An 1860's Kitchen Garden
For Oregon settlers, a kitchen garden was essential for a family's health and happiness.

Archeology at Champoeg
By studying the area where the town of Champoeg used to be, archeologists hope to fill in some big gaps in the historical record.

Bluebirds & Meadowlarks, Eagles & Osprey
These once-common birds disappeared from the Willamette Valley because of changes in land use. Three have made a comeback.

River Rivals: Champoeg and Butteville
The sudden destruction of the town of Champoeg left us with two mysteries: what did the town look like, and what would have happened if the town had survived?

Can You Say Champoeg?
How do you pronounce it? What does it mean? These are simple questions, but the passing of time has made the answers difficult.

The End of the Town of Champoeg
Is it safe to build alongside a river? Perhaps, but you had better know that river's flood history.

Whispers of the Past
A quick overview of Champoeg history, as seen by the people who were here.

Log Cabins, Pageants, and Giant Sequoias: The History of Champoeg Park
What is the best way to memorialize history? Every generation has had its own answers to this question, and its own ideas of what to do.

Who is Kitty Newell?
The story of Kitty Newell is part of a chapter of Oregon history that has, until recently, been largely ignored.

Prairie Restoration
The Willamette Valley was once a land of prairies and savannahs. The park is working to restore some of that original landscape.

The Manson Barn: The Oldest Building in Oregon?
When the 1862 Manson Barn (behind the Visitors Center) was restored a few years ago, it had some surprises.

A Personal Account of the 1861 Flood
Eight-year-old Mary Higley describes the harrowing day when the flood of 1861 wiped the town of Champoeg off the map.