Site of Oregon’s first provisional government; hosts a variety of living history events. Free; $3 parking fee.
Champoeg Road, St. Paul. 503-678-1251, ext 221 (state park); 503-678-1649 (Friends of Historic Champoeg); www.champoeg.org.

Living history performances, tours and special events.
1501 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, Wash.; 360-816-6230; www.nps.gov/fova.

This restored 1881 house was the childhood home of Herbert Hoover.
115 South River St., Newberg; 503-538-6629.

This estate, listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, features a 1913 log home and extensive gardens. Free.
8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Aloha; 503-629-6355; www.thprd.com/facilities/jenkins.cfm.

A “salt box”-style house built in 1863 by the Young family when they arrived at the end of the Oregon Trail, this home was later converted by the family into the community’s first general store and post office. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
12050 NW Cornell Rd., Beaverton; 503-629-6355; www.thprd.org/facilities/jqay/home.cfm.

The home of John McLoughlin, founder of Ft. Vancouver.
713 Center St., Oregon City; 503-656-5146; www.mcloughlinhouse.org.

Civil War reenactment groups perform throughout the region.
www.nwcwc.org.

Features a Textile and Fiber Arts gallery as well as the Aurora Colony History gallery.
15018 Second St. NE, Aurora; 503-678-5754; www.auroracolonymuseum.com.

Educational tours for large and small groups, overnight packages, horse camps and seasonal events.
1001 SE Evans Rd., Corbett; 503-695-3316; www.oldmcdonaldsfarm.org.

Historic farm includes a farmhouse, barn, pioneer store and blacksmith shop. Check website for special events.
29912 SE Hwy. 211, Eagle Creek; 503-637-6324; www.philipfosterfarm.com.

1914 mansion built by the original owner and publisher of the Oregonian.
3229 NW Pittock Dr.; 503-823-3623; www.pittockmansion.com.

Historic farm with operating blacksmith shop and log house.
20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, Wash.; 360-686-3537; www.pomeroyfarm.org.

Built in 1907-08, this historic home is a classic example of Foursquare architecture. Exhibits include period furniture, kitchen and pantry, sewing room, toys and seasonal displays.
603 Sixth St., Oregon City; 503-655-2866; www.historicoregoncity.org.

Fort Vancouver, Officers Row, Pearson Air Museum and more.
Vancouver, Wash.; 360-816-6230; www.nps.gov/fova/.