Coast Culture
Museum celebrates the ‘Perseverance’ of African American pioneers
In recognition of African American History Month, the North Lincoln County Historical Museum will present a program on the history of African Americans in Marion and Polk counties from a recent publication, “Perseverance.” The presentation is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the museum, located at 4907 SW Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Admission is free.
“Since the beginning,” according to a release, “even before the wagon trains, African Americans have played an essential part in building Oregon. In Marion and Polk counties, they overcame the obstacles of wilderness, prejudice and isolation, helping to create a vibrant community. They have often been left out of the paintings and statues, but ‘Perseverance’ brings back many of their names and describes the ways they have made history, taking their rightful place among pioneers past and present in the Willamette Valley.”
Perseverance was published by a group called the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers to shed light on the little-known history of African Americans in Oregon. Willie Richardson, chair of ONWBP, and her vice-chair, Gwen Carr, will conduct the hour-long program.
For more details, call 541-996-6614.
1927 Quilt featured in Newport
“Tile Flower,” a quilt made in 1927 by Evelyn Mae Sweet Shaw, is on display now through May at the Log Cabin Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society. The cotton quilt, now owned by Shaw’s daughter-in-law Rose Shaw, measures 10.25 feet square. The quilter used a blind stitch set on point and alternating with piecing and appliquéing techniques. The quilt is green and white, and is also referred to as “Bouquet of Applique.”
“Several relatives helped stitch the quilt, but their work was so similar that the stitches can’t be distinguished from one another,” Rose Shaw said.
A changing display at the Log Cabin Museum features historic or notable quilts. Quilts constructed prior to 1960 are documented by the Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County, which is sponsored by the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical Society.
The goals of the Quilt Heritage Project are to register all quilts made in or brought to Lincoln County; create a photo archive of quilts with the Lincoln County Historical Society; encourage proper care and storage of heirloom textiles; encourage families to enjoy and retain these special heirloom textiles; and heighten public awareness of quilts as unique pieces of American folk art, especially Oregon folk art.
The Lincoln County Historical Society/Oregon Coast History Center, which includes the Burrows House and Log Cabin museums, is located at 545 SW Ninth St. in Newport. The museums are free and open to the public.
The Burrows House is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Log Cabin is open Thursday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Oregon Coast History Center is administered by the Lincoln County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Lincoln County. For more information, call 541-265-7509.
In recognition of African American History Month, the North Lincoln County Historical Museum will present a program on the history of African Americans in Marion and Polk counties from a recent publication, “Perseverance.” The presentation is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the museum, located at 4907 SW Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. Admission is free.
“Since the beginning,” according to a release, “even before the wagon trains, African Americans have played an essential part in building Oregon. In Marion and Polk counties, they overcame the obstacles of wilderness, prejudice and isolation, helping to create a vibrant community. They have often been left out of the paintings and statues, but ‘Perseverance’ brings back many of their names and describes the ways they have made history, taking their rightful place among pioneers past and present in the Willamette Valley.”
Perseverance was published by a group called the Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers to shed light on the little-known history of African Americans in Oregon. Willie Richardson, chair of ONWBP, and her vice-chair, Gwen Carr, will conduct the hour-long program.
For more details, call 541-996-6614.
1927 Quilt featured in Newport
“Tile Flower,” a quilt made in 1927 by Evelyn Mae Sweet Shaw, is on display now through May at the Log Cabin Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society. The cotton quilt, now owned by Shaw’s daughter-in-law Rose Shaw, measures 10.25 feet square. The quilter used a blind stitch set on point and alternating with piecing and appliquéing techniques. The quilt is green and white, and is also referred to as “Bouquet of Applique.”
“Several relatives helped stitch the quilt, but their work was so similar that the stitches can’t be distinguished from one another,” Rose Shaw said.
A changing display at the Log Cabin Museum features historic or notable quilts. Quilts constructed prior to 1960 are documented by the Quilt Heritage Project of Lincoln County, which is sponsored by the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild in partnership with the Lincoln County Historical Society.
The goals of the Quilt Heritage Project are to register all quilts made in or brought to Lincoln County; create a photo archive of quilts with the Lincoln County Historical Society; encourage proper care and storage of heirloom textiles; encourage families to enjoy and retain these special heirloom textiles; and heighten public awareness of quilts as unique pieces of American folk art, especially Oregon folk art.
