Exploration and Adventure, 100 Years of Discovery – Oregon Cave National Monument, established 1909

Elijah Davidson discovered the caves in 1874 while on a hunting expedition near his home of Williams, Oregon. In 1907, after many explorations by adventurous travel parties and even a failed business venture to develop the cave as a resort, a proposal was submitted to the Federal Government to set aside the caves as a national monument. Two years later on July 12, 1909, President William Howard Taft established 480 acres within Siskiyou National Forest to become Oregon Caves National Monument for its, "unusual scientific interest and importance."

Join in on the events that are happening throughout the centennial season at Oregon Caves!

May

• 8, 9  Classics at the Chateau Opening Event: David Rogers, Classical Guitar Soloist
• 9  Oregon Caves Community Day (Free Cave Tours!)
• 15  75th Anniversary of the Chateau at the Oregon Caves: Chateau Open House

June

• 20  Elijah Davidson Day
• 19, 20 Early Transportation: Live Mule & Horse Pack Train Demonstration

July

• 12  100th Anniversary of Oregon Caves National Monument
• 17, 18 Williams Trail Commemorative Hike and Horseback Ride to the Oregon Caves
• 30, 31 Remembering Elijah Davidson: Discovering the Cave

September

• 11, 12 Classics at the Chateau Series: Alan Matthews, Classical Guitar Soloist
• 26  Oktoberfest at the Chateau

October

• 3  Oktoberfest at the Chateau
• 9, 10  Learn-to-Tango Argentine Style at the Chateau

And during the week, every Wednesday evening from June through October, join master storyteller David Hodges in the Chateau lobby for stories and poetry readings. More information about these and other events can be found on the Chateau " Special Events " page on the website, www.oregoncaveschateau.com.