

Northwest Rose Historians is an unstructured group of rosarians dedicated to preserving our region’s oldest blooms dating from early settlement days of the Oregon Territory through the first decades of the 20th century.

The heritage roses are a project of the Northwest Rose Historians: The celebration Thursday commemorated the planting of two heritage Moss roses on courthouse grounds. When pioneers came to Oregon in the mid 1800s via the Oregon Trail or around the Horn, they brought with them their beloved roses. If you have a moment, I’d love to share a bit of Oregon history with you.

It was a lovely ceremony and a unique opportunity to tour a National Historic Landmark. Yesterday I was delighted to attend the dedication of two heritage roses planted at Pioneer Courthouse in Portland, Oregon.
