Attractions
Vale
Heritage Reflections Mural Society
Vale's
Outdoor Art Gallery has 25 murals (with a goal of 30 by the year 2005)
depicting Vale's history on the Oregon Trail on the walls of various buildings
throughout the town and on four metal murals placed outside the city limits
welcoming visitors. Founded in November of 1992 by individuals who
were interested in revitalizing Vale's economy and possibly providing economic
growth through tourism, the Mural Society paints new murals each
year. The money for the murals is raised through donations, a live
auction and a street sale. In addition, the mural society receives
grants, but money from the community is still its primary source of funding.
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here for more info on mural tours.
Rinehart
Stone House
The
Rinehart Stone House, built in 1872, was the first permanent building in
Malheur County. This rustic sandstone building was located on the
Oregon Trail replacing an earlier log house built by Jonathan Keeney.
The Stone House provided a wayside stop for weary travelers until the early
1900s. It was also a haven for settlers during the Bannock Paiute
uprising of 1878 and served as Field Headquarters for General O.O. Howard.
Today, the recently restored Stone House is a museum displaying period
relics and photos, along with interpretative exhibits about the Oregon
Trail. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the museum
is conveniently located on Main Street South in downtown Vale. It
is open to visitors from March 1 to October 30, Tuesday through Saturday,
from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special tours arranged by appointment.
(541) 473-2070
Stone House
Museum, PO Box 413, 255 Main Street South, Vale OR 97918.
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