Tall in the Saddle: 100 Years of the Pendleton Round-Up exhibit at the Oregon History Museum

March 5, 2010 July 4, 2010

Pendleton, like lots of other good towns, is pretty quiet, its asleep. Lets wake it up. We cant hold a Rose Carnival like Portland, nor a Cherry Fair like Salem, nor a Regatta and Naval Pageant like Astoria, but we can give any town on the map cards and spades and win out hands down when it comes to bronco busting.

- Roy Raley
First Round-Up president
July 1910

A uniquely collaborative exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of an iconic Oregon event, the Pendleton Round-Up opens at the Oregon History Museum on March 5. This once in a life-time exhibit gives viewers a look at historic artifacts and memorabilia; bringing the experience alive for newcomers, and allowing those who wouldnt miss it, a chance to revel in the nostalgia of unforgettable Round-up moments.

With a mix of authentic Round-Up gear, video clips, prizes and memorabilia, visitors will get a true sense of the Wild West with this new exhibit. Traditional attire, saddles and cowboy hats are just a piece of the Round-Up exhibit. The exhibit showcases stunning historic photography of champions, fans and the many heart-stopping moments experienced over 100 years of rodeo.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Pendleton
• Round-Up
• centennial
• 100th Anniversary
• Michael Bales
• Oregon History Museum
• Oregon Historical Society
• downtown Portland
• exhibit

[kaylaodoms]

ALMOST 100 YEARS BABY! i use to live in pendleton for a few years and i missss it sooooooooooooo much!