GREASEWOOD FINNISH HERITAGE

PENDLETON, OR

Greasewood Finnish Heritage is a cultural museum located in Pendleton, OR, dedicated to preserving the Finnish heritage of the region. The museum was founded in 1997 and is housed in a former Finnish Lutheran Church building which was built in 1917. The museum features exhibits that showcase Finnish culture, history, and traditions, including artifacts, photographs, and documents.

Visitors to the museum can learn about the Finnish community in Pendleton and the surrounding area, which was established in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Finnish immigrants came to the area to work in the timber industry and many of them settled in the small town of Greasewood, which is located near Pendleton.

The museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including Finnish music performances, lectures, and workshops on Finnish traditions such as weaving and cooking. The museum's gift shop sells Finnish crafts, books, and food products.

Overall, Greasewood Finnish Heritage is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the Finnish culture and heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

GREASEWOOD FINNISH HERITAGE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PENDLETON OR. US MID #8404100414

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 5412767269

GREASEWOOD FINNISH HERITAGE
612 NW 9TH ST
PENDLETON
OR
97801-1212

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