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Star Block Patchwork Quilt
circa mid-1800s
This collection of unique paintings comes from The Lightbearer collection. The Lightbearers organization was founded by Baron Eugene Fersen in the early 1920s.
After fleeing Russia before WWI and the Russian Revolution, Fersen traveled across the US teaching the Lightbearer philosophy. In the 1930s, he settled in the Pacific Northwest, purchasing a mansion in Seattle. Eventually, he was drawn to the Columbia River Gorge, which he believed to be a “spiritual vortex.”
The pieces of this collection, gifted to or commissioned by Fersen himself, visually represents his New Age Enlightenment philosophies and teachings which were influenced by his mother and various world religions.
Most notably are pieces from Henry Malcom Thurburn. Thurburn became a resident artist to Fersen illustrating his influential book from 1923, Science of Being.
Lost to Time: Broughton Flume
Available Now
Join us as we pay tribute to the legacy of the Broughton Flume with a new exhibit at the Columbia Gorge Museum. From 1923 to 1986, this engineering marvel brought economic success and fame to Skamania County.​
Learn about the historical moments of the flume, from its origins to its time on Lassie to ultimately its closure. We would like to thank the Broughton family for donating the objects and photographs in the exhibit.
Featured:
Julie Broughton
Hal Broughton
Isabella Rios (museum intern)
Awarded to athletes and officials
Designed by: Otto Placzek
VISITING THE OLYMPICS: Roy Craft in Germany 1936
Opening: September 1st
Star Block Patchwork Quilt
circa mid-1800s
As all eyes are on Paris, France for the 2024 Olympic Games, our Museum will look back on the Games of 1936 through the experience and writing of Stevenson’s Roy Craft.
Born in 1908, Craft began as a writer and publisher at age 16. His career progressed to the editor of the Stars and Stripes in Europe, publicist for celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, and owner of the Skamania County Pioneer!
For those auspicious 1936 Games, Craft was tapped to represent several west coast newspapers. He sent back interesting articles and left memorabilia from the Games to the CGM, including images of the University of Washington’s winning Boys of the Boats Olympic team, as well as hand-written records of winning runs by Jesse Owens.
Visit us for this direct look to that period in history, including medals, programs, photographs of the Games, and the characters that played a role.
Photographer: Lauren Welborn
General Admissions
Available for purchase at the front desk of the museum
Paid Admissions
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Adults................................ $10
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Seniors (Over 60).......... $8
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Students........................... $8
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Children (6-12).............. $6
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Family (4+)....................... $30
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Group Tours..................... $8 per guest
Available Discounts
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AAA Members............... 10% off
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Military.............................. 10% off
Free Admissions
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CGM Members
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NARM Members
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Ft. Vancouver Regional Library Pass
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Libraries of Eastern Oregon Pass
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Richland Library System Pass
Host An Event To Remember
Are you looking to host an office party, wedding, birthday party, class reunion, or maybe just a great get together? If so we would love to host it.
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The museum boasts thousands of square feet of available space including a meeting room, theater, large outdoor patio, as well as the Grand Gallery. Our staff would love to show you the space and help make your event one to remember.