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Dufur Living History Museum, Dufur, OR

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Dufur Living History Museum

A small-town museum in Dufur, Oregon, displaying historic farming tools and information about pioneer-era life.

Dufur, OR

About Dufur Living History Museum

The museum is run by the Dufur Historical Society and sits in Dufur, a small town near the Columbia River Gorge known for dryland wheat farming. Visitors can see older farm equipment and learn about daily life during the pioneer period. The site also points out scenic views around town. The museum is connected to the Dufur Threshing Bee, an event it hosts.

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  • #pioneer life
  • #farm tools
  • #wheat farming
  • #small town

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