Historical Archive

Local history comes alive at Little Island Creamery when Dan Cothren and family share memories of living in a family camp in the 1950-60s.

Logging was king on the Lower Columbia River in the late 1800s-1970’s. Family Camps, where loggers and their families lived, dotted the local hills between Warrenton and Cathlamet. Crown Zellerbach, the largest of the companies, had a large and vital family camp.

With stories and anecdotes, this should be a fascinating walk back in time. Members of the audience who also have experience in a family camp will also have time to share memories.

Carol Mae Cothren (age 24), Paul Wade Cothren (age 2), Daniel Wade Cothren (age 5)

Picture taken in winter of 1959. Family camp provided home behind them.

Courtesy of the Cothren family.

Admission $10 per person

Refreshments will be available for sale. 🥤

Tickets Available Online or at the Door.