The Lincoln County Historical Society/Oregon Coast History Center, which includes the Burrows House and Log Cabin museums, is located at 545 SW Ninth St. in Newport. The museums are free and open to the public.
The Burrows House is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Log Cabin is open Thursday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Oregon Coast History Center is administered by the Lincoln County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Lincoln County. For more information, call 541-265-7509.
SeOnna Moreland, 12, from Nehalem. Photo by Courtney Spitler.
‘A Passion for Fashion,’ in Tillamook
An evening of high fashion on a low budget, called “A Passion for Fashion,” is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Second Street Public Market in downtown Tillamook. The market’s stage will be transformed into a fashion runway, where models will walk with the hottest looks at a bargain price, $12-$60.
This spring fashion event will feature local models, representing a wide range of beauty. They’ll be wearing used and recycled clothing, artfully combined and adapted, and available for sale at the after party. All are welcome to attend.
There will also be a raffle, with tickets $1 each or six for $5. Prizes include $100 cash, gift certificates, health and beauty treatments, a tandem paragliding flight, and other lovely donations. Winners will be drawn at gala intermissions.
Tickets for the Feb. 25 event are $15 for the first row, $10 for the second row, and $5 for the third. Remaining seats are free to the public.
This event is made possible by The Tillamook Revitalization Association, TLC Federal Credit Union, Diamond Art Jewelers, numerous volunteers and local merchants. It’s a fund-raiser, too, with proceeds going to several social and community oriented non-profit organizations in our community, such as: Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center, Kit & Kaboodle, Tillamook’s Food & Clothing Bank, 4-H and CARE.
For details, call the market at 503-842-9797 or head to secondstreetpublicmarket.com.
Daughters host genealogy workshop
Lincoln County Genealogical Society and the Yaquina Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a free genealogy workshop next Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Newport Senior Activities Center. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The first session (10 a.m.) is Genealogy 101, designed for anyone interested in learning how to prepare a family tree. The second session (12:30 p.m.) will be for those who may be interested in DAR membership or working on their supplemental applications.
To take part, bring copies of your family documents for gathering the needed information and to place on your tree or application. Bring a sack lunch and laptops, if you like.
NSDAR is a non-partisan, patriotic organization encouraging its own and community members to support educational and historical preservation programs and patriotism. For additional information on either organization or workshop, call Jane Gray at 541-764-2639, Nancy Edwards at 541-563-5408 or Kristin Bartell at 541-961-3954.
An evening of high fashion on a low budget, called “A Passion for Fashion,” is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Second Street Public Market in downtown Tillamook. The market’s stage will be transformed into a fashion runway, where models will walk with the hottest looks at a bargain price, $12-$60.
This spring fashion event will feature local models, representing a wide range of beauty. They’ll be wearing used and recycled clothing, artfully combined and adapted, and available for sale at the after party. All are welcome to attend.
There will also be a raffle, with tickets $1 each or six for $5. Prizes include $100 cash, gift certificates, health and beauty treatments, a tandem paragliding flight, and other lovely donations. Winners will be drawn at gala intermissions.
Tickets for the Feb. 25 event are $15 for the first row, $10 for the second row, and $5 for the third. Remaining seats are free to the public.
This event is made possible by The Tillamook Revitalization Association, TLC Federal Credit Union, Diamond Art Jewelers, numerous volunteers and local merchants. It’s a fund-raiser, too, with proceeds going to several social and community oriented non-profit organizations in our community, such as: Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center, Kit & Kaboodle, Tillamook’s Food & Clothing Bank, 4-H and CARE.
For details, call the market at 503-842-9797 or head to secondstreetpublicmarket.com.
Daughters host genealogy workshop
Lincoln County Genealogical Society and the Yaquina Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a free genealogy workshop next Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Newport Senior Activities Center. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The first session (10 a.m.) is Genealogy 101, designed for anyone interested in learning how to prepare a family tree. The second session (12:30 p.m.) will be for those who may be interested in DAR membership or working on their supplemental applications.
To take part, bring copies of your family documents for gathering the needed information and to place on your tree or application. Bring a sack lunch and laptops, if you like.
NSDAR is a non-partisan, patriotic organization encouraging its own and community members to support educational and historical preservation programs and patriotism. For additional information on either organization or workshop, call Jane Gray at 541-764-2639, Nancy Edwards at 541-563-5408 or Kristin Bartell at 541-961-3954.
