Do you want to help save the History Museum’s most iconic artifact? Do you love classic movies?
On Friday, Nov. 14, The Hood River County History Museum will be showing “Bend of the River,” featuring the paddlewheel that is displayed in front of the museum. The movie was filmed near Mt. Hood and on the sternwheeler MF Henderson, built by Shaver Transportation Company in 1901. The movie features Jimmy Stewart as a former outlaw turned wagon train guide. It also features Rock Hudson, Arthur Kennedy, and Julie Adams.
The paddlewheel is not only a movie icon, but also the largest artifact on display at the Hood River History Museum.
The paddlewheel stands in the front of the museum acting as an extraordinary symbol of an important part of Hood River’s historical significance.
Last spring the Hood River Valley High School students generously donated $2000 toward the painting and repair of the paddlewheel. More funds are needed to complete the restoration of the paddlewheel. Come enjoy a great western classic and help us restore this icon to its former days of Hollywood stardom!
The movie is free with regular museum admission; $5 for adults and children 10 and under are free. Museum members and active military are free.
This is the first in a series of movies made in the Gorge that will be shown in the Museum this fall and winter to raise money to repair the paddlewheel.
The museum is located at 300 East Marina Drive. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the movie will start at 6 p.m.
The movie is co-sponsored by the Hood River County Library District.
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