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📜 Pioneer Legacy Lives On 📜  
  
History Bites this month is from 12-1 p.m. on June 11 at the Albany Regional Museum. Chris Meinike, President of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, will share the fascinating history of this longstanding organization and its dedication to preserving the stories of Oregon’s early settlers. Learn about SDOP’s roots, its mission to honor founding families, and the outreach efforts keeping Oregon’s pioneer spirit alive.  
  
Admission to the talk is free—light refreshments will be served. (Please note: exhibit viewing requires paid admission.)  
  
đź“· The Blodgett House at the SW corner of 9th and Washington built in the late 1800's. Courtesy of the Albany Regional Museum photo collection.
📜 Pioneer Legacy Lives On 📜  
  
History Bites this month is from 12-1 p.m. on June 11 at the Albany Regional Museum. Chris Meinike, President of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, will share the fascinating history of this longstanding organization and its dedication to preserving the stories of Oregon’s early settlers. Learn about SDOP’s roots, its mission to honor founding families, and the outreach efforts keeping Oregon’s pioneer spirit alive.  
  
Admission to the talk is free—light refreshments will be served. (Please note: exhibit viewing requires paid admission.)  
  
đź“· The Blodgett House at the SW corner of 9th and Washington built in the late 1800's. Courtesy of the Albany Regional Museum photo collection.
📜 Pioneer Legacy Lives On 📜 History Bites this month is from 12-1 p.m. on June 11 at the Albany Regional Museum. Chris Meinike, President of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, will share the fascinating history of this longstanding organization and its dedication to preserving the stories of Oregon’s early settlers. Learn about SDOP’s roots, its mission to honor founding families, and the outreach efforts keeping Oregon’s pioneer spirit alive. Admission to the talk is free—light refreshments will be served. (Please note: exhibit viewing requires paid admission.) 📷 The Blodgett House at the SW corner of 9th and Washington built in the late 1800's. Courtesy of the Albany Regional Museum photo collection.

Published on: 06/08/2025

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📜 Pioneer Legacy Lives On 📜

History Bites this month is from 12-1 p.m. on June 11 at the Albany Regional Museum. Chris Meinike, President of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, will share the fascinating history of this longstanding organization and its dedication to preserving the stories of Oregon’s early settlers. Learn about SDOP’s roots, its mission to honor founding families, and the outreach efforts keeping Oregon’s pioneer spirit alive.

Admission to the talk is free—light refreshments will be served. (Please note: exhibit viewing requires paid admission.)

đź“· The Blodgett House at the SW corner of 9th and Washington built in the late 1800's. Courtesy of the Albany Regional Museum photo collection.

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