History of Swim focus of fundraising event

GOVERNMENT CAMP — The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum will host the fundraiser “A Journey to the Lost Township of Swim” on May 30. After breakfast, guests will explore the history of Swim, complete with archival photographs and lesser-known stories before a guided walk through the century-old township.

“Founded in 1920, along the historic Barlow Road just east of Government Camp, the community of Swim was once a vibrant mountain resort,” said a press release. “The small, bustling area featured several small businesses and a post office. The primary attraction was a warm-springs-fed, large swimming pool, complete with a bathhouse.”

Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 503-272-3301. Each admission in-cludes one raffle ticket, and seating is limited.