magical history tour

2023 Magical History Masquerade

Join the Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum aboard the sternwheeler for our 8th year of Magical History Tour dinner cruises! This blast from the past comes with an enchanting new theme- the Magical History MASQUERADE. Support the spookiest museum in the Gorge at this spirited soiree on October 14, from 6pm-9pm.

Tickets include the twilight cruise, an Italian-style dinner, dancing, live music, a silent auction, raffle, and costume contest. Cash bar. Masquerade costume strongly encouraged, nice-casual attire requested for non-costumed guests. Vegan and gluten-free dinner options will be available on the buffet.

The Cascade Locks Historical Museum is always open for free admission the day of Magical History Tour. Come early and see the museum at no additional charge.

Big News! Silent auction is also ONLINE!

New! Join the auction fun online!

In an effort to include our supporters who are not yet comfortable attending in-person events, we are going to attempt a hybrid online AND in-person silent auction. Head over to our auction site to preview the auction catalog. 

The online auction will run from 5:00 PM on MONDAY (today!) until 11:45 PM on THURSDAY NIGHT. The auction then transitions to the live event at Magical History Tour on Friday, October 1, for continued bidding in-person. Some additional items will be added to the auction onboard the boat.

How it works:

  1. Bid online, just like you did for last year’s online auction.

  2. If you are not attending the event, but see something you REALLY want, use the “Buy It Now” button to guarantee you win.

  3. Bid sheets for the live event will be generated including your online bids. Bidding re-opens at the live event, and you may be out-bid.

  4. Attend the live event to continue bidding in-person!

  5. Win super-cool items and experiences from our generous donors while supporting the Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum!

If no one out-bids you at the live event, you will be notified of your victory on Saturday, October 2. Items will be available for pickup at the museum from October 2-4, from 11am-4pm. No appointments will be necessary for pickup this year. USPS Flat Rate shipping is also available for most items.

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Get in on the fun!

There are still event tickets available! Come cruise with us aboard sternwheeler Columbia Gorge on Friday, October 1, for our 7th annual Magical History Tour. This event includes a light dinner, live music from the Too Loose Band with Steve Shroy, and, of course, the silent auction. Tickets are $75 for the general public, and $60 for museum members.

Join us Friday, October 1, 2021 from 6pm to 10 pm. Boarding begins at 5:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Information: We will follow all current safety requirements for restaurants/dining at this event. Masks are required indoors while not seated at your table and on outdoor decks if it is not possible to maintain social distance. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the ship. Tickets are fully refundable if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19 and need to not attend the event.

Want to support the Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum even more? Make a tax-deductible donation today.

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We are grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor, Portland Spirit Cruises and Events.

7th Annual Magical History Tour - October 1, 2021

Join us for our 7th Annual Magical History Tour! This gala fundraiser event takes place aboard sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Portland Spirit. The event will take place on October 1, 2021 from 6pm-10pm. Boarding begins at 5:30 PM.

In addition to the sunset cruise, tickets include dinner, music, dancing, and a silent auction. Join us for the best party on the river!

Tickets for this event are $60 for members, $75 for non-members. Tickets are on sale now at the museum and online.