Ann Curry's Oregon (1:39)
In this American History video, brought to you by the History Channel, Dateline NBC co-anchor Ann Curry talks about growing up in Oregon. She mentions the political debate she was exposed to as a kid and how Oregon is truly a home for visionaries.
Videos (12)
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Ann Curry's Oregon
Ann Curry's OregonVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
In this American History video, brought to you by the History Channel, Dateline NBC co-anchor Ann Curry talks about growing up in Oregon. She mentions the political debate she was exposed to as a kid and how Oregon is truly a home for visionaries.
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Portland's Many Names
Portland's Many NamesVideo Clip (2:08)
Video Clip (2:08)
Stumptown? Rip City? De-Portland? City of Roses? This video clip looks at some of the more unusual and colorful nicknames for the city of Portland, OR.
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Ax Men: Northwest Logging History
Ax Men: Northwest Logging HistoryVideo Clip (0:57)
Video Clip (0:57)
The Ax Men talk about the history of logging in Oregon and their own family traditions of logging.
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
Lewis & Clark ExpeditionVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
In 1804, Jefferson sends a team to explore lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The Corps of Discovery will travel nearly 8,000 miles over three years, reaching the Pacific Ocean and clearing the path for westward expansion.
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Ax Men: Forest Wildlife
Ax Men: Forest WildlifeVideo Clip (1:53)
Video Clip (1:53)
Elk, coyote, and bobcats, oh my! It is just another day of work for Oregon loggers in this Ax Men video. Ax Men loggers protect what they are working around; this includes the wildlife of the forest.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Dines on Beavers
Lewis and Clark Expedition Dines on BeaversVideo Clip (3:26)
Video Clip (3:26)
One of the favorite foods for the Lewis and Clark expedition was beaver. Find out how this rodent got from the river to the plate in this clip from "Extreme History".
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Ax Men: Loggers on History
Ax Men: Loggers on HistoryVideo Clip (1:51)
Video Clip (1:51)
The Ax Men share with us their views on the history of logging.
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Lewis and Clark: Blades That Made the Cut
Lewis and Clark: Blades That Made the CutVideo Clip (2:31)
Video Clip (2:31)
During the winter months, when game was scarce, the Lewis and Clark expedition would trade specialized battle axes for food with local Indian tribes. Roger Daltrey explores how these blades are made in this video clip from "Extreme History".
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How Lewis and Clark Stuffed Their Sausage
How Lewis and Clark Stuffed Their SausageVideo Clip (3:46)
Video Clip (3:46)
The men of the Lewis and Clark expedition ate a whopping 10 pounds of meat per day. In this video clip from "Extreme History" Roger Daltrey looks at some of the foods the expedition would consume, including boudin blanc, a unique buffalo sausage.
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How Lewis and Clark Made Replacement Canoes
How Lewis and Clark Made Replacement CanoesVideo Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
In an Extreme History video with host Roger Daltrey, learn how the Lewis and Clark Expedition crafted its replacement canoes. Watch as Daltrey's associates actually make a canoe using only the tools of the time period.
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The Naked Underground: Portland's Underground UFOs
The Naked Underground: Portland's Underground UFOsVideo Clip (2:16)
Video Clip (2:16)
Don Wildman explores if Portland is an alien hotspot.
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Ax Men: The Power of Nature
Ax Men: The Power of NatureVideo Clip (0:56)
Video Clip (0:56)
In the harsh mountains of Oregon, nature always wins.
Photo Galleries (1)
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Oregon
Oregon(10 Photos)
10 Photos
History.com's state gallery for Oregon. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks.
Interactives (3)
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Place the State
Place the StateInteractive
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State the Plate Game
State the Plate GameInteractive
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Ultimate History Quiz
Ultimate History QuizInteractive
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