to this state's maritime heritage. Preserved by their listing on the
National Register of Historic Places, they have stood for so many years at the
edge of the Pacific Ocean that they are now considered of the rugged coastal
landscape as any other land formation. Historically, the stories behind these
brick towers and frame dwellings, that once sheltered the light keepers, are
exciting. However, myths that have emerged over the years, are equally as
exciting, and these tales are now part of the rugged terrain's folklore that has
now blurred the distinction between fiction and reality. Established between
1870 and 1896, these impressive structures represents a unique heritage worthy
of preserving for future generations. This class focuses around the oral
traditions and folklore of this rich maritime history, identifying the real-life
tragedies that led to their construction that are unveiled through historical
interpretations, site visitations, and storytelling. Here, where the sea meets
the western edge of Oregon, the many stories of the great ships and fishing
boats will be unveiled. Participants will learn about the magnificent
ocean-going canoes that Native Americans utilized on these same treacherous
waters for fishing, whaling, and trading long before the coming of the
Euro-American explorers, the maritime fur traders, and Eden-seeking white
pioneers.
Oregon Coast Maritime History &
Folklore
(New as of Aug. 1, 2001) 1 Credit
Graduate -- CRN: CI 810/Undergraduate -- CRN: CI 410
Instructor: Michael P. Jones Fee: $135
Dates, Times, & Meeting Places: Aug. 1 (Wed.), Noon-3 p.m. --- Deep Creek Lodge, 25580 S.E. Rebman Rd., Deep Creek (near Boring), Oregon; & Aug. 5 (Sun.), 10-5:30 p.m. -- SITE TO BE ANNOUNCED! PLEASE CALL FOR SPECIFICS!
Hidden within the rugged coastal landscape are the timeless
stories the people who live along the Pacific, which are now as much a part of
the sea as it sea itself. Explore the multi-cultural maritime history of the
Oregon Coast through this class that studies the contributions of those who
lived here along with their history, culture, and folklore. From the indigenous
people with their 10,000 year heritage, to the Scandinavians who came to fish
and log the forests, to the the Asians who cleaned fish in the canneries, not
forgetting the Euro-American explorers and fur traders, including the Russians,
and the Spanish, these tales represent a rich history that is largely unknown.
Participants will visit a wide variety of natural areas and sites that possess
the secrets of a silent history that seemingly hides the past but are
outstanding natural classrooms just waiting to be discovered. The class will
provide educators with the opportunity to develop resources for their classroom,
as well as field trip opportunities. A strong focus will be on gathering
information and ideas for cross-curriculum classroom projects.