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The Museum of the Oregon Territory is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit: Jennings Lodge Camp: A Gathering Place for Faith, Community, and Revival. You're invited to explore this exhibit at the grand opening on Saturday, May 17, from 12 – 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For over a century, Jennings Lodge Camp served as a cherished gathering place along the Willamette River. Nestled beneath a “Cathedral of Trees,” it brought families together in faith, fellowship, and revival. The exhibit highlights the camp’s role in the national Camp Meeting Movement, which began in the late 1700s as people sought worship and community in natural settings.
In 1904, Rev. Noah Shupp purchased the land, where annual camp meetings flourished. Accessible by river and interurban railway, the site eventually included a chapel, auditorium, dining hall, dormitories, and more. By 1922, the Oregon City Enterprise reported some 400 attendees at these gatherings.
When the property was sold in 2014, funds were set aside to preserve this important history. This exhibit is part of that effort. A special section also explores Oregon youth camps—like Camp Meriwether, Camp Onahlee, and Camp Arrowhead—and their connections to Jennings Lodge Camp.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore over 100 years of camp history, community, and the enduring power of shared faith and fellowship.
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