The building for the Sandy Area Historical Museum is relatively shiny and new, having been built in 2009.
However, the historical society itself goes back to 1926.
In addition, the building itself is on land that was part of the Barlow Road, which crossed the area from 1845 to 1919.
Literally at the crossroads of local history, we found enthusiastic staff with lots of information on the exhibits and the history of the area.
Signage was pretty helpful as well.
There are exhibits on early commerce and the timber industry, as well as prominent community members.
It does frequently get used for research, including family history research.
They have helpfully included a play area for researchers accompanied by children.
One thing that may have been a little surprising is that there were no films or touchscreens; multimedia usage has become very common.
There is enough to look at that you may find you don't notice the absence.
It is also very conveniently located, near Jonsrud Viewpoint and Joe's Donuts and on the way to Mt. Hood, where you really can't miss it.
It's worth taking some time to stop by.
And let us not forget, it is one more stop on Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail.
COVID: It is indoors and enclosed, so I recommend masking.
Accessibility: There is an elevator and handicapped restrooms. This being a modern building is helpful for that.
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