Formerly exhibited on-site at the Museum of the Oregon Territory in 2018, “Life and Death in the Oregon Territory” has returned as a digital exhibit examining the culture surrounding life and death in Oregon between 1840 and 1920. With topics ranging from 18th and 19th century midwifery to the impact of the Civil War on the funeral industry, this digital exhibit will illuminate the motions of life and loss among early Oregonians.

Note: Due to some of the topics and imagery, we advise those who are sensitive to the subjects of death, infant mortality, murder, capital punishment, and illness to take caution. This exhibit also includes historical images of deceased persons for the purposes of education. Life and Death in the Oregon Territory may not be suitable for all audiences.