Tours planned to four Grant County museums
Published 4:21 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Kam Wah Chung is part of the Oregon State Parks system. The museum was originally a general store owned by Chinese businessmen Ing “Doc” Hay and Lung On, who operated there from 1888 to 1948. (Lisa Britton/Baker City Herald)
Opportunity is free for ages 55 and older
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY — Blue Mountain Community College in Grant County, along with Grant County Senior Programs, are offering a museum series of tours to explore the county’s history.
These tours are open to those age 55 and older, and accompanying minors.
Tours will be held on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 8. Both run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch and transportation on the People Mover will be provided. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.
The group will tour Kam Wah Chung, Dewitt Museum and Depot Park, the Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum and the Grant County Historical Museum.
Each day includes visits to two museums.
For more information, or to register, call Jesse Schaefer at 541-575-1550 or email jshaefer@bluecc.edu.
Grant County Senior Programs received a Rural Older Adult Mini grant (ROAM) through the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs to support the museum tours.
“We’ve been trying to do programs for older adults to reduce isolation and loneliness and strengthen intergenerational connections,” said Misty Palmer, program manager for Grant County Senior Programs.
Last year, activities included a geology tour and writing a life story.
For updates, check the Facebook page for Grant County Senior Programs.
