The story of Edgefield is embedded in the history of Troutdale, Oregon. Chris Garza, director of Troutdale Historical Society, presents the humble beginnings of THS in 1968, its original charter, and how THS helped save the Edgefield property. Learn how a dedicated group of volunteers helped build local museums, collect artifacts, and continue to preserve Troutdale's history for future generations.  

Jon Smart, manager of McMenamins History Department, tells the story of Edgefield from its original function as the Multnomah County Poor Farm to its transformation into the hotel, gardens, spa, restaurants, pubs, theater, brewery, winery, distillery, and concert venue we know today as McMenamins Edgefield. 

Enjoy 15% off your hotel stay on History Pub nights! Show your ticket at check-in.

These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp