Monmouth / Independence, Oregon

Airlie Winery
15305 Dunn Forest Rd.
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
(503) 838-6013
http://www.airliewinery.com

Weekends Mar.-Dec., noon-5pm; other times by appointment. Special events include, Memorial weekend “Reds, Whites & Bluegrass” and the third Saturday in June, “Annual Barrel Tasting.”

Description: Take the road less traveled and see why Mary Olson owns and lives at Airlie. Come fall in love with the setting and wines. Perfect place to picnic. Kids and dogs are welcome.

Historic Gentle House
855 N Monmouth Ave. (facility)
345 N Monmouth Ave. (business)
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
(503) 838-8673
http://www.wou.edu/gentlehouse

Group tours by appointment only.

Description: The Victorian house features a refurbished parlor, living room, dining room and kitchen. Second-story bedrooms, bath and study serve as a museum of the family’s antiques.

Independence Heritage Museum
112 South Third St.
PO Box 7 (mailing)
Independence, Oregon 97351
(503) 838-4989
http://www.open.org/~herimusm

Wed & Sat, 1-5pm; Thurs & Fri 1-4pm.

Description: Formerly the First Baptist Church, 1888. The museum displays the history and culture of Independence and surrounding communities. Located in the Independence National Historic District.

Jensen Arctic Museum
590 W Church
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
(503) 838-8468
http://www.wou.edu/jensenmuseum

Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Description: The only museum on the West Coast devoted to the cultures and ecology of the Arctic. Special events and exhibits for children and adults.

Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, Oregon 97361
(503) 838-8208
http://www.wou.edu

Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

Description: Western Oregon University is 150 years old and a year long celebration begins with Founders Day, January 18, 2006. Check our website for frequent updates.