BURNT RIVER HERITAGE CENTER

UNITY, OR

HelicopterDipping OliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyNickCronquist 220904 (2) The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
HelicopterDipping OliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyNickCronquist 220904 (2) Credit: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

The Burnt River Heritage Center is a museum located in Unity, Oregon. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the local area, including the Burnt River Valley and the surrounding communities. The museum features exhibits and displays that showcase the history of the region, including artifacts and photographs from pioneer days, mining and logging operations, and other historical events.

The Burnt River Heritage Center is housed in a historic building that was once the Unity Masonic Lodge. The building was constructed in the late 1800s and has been restored to its original appearance. The museum also features a research library, where visitors can access historical documents and materials relating to the local area.

In addition to its exhibits and displays, the Burnt River Heritage Center offers a range of programs and events throughout the year. These include educational programs for children and adults, guided tours, and special events such as the annual Pioneer Day celebration.

Overall, the Burnt River Heritage Center is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the Burnt River Valley and the surrounding area. Its exhibits, programs, and events provide a unique and engaging way to learn about the people, places, and events that shaped this vibrant and fascinating region.

BURNT RIVER HERITAGE CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in UNITY OR. US MID #8404100541

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

HelicopterDipping OliveLake CrocketsKnobFire USFSbyNickCronquist 220904 (2) The Crockets Knob Fire was reported on the morning of August 22, 2022, after significant lightning occurred across the Malheur National Forest. The initial report was approximately 15 acres burning in brush, timber and slash within the 1996 Summit Fire scar. Numerous air and ground fire resources responded to suppress the fire. Gusty winds and steep, rugged terrain resulted in increased fire behavior and limited access for crews. Overnight on August 23rd and into the early hours of August 24th, east winds pushed the fire over constructed containment lines, and the fire grew to 225 acres. The afternoon of August 25th brought considerable fire growth to the south and southeast, increasing its footprint from 225 acres to 1,000 acres. Over the next several days the fire grew to over 4,000 acres. In total, the fire burned 4,287 acres.
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 67947 Hunter Noack, In A Landscape performance at the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge State Park An incredible music filled evening at the Sumpter Dredge State Park with Hunter Noack and special guest May Arden for this Labor Day weekend performance of In A Landscape. Hunter, Noack created “In a Landscape,” as a new approach to presenting classical music. "This is the spirit of Oregon, the Wild West, where nothing is impossible, where the wagons circle round and everyone gives what they can to build something greater than any one person," claims Noack. Noack came up with the novel idea of passing out wireless Sennheiser headphones to attendees who want to use them, beaming the music he’s playing to them via radio frequencies, even enhancing the sound a bit with digital magic to make it sound even more like a concert hall. The Sumpter Dredge State Park in Sumpter Oregon. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is the last of three built on the Powder River. Built in 1935, it ran until 1954. It dug up more than four million dollars worth of gold. The Dredge is located just a block off of the main street of the small historic mining town of Sumpter along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway The tour of the dredge is a great way to explore the gold mining heritage of Eastern Oregon and the Sumpter Valley. The Dredge is currently undergoing restoration however park rangers will continue to host tours throughout the restoration process. Visitors to the park can also try their luck at gold panning and explore the vast system of nature and interpretive trails that meander through the tailings left by the dredge as it worked its way up the river bed more than a half century ago. The Sumpter Dredge is also the setting for bestselling author Patrick Carman’s, Skeleton Creek book series <a href="http://www.patrickcarman.com/enter/skeleton-creek" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.patrickcarman.com/enter/skeleton-creek</a> For more information about the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area visit <a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_239.php" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.oregonstateparks.org/park_239.php</a> For more information about other Baker County historic sites, attractions, events, and activities visit Baker County Tourism’s website <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a>
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 67904 Hunter Noack, In A Landscape performance at the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge State Park An incredible music filled evening at the Sumpter Dredge State Park with Hunter Noack and special guest May Arden for this Labor Day weekend performance of In A Landscape. Hunter, Noack created “In a Landscape,” as a new approach to presenting classical music. "This is the spirit of Oregon, the Wild West, where nothing is impossible, where the wagons circle round and everyone gives what they can to build something greater than any one person," claims Noack. Noack came up with the novel idea of passing out wireless Sennheiser headphones to attendees who want to use them, beaming the music he’s playing to them via radio frequencies, even enhancing the sound a bit with digital magic to make it sound even more like a concert hall. The Sumpter Dredge State Park in Sumpter Oregon. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge is the last of three built on the Powder River. Built in 1935, it ran until 1954. It dug up more than four million dollars worth of gold. The Dredge is located just a block off of the main street of the small historic mining town of Sumpter along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway The tour of the dredge is a great way to explore the gold mining heritage of Eastern Oregon and the Sumpter Valley. The Dredge is currently undergoing restoration however park rangers will continue to host tours throughout the restoration process. Visitors to the park can also try their luck at gold panning and explore the vast system of nature and interpretive trails that meander through the tailings left by the dredge as it worked its way up the river bed more than a half century ago. The Sumpter Dredge is also the setting for bestselling author Patrick Carman’s, Skeleton Creek book series <a href="http://www.patrickcarman.com/enter/skeleton-creek" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.patrickcarman.com/enter/skeleton-creek</a> For more information about the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area visit <a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_239.php" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.oregonstateparks.org/park_239.php</a> For more information about other Baker County historic sites, attractions, events, and activities visit Baker County Tourism’s website <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a>
