Origins of the Multnomah County Fair

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Gresham Historical Society presents Origins of the Multnomah County Fair

This free lecture will cover the first few years of the Multnomah County Fair from 1907 into the Prohibition era. The fair was one of the most influential events of Gresham's early history, but it was not the first. We will discuss Gresham's roots in agriculture as well as some of the traditions leading up to the fair. There will be plenty of time for Q&A after the presentation, so if you have any burning questions about the Multnomah County Fair, this is the time to air them! This presentation is part of our bi-weekly Friday Lecture Series, a free recurring event for museum staff to present their research on little-known topics in Gresham's history.

Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Avenue, Gresham
*Parking is available in the 4th Street lot behind our building