The Tigard Historical Association
The Tigard Historical Association was established in 1978 to move and restore the 1880 John Tigard House and to preserve the cultural and historical legacy of the Tigard, Oregon area.
Its members have conserved the John Tigard House; built an ever-expanding collection of memorabilia, artifacts and furniture décor; conducted on-going research into the history of the area and its citizens; and held many seasonal events.
THA Believes
The preservation of the John Tigard House and its unique collection are an expression of community pride.
We owe it to the community, the next generation and to the cultural resources themselves to be good conservators.
Contact THA
Call THA at 503-747-9856
Email THA at info@tigardhistorical.org
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Late Spring at the John Tigard House!
The John Tigard House, located at 103rd St. and Canterbury Lane, is open for special events and by appointment. Please call 503-747-9856. Click here for a map.
Want to help us repaint the fence? Stay tuned for details outlining a project to get this done if/when the rain stops starting in June!
Donate to THA!
We appreciate any donation you can make! Please send a check to the following address. We will send you a tax deductible receipt.
Tigard Historical Association
PO Box 230402
Tigard, OR 97281
How Did the John Tigard House Get To Its Curent Location?
It wasn't magic, but hard work by Tigard residents! Dr. Barbara Bennett Peterson wrote a feature article in the April 1 issue of "Tigard Life" issue that tells the story of how the John Tigard House was saved from demolition and moved to its current location!
Tigard’s historic museum was originally a wedding present from Wilson McClendon Tigard to his eldest son John Tigard and was constructed in 1880. It originally was situated on Pacific Highway (99W) where Elmer’s Restaurant is today.
Dr. Barbara Bennett Peterson is a former professor of history at Oregon State University, the historian/writer for the Tigard Historical Association, which preserves the John Tigard House Museum.
THA would like to acknowledge and thank "Tigard Life" publishing this article. Photo: Tigard Historical Association
Learn About the Origins of Tigard
Dr. Barbara Bennett Peterson wrote a feature article in "Tigard Life" that tells the story of how our Tigard was settled in 1876. The City has come a long way since then and you can see the majestic John Tigard House at the corner of 103rd and Canterbury. Built in 1880, the home was a wedding gift from Wilson Tigard to his son to John.
Pandemic permitting, THA hopes to celebrate Curtis Tigard memories at the John Tigard House in April 2023.
Dr. Barbara Bennett Peterson is a former professor of history at Oregon State University, the historian/writer for the Tigard Historical Association, which preserves the John Tigard House Museum.
THA would like to acknowledge and thank "Tigard Life" publishing this article.
Celebrating Women's History Month In Tigard
Read About the Fearless Female Leaders of Tigard on the City of Tigard Webpage! You will recognize these names; Mary Woodward, Grace Tigard Houghton, LaVerne Sharp, Elizabeth "Betty" Jack, Neva Root, Patricia Whiting and Alberta Craig Rider. You can read about the significant contributions they made to our community during their lives.
Curtis Tigard
Curtis was born on April 13,1909 and would have celebrated his 112th birthday on April 13, 2021! Curtis passed from the Earth on July 25th, 2018. He served in WWII and was one of "The Greatest Generation" even though he was shy about the title. He was a man of great character and served all the citizens of Tigard. Photo taken in 2017 (THA).