Want an alternative to our current offerings? The tours below are available upon request.
Rooftop Tours
We meet on the Sky High rooftop to get a bird’s eye view of locations that connect to a dozen stories illustrating key moments in the story of Corvallis.
The one-hour gathering covers major events in Corvallis history through the early 2000s. The event includes a half-pour of a Sky High brew.
Binoculars welcome!
Beneath the Foam:
Beer, Soil, & Labor
Discover how beer tells the story of resilience, adversity, and the fight for justice in Corvallis.
This journey from past to pint includes about a mile of walking downtown and ends at a local beer establishment – the leading edge of local beer history!
Alive in the Margins
A social justice foray into the past. Spend an hour discovering the untold stories of those who defied the odds, broke boundaries, and challenged the injustices of their time.
The often-overlooked contributions of women, queerfolk, and people of color have shaped and enriched the tapestry of antiquity. Learn about how the people who lived through history’s hardest moments fought to rewrite the narrative.
A Sip of History
Even lifelong Corvallis folks are bound to discover new stories on this 75-minute guided walking adventure that ends with a tulip pour at local craft beer bar – The Bière Library – in a building connected to the tour.
Before we sip, we learn about:
- how the Jetson’s-era played out in Corvallis
- the size of the mega ice dam that is now part of our fertile farms
- the time when the Pacific Northwest was Siberia 2.0
- the Kalapuya population after the Oregon Trail became famous
Corvallis Welcome Tour
Get acquainted with charming Corvallis!
Here for an OSU event? Visiting? New to town? Let Engage Corvallis welcome you!
This captivating walking adventure covers an hour of Corvallis’ most significant and pivotal history, including:
- what Montana has to do with the Willamette Valley’s agriculture
- what caused the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history
- how Corvallis is connected to the global shipping
Locals welcome, too!
Archives
The following tours were available in past seasons. If these topics interest you, inquire about a private or semi-private tour.
Palettes & the Past
Come walk the line between art and the ages. Between photo ops at some of the most popular murals in Corvallis we’ll hear about how the location is connected is connected to Corvallis’ past. We’ll weave together a vibrant tapestry of street art and stories that define our city.
Hops & Heritage
Corvallis’ Beer Chronicles are revealed over a 75-minute journey that brings to life 150+ years of local brewing heritage!
We start with 45-minutes of stops downtown that tell the fascinating story of brewing from its early days to the modern craft beer movement.
Our last stop is Sky High Brewing, where you’ll enjoy a 30-minute brewery tour and tasting. This tour is perfect for story lovers and beer enthusiasts alike – a journey from past to pint!
A Timber Time Machine
Tour 150 Years of Wood History! Join us aboard Starker Forest’s bus for a journey through more than 150 years of local history!
Outside panoramic windows, over the course of an hour, you’ll see wood history locations connected to community growth.
On this memorable ride we’ll talk about people, places, and stories that shaped the region and how wood transformed lives in Corvallis over the course of a century.
Biographies & Beer
Delve into captivating biographies of notable figures who once roamed Corvallis streets, then toast our predecessors and hear a final story at a local craft beer bar in a historic downtown building.
Tulip pour at The Bière Library is included. Non-alcoholic options available. We look forward to welcoming you!
A Spoonful of Struggle: Stories of Food and Social Justice in Corvallis
Come explore the deep connections between food, history, and social equity. We’ll walk to several stops in downtown Corvallis revealing stories that have shaped our food system and continue to influence social justice today.
Gain a deeper understanding of how local food has been shaped by historical struggles, cultural intersections, and the ongoing fight for equity.
Pups & the Past
Leash up your pup and lace up your walking shoes for a paw-some historical adventure on the streets of downtown Corvallis.
We sniff out the stories of stalwarts, scholars, and sculptors of history who are connected to Corvallis. Turn your after-work walk into educational exercise!
We welcome well-behaved, leashed dogs who get along with others of the canine persuasion.
Corvallis
Walking Seminar:
Placekeeping
If you care about community stewardship, this one-hour walking event is for you.
Placekeeping: the active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there.
Learn what medieval forests in Europe have to do with the Pacific Northwest and which was locally the most destructive decade of the 1900s. Become a Corvallis storykeeper!
Corvallis 201
Join us on a walking tour crafted especially for anyone familiar with downtown streets!
Together, we’ll spend an hour peeling back the layers, discovering stories behind the familiar facades and beloved landmarks.
Get ready for a fresh perspective on the town you thought you knew so well.
Deepen your connection to Corvallis!
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Chronicles of Corvallis
If you don’t already have a crush on Corvallis, we think you will after this!
The identity of Corvallis has been formed by 18,000 years of history. We will walk to nine stops over the course of an hour, discovering how global trade, conflicts, and economic shifts shaped Corvallis.
We’ll visit the oldest buildings in Corvallis and the most haunting spot from WWII. You’ll leave in awe of the ripples that spread from world events to Corvallis.
Alive in the Margins
The often-overlooked narratives of women, queerfolk, and people of color have shaped and enriched the tapestry of history. Come hear remarkable stories of individuals whose struggles, triumphs, and contributions defied societal norms and odds to leave an indelible mark on the course of history.
Ghosts & True Crime
True crime meets suspected hauntings on this hour long walking tour! Come delve into the eerie world of ghosts, murder, and grisly accidents in downtown Corvallis.
Departures for this spine-chilling adventure run on many full moons and throughout the spookiest month of the year – October!
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