[OREGON-A-0177] Unity Dam <b>Image Title:</b> Unity Dam <b>Date:</b> 1939 <b>Place:</b> Burnt River, 7 miles east of Hereford, Oregon <b>Description/Caption:</b> On verso, "Unity Dam, Unity, Ore., 39'" <b>Medium:</b> vernacular black and white photograph <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> OR-A-0177, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 63848 Annual Vintage Snowmobile Races in Sumpter Oregon. A beautiful January day in Sumpter Oregon for the annual vintage snowmobile races. Enjoyed a scenic winter day along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway for the annual Snowmobile Poker Run and Vintage Snowmobile Races. A fun day riding through the Elkhorn mountains on snowmobiles and exploring the historic god rush mining town of Sumpter. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is one of three Oregon scenic byways that connect in Baker County and offer visitors spectacular views of North East Oregon’s rugged landscape. For more information about the town of Sumpter and other winter activities along Eastern Oregon’s Elkhorn Scenic Byway visit the Baker County tourism website at <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a>
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 63730 A beautiful winter day exploring the byways and back roads of Baker County A beautiful winter day exploring Baker County Oregon including stops to explore Beaver Creek, and the Powder River along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway. Some of the first real snow of the season this week on the valley floor and a lot more in the mountains.
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 63624 Winter Along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon A beautiful winter drive along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in the Elkhorn Mountains of Eastern Oregon to the town of Sumpter. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is one of three Oregon scenic byways that connect in Baker County and is a spectacular scenic loop passing through the historic towns of Haines, Granite, Sumpter and Baker City as it meanders through the majestic Elkhorn Mountain range. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway offers unparallel wildlife watching and nature viewing opportunities, and access to some of the region’s most significant Gold Rush heritage sites including the Sumpter Dredge State Heritage Area, the restored Sumpter Valley Railroad, the Ghost Town of Granite, and the historic community of Haines where visitors can learn more about the region’s history at the Eastern Oregon Museum. In the winter the road closes between Granite and Anthony Lakes Ski area and the area becomes a winter playground for skiers at Anthony Lakes and snowmobilers near the towns of Sumpter and Granite. For more information about the Elkhorn Scenic Byway visit the Baker County Tourism website at <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a>
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 61046 Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery. Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at <a href="http://www.travlebakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travlebakercounty.com</a>
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 60216 The Sumpter Valley Railroad’s Christmas Train and Sumpter Christmas Parade One of our favorite holiday events in Baker County is the Sumpter Valley Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. An incredibly scenic train ride along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway from McEwen Station to Sumpter on a historic steam train with Santa. End the evening in downtown Sumpter for the annual lighted Christmas parade and tree lighting. This festive weekend in Sumpter includes the annual Sumpter Christmas bazaar, Lighted Christmas Parade, lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and of course Santa and the Christmas Train For more information about the Sumpter Valley Railroad’s Christmas Train and complete schedule of Christmas and holiday events, visit the Baker County Tourism website at <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a>
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[OREGON-A-0178] Unity Dam <b>Image Title:</b> Unity Dam <b>Date:</b> c.1940 <b>Place:</b> Burnt River, 7 miles east of Hereford, Oregon <b>Description/Caption:</b> <b>Medium:</b> vernacular black and white photograph <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> OR-A-0178, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
Baker County Tourism – www.travelbakercounty.com 64932 The Sumpter Valley Railroad along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Orgon The Sumpter Valley Railroad is open weekends and major holidays, Memorial Day Weekend through the last weekend in September. Round trips take just over two hours, including a layover in either McEwen or Sumpter. There are also many special events throughout the season, ranging from train robberies to photo specials. The Railroad’s station is located in Oregon’s Sumpter Dredge State Park and visitors to the railroad can also tour this iconic gold dredge during their visit to Sumpter and the railroad For more information including train schedules and upcoming special events visit <a href="http://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org</a> or for more information about Sumpter, and other historic sites and attractions in Baker County visit the Baker County Tourism website at <a href="http://www.travelbakercounty.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.travelbakercounty.com</a> .

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BURNT RIVER HERITAGE CENTER
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97884-0153

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MID # 8404100541
Name BURNT RIVER HERITAGE CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931318815
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.495692, -118.23457
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 950100
US Census Block: 1488