2024 Holiday Light Fight Winners:

The results are in. Congrats to all the beautifully lit up homes making our third annual Lighting competition successful and turning Scappoose into Christmas Town.

The winners are:

GRAND PRIZE $750 51000 Old Portland Rd

1st PRIZE $500 52192 SE Tussing

2nd PRIZE $400 52551 NW Maria Ln

3rd PRIZE $300 33287 SW Barta Ct

4th PRIZE $200 51273 SW Rembrandt

HONORABLE MENTION $100 32898 SW JP West Rd

If you are a winner please call 503-334-7292 Scappoose Historical Society today so we can get your winning sign to display and your winner’s check delivered to you.

Whoville 2024 @ the Watts House

Join us for Whoville 2024 at the Watts House! Whoville at the Scappoose Historical Society’s Headquarters—the Watts House—is an art installation intended for all ages to enjoy during the Holiday season, exhibiting from December 1-31, 2024. Come on down FRI-SUN 5pm-8pm and WED 3pm-7pm (Wednesday hours specifically provided for those who need earlier accommodations, but all are welcome!)

Working today to preserve the past for future generations.

The Scappoose Historical Society, established in 1974, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve and restore the Watts House Pioneer Museum in Scappoose, Oregon.

In pursuit of our mission, we have discovered the greatest joy in uniting the community at events, engaging with the many who generously support our cause, and proudly serving as hosts to what has evolved into our town's central gathering place.

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    Join us! $15/individual​ or $20/family ANNUALLY!

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

  • HISTORY TALK: Jan 29, 2025

    HISTORY TALK: Jan 29, 2025

    HISTORY TALK: Jan 29, 2025

    On January 29 @ 7pm the Historical Society will present another talk in our series of “History Connections”. Our topic will be the Watts & Price store. 

    Our venue will be St Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 Old Portland Rd Scappoose.

    The Watts & Price Store was a fixture in Scappoose for many decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only did it provide all manner of goods needed for home and farm, but it was also the center of community activity. This presentation will share the story of the store and owners, Mr. Watts and Mr. Price. 

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    Whoville 2024 @ the Watts House

    Join us for Whoville 2024 at the Watts House! Whoville at the Scappoose Historical Society’s Headquarters—the Watts House—is an art installation intended for all ages to enjoy during the Holiday season, exhibiting from December 1-31, 2024. Come on down FRI-SUN 5pm-8pm and WED 3pm-7pm (Wednesday hours specifically provided for those who need earlier daypart accomodations, but all are welcome!)

  • Holiday Light Fight: WINNERS!!!

    Congratulations to our Winners:

    The results are in. Congrats to all the beautifully lit up homes making our third annual Lighting competition successful and turning Scappoose into Christmas Town.

    The winners are:

    GRAND PRIZE $750 51000 Old Portland Rd

    1st PRIZE $500 52192 SE Tussing

    2nd PRIZE $400 52551 NW Maria Ln

    3rd PRIZE $300 33287 SW Barta Ct

    4th PRIZE $200 51273 SW Rembrandt

    HONORABLE MENTION $100 32898 SW JP West Rd

    If you are a winner please call 503-334-7292 Scappoose Historical Society today so we can get your winning sign to display and your winner’s check delivered to you.

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We rely on your support to make our community better! Thank you to our supporters!

We rely on your support to make our community better! Thank you to our supporters!

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Support the Historical Society and the Watts House Museum by joining our sustaining circle of members. Just $15/individual or $20/family annually. We also appreciate donations and rely on the support of the community.