The Historic Columbia River Quarantine Station

Knappton Cove Heritage Center

Examples of Our Programs

Living History

Living Historians Interpreting the Lewis & Clark Expedition!

During the weekend after the 4th of July, typically, you would see the 'Corps of Discovery' encamped on our front lawn. It's a great time for your family to step back in time and interact with costumed interpreters.

Demonstrations Include:

* Handling flintlock firearms

* Fire starting with flint and steel

* Camp cooking

* Making clothing from leather

* Making canoe paddles

November on the North Shore

Museum Open House

"O! How Horriable is the Day"

~ William Clark, 1805, remarking on the weather in his journal.

On the 1st Saturday in November we enjoy

"Hot Cider & History" celebrating the perserverance that brought the Lewis & Clark Expedition all the way to the Pacific.

'Quarantine' in the News!

US Public Health Service Exhibits

As we struggle to learn new ways of fighting the Covid-19 virus, we are hearing a lot about Quarantine. For the history of this practice in the lower Columbia River region, read these recent articles from our local media:

"This Nest of Dangers: Knappton Quarantine Station was our bulwark from contagion"

by Nancy Lloyd &

"Containing Contagion"

by Barbara Lloyd McMichael

We celebrate the history of the Public Health Service at Knappton Cove and hope you'll come visit...when it's safe to do so!