Latina Leaders Share Their Stories in Revamped “Timewinder Tales” at Hood River History Museum

Sep 5

Written By Columbia Community Connection

Hood River, Ore., Sept. 5, 2025 — The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Timewinder Tales (formerly Cemetery Tales). This year’s performances are a bit different than those in the past, and we could not be more excited to present this new version of the show! You will hear from four powerful and influential Latina members of our community who will share their stories and inspirations.

Paty Verduzco, Martha Verduzco-Ortega, and Monica Romero, along with Tina Castañares, will share their histories, inform, and entertain. The performances will be in Spanish, with English interpretation.

Performances will be:

Friday, September 19, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, at noon
Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m.

Performances will be at The History Museum of Hood River County. Doors open 30 minutes before each showtime. Refreshments will be available for purchase/ by donation.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or at the museum. Buying tickets in advance is recommended. Ticket prices are $25 for adults (or $20 for museum members), and $10 for ages 17 and under. Limited free tickets are available for those with financial need. Email or call the museum (see below) to request free tickets.

The museum is located at 300 E Port Marina Drive, past the Hood River DMV, near the marina. Info at 541-386-6772 or info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org

When you come to enjoy the Timewinder Tales production, you can also check out the newest addition to the museum’s permanent collection, Nuestras Raíces (Our Roots) Latino history exhibit. This new exhibit has been developed in collaboration with consultant Juan Reyes and artist Michelle Yamamoto. The Nuestras Raíces exhibit shares the history and culture of Mexican immigrants who settled in the Hood River Valley. Learn about the many positive impacts their children and grandchildren are making in our community and how they were inspired by their roots. The exhibit is presented in Spanish, with English translation available. A free exhibit opening celebration will be held on Saturday, September 6, 5-7 p.m., with refreshments and entertainment!

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ABOUT THE HISTORY MUSEUM OF HOOD RIVER COUNTY

The History Museum is a vibrant center for engaging all people in a better understanding of the community’s heritage that preserves the past, relates it to the present, and shapes our future. Led by the non-profit Hood River County Heritage Council, the Museum brings the region’s past and present to life through permanent displays, temporary exhibitions, and programs.

This beautiful place along the Columbia River has provided a home for successive peoples and generations. Their intriguing stories and struggles are told through a collection of artifacts, including art, decorative arts, costumes, photographs, tools, agricultural and sporting equipment, and archival documents. From Indigenous baskets and beadwork to the first windsurfing board, the diverse holdings of the museum mirror the area’s diverse people and their interests. The vintage photograph collection of over 20,000 items is a strong part of the collection, which can be enjoyed by all online at hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.

VISITOR INFORMATION:

The History Museum of Hood River County is open Monday-Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8, or $6 for “honored guests” 65 and over and veterans. Museum admission is free for museum members, children 10 and under, and currently serving military personnel and families. The Museum is located at 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031 (yellow MUSEUM building, past the DMV near the marina). For further information, call 541.386.6772, email info@hoodriverhistorymuseum.org or visit www.hoodriverhistorymuseum.org.