Members and Friends, 


As we celebrate Americas semiquincentennial, the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
 This milestone offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the enduring ideals of liberty, resilience, and self-determination that have shaped our nation.
For those of us passionate about genealogy, it is more than a national celebration, it is a call to explore how these historic forces touched the lives of our own ancestors, from Revolutionary War patriots and early settlers to immigrants who helped build the America we know today. 

If interested contact Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society for the July 2026 special issue of the Tales and Trails newsletter. 
Thank you to the members who submitted and participated in passing along their family patriot stories.