Rainier Oregon Historical Museum unveils Native America exhibit this week

The Rainier Oregon Historical Museum is celebrating America's 250th anniversary this week with a new Native American exhibit.

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People can view the pieces from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the museum at 700 West A. St.

The display includes a replica of a Native American longhouse, as well as maps showing where Native American villages were located in the area, including along the Columbia River, according to a museum press release.

A bronze sculpture by David Manuel depicting a meeting between Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, titled "Council Fire on the Columbia," will be displayed.

Council Fire on the Columbia

The "Council Fire on the Columbia" sculpture is displayed.

The museum will also display its time capsule, to be sealed at the one-year anniversary celebration of its new location and building, on Aug. 9.

Children can enjoy a game this week by finding objects throughout the museum and receiving a prize.

A "ringing of the bells" will also be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4, to signify when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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